COMMON CRIMES

Common social problems are recurring problematic behaviors in our society.

Common social problems in Nigeria are:-     

       i          Kidnapping

      ii         Armed robbery

     iii.         Corruption

1.           Examination malpractices
2.           Prostitutions
3.           Drug addiction

     vii.            Internet fraud

     viii.            Religious and ethnic conflict

1.           Lack of cooperation
2.           Electoral malpractice etc.

Examination malpractices:-  This is an illegal method by students to pass examinations and acquire certificates.

          Causes

1.                 Laziness
2.                 Incompetence teachers
3.                 Parental influence
4.                 Love of money
5.                 Activities of corrupt school owners

               Solutions

1.                 Diligent and hardworking students
2.                 School owners that perpetrate examination malpractices should be condemned and blacklisted.
3.                 Severe punishment for the offenders
4.                 Provision of more facilities in schools to aid learning.

    Cultism:- These are people with dangerous beliefs. Its origin is traceable to the pirate confraternity founded by the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka at University College Ibadan in 1953.  They aim to end the tribalism and the colonial mentality of most Nigerians.  Now reverse is the case, they are known for violence, killing, and attacking non-members like lecturers and students who offend them.

             Causes

1.        Crave for power
2.         Search for security
3.         Influence of friends
4.        Search for love

          Solutions

1.   Parents should train their children at an early age in the way of the Lord.
2.   Religious leaders should organize more transforming programs for youths
3. The government should give more enlightenment to society on the danger of cultism.

PERIOD II:-  Causes of Social Issues and Problems

1.   Bad economy:-  Many citizens engage in social problems due to loss of job, low standard of living, low level of unemployment, poverty, etc.
2.    Prenatal Neglect:-  At a tender age, many youths have been neglected by their parents due to political ambition and rush for wealth such children move with corrupt friends who influence them negatively.
3.   Peer group influence:-  Many youths are innocent but due to the influence of friends they engage in cult activities, fraudsters, drug addicts, armed robbers, etc.
4.   Corruption:-  Many school owners, principals, teachers, and government officials encourage all forms of examination malpractices by collecting bribes from parents and students.
5.   Influence of Internet and television:-  This social media has greatly exposed many youth to bad behaviors.