<h1><strong>OBJECTS OF NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>National Symbols</li> <li>The Coat of Arms</li> <li>The National Flag</li> <li>The National Anthem</li> <li>The National Pledge</li> <li>The National Currency</li> <li>The Nigerian National Passport</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>National Symbols</strong></h2> People and groups have trait by which they are known; similarly countries have symbols by which they can be identified. Such symbols stand for authority and remind the citizens that they all belong to the same country. Some of our National symbols have historical importance. Below are some our National symbols. <ol> <li>The Coat of Arms</li> <li>The National Flag</li> <li>The National Anthem</li> <li>The National Pledge</li> <li>The National Currency</li> <li>The National Passport</li> <li>The Constitution</li> <li>National identity Card</li> <li>The Unity Lamp</li> </ol> <h3><strong>The Coat of Arms</strong></h3> This coat of arms is an emblem which shows the unity of the country and stands for authority and power. It is also called the <strong>armorial bearing. </strong>There are certain things drawn on the coat of Arms which are commonly known to be in Nigeria. <u>The black shield </u>represents the good soil of Nigeria. <u>The Eagle</u> represents the strength of Nigeria. <u>The horses</u> represent the dignity and pride of Nigeria. <u>The <strong>Y</strong> shape</u> on the shield represents the Rivers Niger and Benue which flow through the parts of Nigeria. The flowers stands for the beauty of Nigeria as seen from flower called <strong>cactus spectabilis</strong> commonly found in most parts of Nigeria. They are common and found at roadsides and in the coat of Arms stands for Nigerian motto – the way Nigerians are expected to act or believe. <img class="size-full wp-image-37168 aligncenter" src="https://classhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/National-symbols-Nigerian-coat-of-arms.jpg" alt="National symbols - Coat of Arms" width="400" height="339" /> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Nigeria Coat of Arms - The official Seal of the nation</strong></p> <h3><strong>The National Flag</strong></h3>

<h1><strong>NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND IDENTITY</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of National Consciousness</li> <li>Meaning of National Identity</li> <li>Ethnic Composition of Nigeria</li> <li>Aspects of National Identity</li> <li>The Purpose of Establishment of National Institutions</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of National Consciousness</strong></h2> National consciousness is the feeling of love for one’s country. This is called National Consciousness or Nationalism. The love for one’s country is paramount in the mind of such individual. People in a Nation share the following: (i) Common territory (ii) Economic life (iii) Political system (iv) Constitution <h2><strong>Meaning of National Identity</strong></h2> National identity refers to the characteristics by which a Nation can be recognized. Identity is a situation in which things are the same or alike. In this wise, people from particular cultural group are different from another and can easily be known because of some common characteristics they possess. For instance, the Igbo’s are different from Yoruba’s. The features that distinguish them from the Yoruba’s are language, mode of dressing, greetings, marriage practices, dance patterns, art, values, festivals, customs and tradition. Each tribe in Nigeria has its own specific cultural features that make it different from other tribes. <br> <h2><strong>Ethnic Composition of Nigeria</strong></h2>

<h1><strong>WAYS OF PROMOTING NATIONAL UNITY </strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Ways of Promoting National Unity</li> </ol> <br> <h2><strong>Ways of Promoting National Unity</strong></h2> National unity can be promoted in the following ways: <ol> <li>Tolerance for each other, irrespective of religious and ethnic affiliations.</li> <li>Showing hospitality especially to the strangers.</li> <li>Living a life devoid of discrimination against other tribes.</li> <li>Encouraging inter-tribal marriages, etc.</li>

<h1><strong>COMMON CRIMES</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Examples of Common Crimes</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Examples of Common Crimes</strong></h2> <h3>1. <strong>Falsehood</strong></h3> This is the property or characteristics of being false. It is a false statement, especially an intentional one. It is the state of being untrue. <h3>2. <strong>Theft </strong></h3> This is the act of stealing. This can come in any form whether taking of property, money or document that does not belong to someone. <h3>3. <strong>Accessory</strong></h3> The charge of accessory can be brought against anyone who helps someone else commit a crime, either before the crime takes place or afterward. If you know someone who is planning to commit a crime and you do anything to help - plan the crime, loan him or her money or tools, or even just give advice - you can be charged with accessory before the fact. Likewise, if you know someone who has already committed a crime and you do anything to help - such as give him or her a place to hide or help him or her destroy evidence - you can be charged with accessory in the court of law. <h3>4.<strong> Aggravated Assault</strong></h3>

<h1><strong>CAUSES OF COMMON CRIMES</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Causes of Common Crimes</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Causes of Common Crimes</strong></h2> The following are the causes of common crimes: 1.<strong> Weakness: </strong>People are not bad by nature, but sometimes simply too timid to resist the vicious demons that play on their weaknesses and cut their bond with the source of their Power. Humans are good by default, but not everyone is made of steel so as to defend themselves against the demonic forces - destructive emotions and detrimental attitudes: There are two core reasons why weakness prevails with some: (i) <strong>Lack of faith</strong>, not believing enough in the power of one's own internal weapons (against inner demons), such as:

<h1><strong>EFFECT OF COMMON CRIMES</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Effects of Common Crimes</li> <li>Prevention of Common Crimes</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Effects of Common Crimes</strong></h2> The following are the effects of common crimes: <ol> <li>Victims of crime, their families and friends go through a difficult adjustment period following a crime whether they have been physically hurt or had their house broken into.</li> <li>The government bears the cost of maintaining law and order in order to secure the life and properties of the individual and the society at large.</li> <li>Feeling extremely fearful.</li>