A.M. AIKORIOGIE

This study examines the use of fear, control and uncertainty in news media coverage
of the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to analyze how the use of fear, control and uncertainty in news media reflects and shape the attitudes of the society. This study provides insight into the ways in which news media outlets can shape public opinion. 1.2. SCOPE OF STUDY The scope covers the use of fear, control and uncertainty in news media coverage of the pandemic. The boundaries of this research exist within the news coverage of the pandemic within Nigeria. The spatial scope is mainly, Vanguard, Punch, Guardian and Daily newspapers. The geographical scope is the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019.
Theoretically, this research will be based on the Critical Discourse Analysis with close
reference to Norman Fairclough’s approach to discourse analysis. 1.3. METHODOLOGY
The research methodology chosen for this study is the qualitative approach, which
allows for a flexible standpoint of analysis. It draws primarily on the work of Norman
Fairclough to form the basis for the analytic approach to discourse analysis. The study will 2 explore how the discourse reflects media perception; fear, control strategies and
uncertainty about the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis is based on the extraction of various instances of fear, control and uncertainty as portrayed by news media. The research carry out a textual analysis of all data collected. This method facilitates a structured and in-depth analysis of the strategies employed in 2019 pandemic

The purpose of this study is to examine the portrayal of greed as a central
theme in Clement Odia's Venom of Vengeance and Obi Okwelume's Those Who Live in Glass Houses, highlighting how both playwrights depict greed as a destructive force that drives conflict and shapes human behavior.

This study employs Norman Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework to examine the themes of love, gender, and intimacy in Nigerian hip-hop music. Focusing on songs by prominent male artists (Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy) and female artists (Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, and Tems), this research reveals the gendered dynamics and cultural narratives surrounding love and sexuality in contemporary Nigerian music. The work deploys Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analytical Approach in the examination of twelve songs by these artistes, using a qualitative approach of probing the song lyrics to gain insights on the themes. Findings highlight how male and female express love and relationships in their songs, shedding light on the power dynamics, social norms, and cultural values that shape these representations. This study contributes to our understanding of the intersections between music, gender, andculture, in showing how Nigerian hip-hop songs reflect and challenge societal attitudes.