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YNaija March 20, 2023

‘Winning hearts or instilling fear?’- Rufai Oseni questions politicians

Rufai Oseni, a popular television host renowned for his fiery approach to presenting, has directed some challenging questions towards the newly-elected politicians who have secured various positions in the 2023…

Onyinye Udeh September 28, 2020

Treating your fears | The Daily Vulnerable

by Daniel Adeyemi How would you treat someone that lied to you as often as your fears did? How would you treat a friend that lied to you as often…

Azeez December 29, 2017

I brought back hope and sanity to Rivers – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the people of Rivers State were living in fear when he took over as governor of the state. Amaechi, in a statement on…

Editor October 10, 2017

[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: Respond to fear with faith

When fear knocks, let faith answer the door! Enjoy

Azeez September 19, 2017

Why Muslims, non-Biafrans in the S’East have nothing to fear – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied burning a mosque at Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. The group made the denial in a statement signed by its Media…

Azeez June 12, 2017

‘Go about your normal businesses without fear’ | APC tells Igbos in the North

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East has asked Igbos living in the North not to leave. In a statement by the APC National Vice Chairman, South-East, Chief Emma Eneukwu,…

Azeez May 23, 2017

I will entertain no fear in the fight against corruption – Magu

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said he entertains no fear in his fight against corruption. Magu spoke through the Zonal…

Azeez March 13, 2017

Residents panic as militants resume operations in Ikorodu

The return of militants in Isawo in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has left residents in panic. The militants, mostly kidnappers and pipeline vandals had been chased away by…

Tolu February 22, 2017

#BBNaija: Biggie brings some Fear Factor into the house, Uriel is attracted to Kemen now? + more highlights

30 days into the game and housemates are now beginning to see that winning 25 million naira in a reality TV show competition comes with a measure of nastiness. Biggie…

Op-ed Editor January 17, 2017

Nene Henshaw: Fear [NEXT]

We're all afraid of things. It takes time for us to accept these things. And if you happen to be one of those that believe that they're made of iron…

Isime Esene January 6, 2017

The Church Blog: An open letter to fear

by Fowowe Damilola No 1, Grace Avenue, Light Kingdom Domain. 7th Day of Salvation, Eternity. Hopeless Dungeon, Gloom Territory, Darkened Arena. Dear Fear, LETTER OF DISCONTINUED ASSOCIATION Hi Mister, or…

Op-ed Editor December 1, 2016

Kehinde: Private insecurities

by Kehinde There is a certain kind of shame that comes with having attended one of the best schools in Nigeria and not looking anything like it. That shame is…

Op-ed Editor November 30, 2016

The Thread: Dear President Buhari, increasing data prices is to young people as increasing fuel prices

December 1st is just around the corner, and Nigerians are pleading with President to have a change of heart about the new Nigerian Communication Commission directive to increase data prices.…

Op-ed Editor November 3, 2016

Harmony Levin: Say hello to fear [NEXT]

by Harmony Levin I have always believed that one of the greatest evils to ever bedeviled man is fear. I am stunned at the way people have given this odd…

Op-ed Editor October 14, 2016

Sarah Apuu: What is the rationale behind religious crisis? [Nigerian Voices]

"We had just entered kaduna when we saw people gathered on the street, blocking the road with tires aflame. We alighted the bus and all kept running in the same…

Op-ed Editor October 10, 2016

Eyiamoni Apeji: The misfits of society [NEXT]

by Eyiamoni Apeji People are naturally good. The few that are bad: the 10%, the misfits of society, these people move around so often that they give the allusion that…

Op-ed Editor September 8, 2016

Opinion: You’re not stuck, you’re Afraid – Fear as a strong adhesive

by Kynene Nwaobasi We all know that one person who is stuck on a job they hate, or who is stuck studying a course that doesn’t even inspire them to…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 15, 2016

Church Crawler: The fear of the pastor is the beginning of wisdom

Sometime ago, as I traveled down the Lekki/Epe expressway way past the Molete axis towards Eleko area, out of the corner of my eyes I saw a sign that read…

Adebayo Emuleomo May 28, 2016

Opinion: Who is afraid of Fani-Kayode?

By Jude Ndukwe The current travails of Femi Fani-Kayode in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had long been expected. In fact, with developments leading to…

Op-Ed Editor December 8, 2014

Ikeoluwa Rickett: Eru (Poem)

by Ikeoluwa Rickett I thought you were synonymous with humility and wisdom, Because your fruit bear semblance with them, They told me you were healthy to have as part of…

Op-Ed Editor October 26, 2014

Opinion: If Buhari is easy to defeat, why the fear?

by Ola' Idowu This is one question I’ve been asking myself since the last article I wrote in support of Muhammadu Buhari’s presidential ambitions. Prior to writing the article we’ve had…

Op-Ed Editor October 9, 2014

@Ohluwamayowa: How to deal with the fear of the unknown (Y! Superblogger)

by Mayowa Ogundele In the few years I have spent on Earth so far… I have seen that many people suffer from the fear of the unknown. This fear, often…

Op-Ed Editor August 12, 2014

Opinion: Why we should not be worried about Ebola

by Chike Ihekweazu Do not panic. Dealing with the outbreak itself is hard enough; dealing with panicking public will be disastrous. The outbreak can be contained by doing “simple” things…

August 2, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: For the fear of Ebola (Poem)

by Dr. Soyombo Ayomikun I won't go about Shaking everyone in a handshaking spree Especially strangers Whose travel history I can't ascertain 1.Even though drunk At…

July 1, 2014

Opinion: Ibikunle Amosun – The metamorphosis of a ‘born again’ governor

by Rahman Ali At the meeting, Gov. Amosun nearly went on all fours asking the state civil servants what they want him to do because he is now "ready to…

April 25, 2014

Wole Soyinka: Republic of the kind and the thralldom of fear

by Prof. Wole Soyinka Emperor Nero only fiddled while Rome burned. There is no record of him dancing to his own tune. There is, nonetheless, an expression for that…

February 13, 2014

Opinion: Blow that whistle on corruption; It is time to wake up

by Integrity Nigeria It is safe to say that if Sanusi had kept silent for fear of persecution because of the absence of a whistleblower protection, $20 billion -N3.2 trillion…

February 8, 2014

Woman hacked husband to death with a machete out of fear he would give her AIDS

by Oge Okonkwo A Rwandan woman hacked her husband to death with a machete for fear that he would infect her with HIV, local media reports. The suspect, Annonciata Kampororo was said…

January 19, 2014

Toni Kan reviews Kola Oyeyemi’s book, Pitfalls to Destiny Fulfilment

by Toni Kan By reining in our destructive faith, pride and indiscipline and insincerity and impatience and ignorance…