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Op-ed Editor October 18, 2016

Samuel Ogechukwu: “They tell you you’re not supposed to be thinking such depressing thoughts…” [Nigerian Voices]

by Samuel Ogechukwu They tell you to cheer up. You try to convince yourself to and fail. Then they pull you down with that phrase "there are many you're better…

Op-ed Editor October 14, 2016

Oloruntorera Adesina: All I want is a scar on my face [Nigerian Voices]

by Oloruntorera Adesina All I want is a scar on my face. My friends think I’m insane for having such a bizarre desire. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment when…

Oludolapo Adelana October 13, 2016

Tyson Fury voluntarily vacates heavyweight titles

British boxer and World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has voluntarily vacated his WBO and WBA titles with immediate effect to fully focus on his medical treatment and recovery, the boxer…

Op-ed Editor October 11, 2016

Tamilore Oladipo: Stop and blink [NEXT]

by Tamilore Oladipo In Nigeria, we have this thing that I will dub the “hustle culture” and it has turned us into heartless robot-like individuals who would rather ignore the…

Op-ed Editor October 2, 2016

Modupe Apoeso: Touched by the rain [Nigerian Voices]

This evening as the rain hits every surface; the roof, the walls, the ground, people, I feel at ease. Please before I continue, I want you to know that these…

Op-ed Editor September 26, 2016

The Thread: Before you think of committing suicide…

Kimmy €, who tweets @808s_n_cupcakes reveals what her family has lived through after her brother committed suicide 7 years ago. It is a sad, gripping read. ;

Mazi Emeka May 27, 2016

Opinion: Femi Adesina- When you are no longer suffering

By Frank Ijege After completing my secondary school, I 'hustled' to gain admission into the university for about five or six years, before luck smiled on me. In fact during…

Adebayo Emuleomo February 21, 2016

Dark clouds gather to conspire against the land (POETRY)

Dark clouds have gathered to conspire. The wind is now rocking trees with astute authority Making their leaves dance to a silent cacophony orchestrated by the unseen Their branches bow…

Mallam Yero September 14, 2015

Discovery with Glory: How to handle depression

I have agonized about releasing this particular VLog because it takes me back to a really dark place in my life. But I realize that one of the aims of…

Seyi Albert June 14, 2015

There are only four illnesses in Nigeria, depression is not one of them

Raise your hands if you watched Crime Fighters growing up. I did. Somehow, even before I fully appreciated the full extent of what those guys did. There was something that…

Isime Esene February 1, 2015

The UK Guardian takes down Chimamanda Adichie depression story – explains why

by Isi Esene The UK Guardian has removed a story published earlier today purportedly written by renowned author and novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The article chronicled Adichie's battle with depression…

Isime Esene February 1, 2015

The inspiring Chimamanda writes about battling depression: “I cry often”

- Editor's note: Our partner, the UK Guardian has taken down this story.

Op-Ed Editor September 5, 2014

Grace Efezokhae: Let us talk about depression (Y! Superblogger)

by Grace Efezokhae A while ago, I came across a Facebook status of a young man who served with me in Gombe state. He lamented about how he feels like…

Op-Ed Editor August 12, 2014

Linda Ikeji: You think they have it all… you even envy them… then they commit suicide

by Hauwa Gambo The blogger Linda Ikeji, like many across the world, is shocked as to how utterly lovable comedian and actor, Robin Williams lost his life - in an…

Sola August 12, 2014

Opinion: 5 reasons people like Robin Williams commit suicide

by S'ola Filani When Robin Williams, died Monday at age 63, with some of the risk factors for suicide, many wondered why the actor who made people laugh and happy with…

July 22, 2014

7 ways to deal with your bullying boss

by Alison Bryant Bullying in the workplace has serious consequences and is poor for morale Do you need to know some ways to deal with a bullying boss?…

July 17, 2014

Personal assistant & 9 more jobs that’ll be made extinct by technology

by Anirban Halder The new tech savvy generation is self sufficient to take care of them. They do not need any help from a P.A. A cellular device is…

June 13, 2014

6 signs that your job is killing you slowly

by Amanda Hawkins Sitting for multiple hours a day adversely affects your metabolic functions. In other words, you burn less calories as you sit, which in turn leads to…

June 9, 2014

5 actual health benefits of being a video game addict

by Danny Gallagher The International Sports Sciences Association found people who play motion games in their homes not only hook young children on physical activity at an early…

June 8, 2014

7 helpful ways to start your career without wasting time

by M Allana White As you progress on your journey, build a catalog of references. Be careful about using former co-workers as references unless you know without a…

April 20, 2014

Are you feeling depressed? Check out 9 mental tricks to fight it

by Corina Dondas Just try to always keep in mind that whatever you do and no matter how hard you try, you will never be able to change the past.…

April 11, 2014

3 important questions to ask yourself when you’re stressed

by Lindsay Holmes We’d all love to help everybody but if we’re feeling drained, it's just not always possible. It's important at the first sign of stress that you have…

April 7, 2014

7 ways to avoid a bad mood this morning

by Life Span Knowing ways to avoid bad moods is certainly something useful to almost everybody. No person in this world is immune to feeling angry, irritable, sad or any…

April 3, 2014

10 hidden health secrets of mint leaves

by Christain G. Mill Mint has more than two dozen species and hundreds of varieties. It has remarkable medicinal properties. 1. Sooth Upset Stomachs Mint is very well known for…

April 3, 2014

Air pollution + 8 other things that kill your brain slowly

by Life Span The brain is affected by factors we don’t always look into in our daily lives. Everything from the food we eat, the little bad habits we’ve formed…

March 31, 2014

5 health conditions that may be affecting your sex life

by Vanessa Luis Regular sex is often associated with good health. So when there’s a glitch in your sex life, it is also time to get alarmed about your health.…

March 25, 2014

6 things to do when you’re feeling defeated

by Amy Shearn You've accomplished zip. Everybody is out there becoming rich, famous, married, powerful. But not you, sister. 1. Pull a Pixar What you're feeling: Your pink slip/parking ticket/deadline/social gaffe snowballed…

December 21, 2013

REVEALED: 5 reasons you are NOT having sex

By Shantanu Prasher Once you are habitual of satisfying yourself by masturbating, real sex doesn't seem that interesting, hence taking a toll on your sex life. Try to keep a check…

October 29, 2013

Depressed Chinese bachelor cuts his penis off but forgets to take severed organ with him to hospital

A Chinese man frustrated at being single cut off his own penis then, in agony, decided to cycle to a hospital for treatment. When he arrived doctors told him they …

September 22, 2013

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh opens up on her alleged suicide attempt, depression and more (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood star, Tonto Dikeh, was a guest on the Man Hour Show (MHTV) recently where she talked about growing up, her relationship status, her gradual healing from…

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