Pastor Jumps from Two-Storey Building, Kills Himself After Lover He Supported Through University Rejects Proposal

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Jordan DeMay of Marquette, Michigan, Sexual extortion, suicide, Teenage boys, three Nigerians, United States of America

Three Nigerians Face Charges for Sexually Extorting Teen Boys and Causing Suicide of One in Michigan

Three Nigerians have been charged with sexually extorting young men and teenage boys in the Western District of Michigan and across the United States. The charges were unsealed by the United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten. The defendants, Samuel Ogoshi, 22; Samson Ogoshi, 20; and Ezekiel Ejehem Robert, 19; all... Read More

Deep Dive

April 15, 2023

18-year-old Italian-Nigerian volleyball player dies in Turkey after jumping from 6th-floor hotel window

Italian volleyball player of Nigerian descent, Julia Ituma, has passed away at the age of 18, after a suspected fall from the 6th-floor window of her hotel room in Istanbul, Turkey. Ituma was a star athlete and played for the Igor Gorgonzola Novara Club. The tragedy occurred shortly after Novara lost a Champions League semi-final... Read More

Blogs

18-year-old, 6th floor, Igor Gorgonzola Novara Club, Instabul, Italian-Nigerian, Julia Ituma, suicide, Turkey, Volleyball

December 14, 2022

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss dead: DJ on Ellen Degeneres Show ‘dies by suicide’ aged 40

40-year-old Stephen “tWitch” Boss has reportedly passed away. According to TMZ, the DJ, who rose to fame for his performances on the Ellen Show, died by apparent suicide. Stephen began spinning records on Ellen’s show in 2014 and continued until the show’s cancellation earlier this year. In 2020, Ellen promoted Stephen to executive producer of... Read More

Blogs

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November 10, 2022

Lady jumps into Lagos Lagoon in apparent suicide attempt

On Thursday, a middle-aged woman committed what appears to be suicide by jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge into Lagos Lagoon. According to reports, the incident occurred at 10 a.m. Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA), verified the occurrence and stated that rescue crews were still searching for the... Read More

Deep Dive

Lagos Lagoon, suicide

September 10, 2021

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: Attempted suicide is still a crime in Nigeria when our hope lies in its decriminalisation

‘Suicide is not an option.’ Reads a very colourful sign at the entrances of a Non-Governmental Organisation in Kaduna, whose purported aim is suicide prevention and mental health intervention. The colours invite hope, the message incites confusion particularly for the survivor walking through that door hoping to find a reason to not choose again an... Read More

Culture, Non-binary Blog

nigeria, suicide, Suicide Ranking, WHO, World Suicide Prevention Day

March 30, 2021

Suicide is on the rise and all we have is a mindless political leadership

How do you convince a government to declare a state of emergency on the increasing rate of suicide? Specifically, how do you convince the Nigerian government – whose antecedents with disregard for the lives of law-abiding citizens is a stuff of legend, to care enough about the increasing desperation that could be the cause of... Read More

Non-binary Blog

mental health, Mental Illness, nigeria, suicide, WHO

January 14, 2021

What we learnt from the touching experience of 3 Nigerian men suffering from mental illness

A frantic search for Digital Strategist, Ayodele Bandele – known simply as Dele, which lasted barely a day has turned up a body and a suicide note. The note – left privately for his closest friends, found its way to the internet somehow. While this is a tragedy that is essentially that of Dele’s friends... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Ayodele Bandele, Mental Illness, nigeria, RIPDele, suicide

September 8, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: Here’s how we can curb the epidemic of suicide

“Did you really want to die?” “No one commits suicide because they want to die.” “Then why do they do it?” “Because they want to stop the pain.” ― Tiffanie DeBartolo September is the National Suicide Prevention Month in the USA. The suicide prevention month is an annual month-long campaign with an aim to inform... Read More

Non-binary Blog

#YNAaijaNonBinary, depression, suicide

February 27, 2020

When will Nigeria stop stigmatizing suicide and suicidal people?

Last weekend, there were two high profile suicides. One was of Caroline Flack, the former presenter of viral reality show ‘Love Island’; a show voraciously consumed by young Nigerians at home and in the diaspora. The other was an as yet unnamed young man, who took an Uber to a destination unknown, asked his driver... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Suicidal, suicide, Uber

June 13, 2018

Why is Kogi not paying salaries despite its high debt profile?

Nonpayment of salaries by Nigerian Governors is no news. Rather, it’s an unusual way of life we’ve conditioned ourselves to courtesy of those saddled with the responsibility of holding public offices. Salaries are legitimate earnings of civil servants. At the moment, things have gotten so bad in many Nigerian states, payment of salaries has become... Read More

[The Injustice Blog] The change we were promised is driving people to suicide

The year 2016/2017 marked by suicides in Nigeria. We plummeted from the international happiness index and saw cases of people taking their own lives rise across the country due to majorly economic reasons. Who can forget the doctor who jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge because he was driven to despair by his debts? The... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

nigeria, suicide, unemployment

December 28, 2017

‘5 killed’, many injured as suicide bomber attacks Borno

At least five people have been killed and 18 other injured after a suicide bomber attacked Amarwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State on Thursday. According to an indigene, a female bomber attacked the village at noon. “Eighteen people, 13 of them severely, were injured and have been taken to the Borno State Specialist... Read More

Borno, injured, killed, suicide

November 22, 2017

Osun Govt, pensioners exchange words as headmaster commits suicide over 13 months unpaid gratuity

Osun pensioners operating on the platform of 2011/2012 Forum of Retired Public Servants on Wednesday organised a protest over non-payment of their pensions for 13 and-a-half months. Highlights: The [placard-carrying protesters took off from Ayetoro Junction and marched to the popular Olaiya Junction where they addressed journalists. Leaders of the pensioners’ group said the protest was... Read More

Arrears, gratuity, Osun State Government, pensioners, RAUF AREGBESOLA, suicide

November 13, 2017

Nigerian Soldier kills Army Captain, commits suicide

A Nigerian Army Captain who led an emergency response team was killed in Borno on Sunday, gunned down by a fellow soldier who subsequently took his own life, Premium Times reports. Highlights: The Army said the tragic incident happened in Chibok, Borno. Eyewitnesses said Army captain, T. Mani, was on Sunday morning patrol with other... Read More

Borno, Nigerian Army, Nigerian soldier, suicide

November 2, 2017

The Thread: How I saved my friend from committing suicide

The Third Mainland bridge in Lagos has become a popular spot for those who want to bring a finality to life. Yet in this country, we credit ourselves with resilience and fortitude, which although accurate does not mean there aren’t people among us- friends, family- who are grappling with issues that make them want to... Read More

mental health, nigeria, Relationships, suicide, The Thread

October 28, 2017

16-year-old OAU student commits suicide

A 16-year old 100-level student of Microbiology at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Mercy Afolaranmi, has committed suicide. Highlights: According to the school’s Chief Security Officer, Babatunde Oyatokun, Miss Afolaranmi poisoned herself. “We got a call that one of our students took poison,” Mr Oyatokun said. “We got to the hospital to realise that she mixed... Read More

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October 25, 2017

Opinion: The suicide cry for help that we often miss

by Isa Eneye Mubarak The problem about suicide is that one makes a permanent, irreversible, irrevocable treatment of a temporary problem, but still, it is becoming a trend in Nigeria. When one is suicidal, they just want to be out of their current situation or their miserable lives, and they see death as the escape... Read More

depression, Mental Illness, nigeria, opinion, suicide

October 22, 2017

Kogi Director commits suicide after being owed 11 months salary

A director in the Kogi State civil service, Edward Soje has committed suicide by hanging himself on a tree in Lokoja, police said. What happened: The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the dangling body of Mr Soje was found on Saturday in Lokoja on a tree behind the mammy market at the Maigumeri barracks, the Nigeria... Read More

Edward Soje, Kogi, suicide

October 21, 2017

Kogi civil servant commits suicide after wife gave birth to triplets

Edward Soje, a director in the Kogi State has committed suicide in Lokoja, the state capital, Vanguard reports. Soje reportedly hanged himself on a tree, days after his wife gave birth to triplets in private hospital in Abuja, 17 years after their marriage. The 54-year-old civil servant was a Grade Level 16 Officer in the Kogi... Read More

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October 17, 2017

Monkeypox patient in Bayelsa commits suicide

A patient receiving medical attention for the disease, monkeypox, at the quarantine centre in Bayelsa has committed suicide. [Read Also: Bayelsa govt dismisses monkeypox vaccination rumour] Highlights: The State Commissioner for Health, Ebitimitula Etebu, who disclosed this at a press conference in Yenagoa, said the incident happened in the early hours of Monday. He said the... Read More

Bayelsa, Monkeypox, suicide

July 22, 2017

Lagos LG poll: If you want to commit suicide, come out with your firearms – Police

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni on Friday warned that there would be no mercy for anyone caught with firearms during and after the Local Government election in the State. He said this while speaking at a meeting where party chairmen, agents and supporters signed a peace pact. Owoseni, who was represented by the... Read More

firearms, Lagos LG poll, police, politicians, suicide

June 30, 2017

Depression almost pushed me to commit suicide – Ubi Franklin

TripleMG boss, Ubi Franklin, shocked fans and friends alike on Thursday when he shared a personal secret on the social media. On Instagram, Franklin recounted how, between July 2016 and March 2017, he struggled hard with depressive moments that would have pushed him to commit suicide. During that period, he noted, his life took a turn... Read More

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June 2, 2017

Court releases 58-year-old businesswoman who attempted suicide

The Magistrate court in Ebute-Metta has on Thursday, released a 58-year-old textile dealer, Taiwo Momoh, after she was arraigned for offences bordering on attempted suicide. After the court announced that her case had been dismissed as recommended by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Momoh stepped out of the dock, knelt down and started giving praises... Read More

I have stopped many people from committing suicide – TeeBillz

by Azeez Adeniyi TeeBillz, husband to music star, Tiwa Savage has said he has stopped many people from committing suicide since his rehabilitation. TeeBillz had attempted to jump into the Lagos lagoon during a marital crisis with Tiwa Savage. He had accused her of infidelity and insensitivity to his feelings. In an interview with Punch,... Read More

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May 18, 2017

[The Church Blog]: NO! Jesus didn’t commit suicide

So, you know the way it happens on twitter; someone suddenly finds a topic/subject matter good enough to tweet and in a short while, the whole family camps in his mentions either in support of or against the motion. I was scrolling through the TL a few days back when I found this rather interesting... Read More

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May 17, 2017

Opinion: How Jesus committed suicide

by Jaja Jasper Chinedum https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/863013314414170114 Suicide Mission is a term is familiar to military personnel and people who are interested in the armed forces. Simply put, a suicide mission is an activity that is so dangerous that those who participate have a very high chance of dying. Think about the great work done by soldiers... Read More

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May 14, 2017

Opinion: Suicide- Religious leaders are not doing enough

by Owolabi Afeez Ashola I wondered why someone will think the exit route to end difficulties of life is by taking his or her own life. I then realised the person was probably going through depression, despair, health issues, marital issues, low self-esteem and so on. But after suicide, is that the end? There is... Read More

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May 4, 2017

Mark Zuckerberg Releases Statement about Issues of Suicide and Murder on Facebook

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen people hurting themselves and others on Facebook — either live or in video posted later. It’s heartbreaking, and I’ve been reflecting on how we can do better for our community. If we’re going to build a safe community, we need to respond quickly. We’re working to make these... Read More

UI student falls to her death

by Dolapo Adelana A 100 level female student of Law of the University of Ibadan died on Monday during a show at her hall of residence, the institution confirmed on Wednesday. According to a statement signed by the institution’s Director of Public Communications, the deceased, Olatunji Oladejo, said Miss Effiong Imarbong died after she jumped from... Read More