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Pastor Jumps from Two-Storey Building, Kills Himself After Lover He Supported Through University Rejects Proposal
A heart-wrenching incident has shaken the community of Nnewi in Anambra State as a pastor from a pentecostal church, Pastor Prosper Obum Igboke, took his own life. Reports indicate that…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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#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…
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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…
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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 -…
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#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…
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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…
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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…
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[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…
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‘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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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[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…
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Opinion: How Jesus committed suicide
by Jaja Jasper Chinedum 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy