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Oreoluwa Fakorede: Are you ready for your marathon? [NEW VOICES]
by Oreoluwa Fakorede I’ve been feeling stuck lately, trapped in the torturous repetition of commuting, working and getting whatever joyless sleep I can. I cycle the loop weekday after weekday…
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Reuben Abati: In defence of Titilayo Momoh
by Reuben Abati On March 24, one Ms Taiwo Titilayo Momoh, attempted suicide at the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. Both the police and concerned citizens rescued her from killing…
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100-level UNILAG student commits suicide
by Dolapo Adelana A 100-level student of Business Administration, Ayomide Ariyibi, of the University of Lagos, Akoka has taken her own life, the institution's authorities have confirmed. According to the…
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Reno Omokri: Ghost President, Ghost achievements, Ghost monies in apartment owned by Ghosts
by Reno Omokri For the better part of this week, Nigeria has been having much of a to do about the royal snub from the Oba of Lagos to the…
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How Rear Admiral Ikoli died – Police
by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos State Police Command has concluded investigations into the mysterious death of Rear Admiral Daniel Ikoli, the Fleet Commander, Western Naval Command, who was found dead in…
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Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba: How is my attempt to kill myself anybody’s business?
by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba On Sunday 19th March 2017, one Dr Allwell Orji ordered his driver to stop his vehicle on the popular third mainland bridge, Lagos, Nigeria, got out…
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Twitter user, @SubDeliveryman saves depression patient from committing suicide
by Dolapo Adelana The alertness of a Twitter user, @SubDeliveryMan on Sunday helped save the life of another user on the social media platform. A series of tweets by @Xiamora_XO…
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Opinion: But why would a doctor commit suicide?
by Obinna Nnewuihe There was a way he looked at me that made me feel uneasy. I mean here I was meditating peacefully in church and a familiar face from…
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‘Slain Rear Admiral Ikoli was set to be the next Chief of Naval Staff’
by Dolapo Adelana The late Rear Adm. Daniel Ikoli, the Fleet Commander, Western Naval Command, Lagos, who was found dead at his Apapa residence on April 5, was said to…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Suspected herdsmen kill 10 in Benue At least ten persons have been killed by suspected Fulani…
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The YNaija Tracklist: APC senators express displeasure with party leadership | 13-year-old boy commits suicide in Sokoto | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Suspected herdsmen kill 10 in Benue - YNaija 13-year-old boy commits suicide in Sokoto - YNaija APC senators express displeasure with party…
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13-year-old boy commits suicide in Sokoto
by Dolapo Adelana A Junior Secondary School student over the weekend hung himself in front of their house in Sokoto, Leadership reports. The boy, 13, from Dambua area within Sokoto state metropolis…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Pablo Ayodeji, Ore, Wema bank | The #KeeptheChangeBae edition
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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Trader commits suicide in Anambra
by Dolapo Adelana Mrs Lovina Odo, 38, a petty trader has committed suicide at Umusiome village, Nkpor-agu near Onitsha in Anambra. Mrs. Odo hung herself with the rope tied to…
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Opinion: Winning the battle against suicide
by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel On the 19th of January The Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone 5 Headquarters, Mr Abubakar Mohammed, while addressing Police officers in Bayelsa State, expressed worry…
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Suicide: Lagos Police deploy men to bridges
by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni has increased the number of policemen deployed to areas prone to suicide attempts. The Commissioner, Rapid Response Squad of the…
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RRS stops 58-year-old woman from jumping into Lagos lagoon
by Dolapo Adelana The Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos Police Command has averted a suicide attempt at the Lagos lagoon. The operatives at about 11:25am prevented, Mrs. Taiwo Momoh,…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: The silent battles of life
by Olusegun Adeniyi Even though I had watched the two minute Youtube clip, “Silent Battles” several times on WhatsApp, what the young man was saying offered a whole new meaning…
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Adekoya Bolade: Talking about suicide
by Adekoya Boladale Growing up as a nine-year-old boy with a single parent is extremely challenging especially with all the frustrations our society offers. The thought of committing suicide had…
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Doctor’s mother says recovered corpse not her son
The mother of a medical doctor, Allwell Orji who jumped into the Lagoon along the Third Mainland Bridge has said the body recovered on Tuesday was not her son's. The…
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BREAKING: Body of medical doctor who commited suicide on Third Mainland recovered
The body of Alwell Orji, a medical doctor who jumped into the lagoon along Third Mainland has been recovered, Punch reports. A source said the body was found this morning…
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Man reportedly jumps into lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge
by Dolapo Adelana An unidentified man has reportedly jumped into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. It was gathered that the man, who was being driven by his…
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Man dies after drinking insecticide over MMM collapse
by Azeez Adeniyi A 37-year-old man simply identified as Adakole has died after attempting suicide following the crash of popular ponzi scheme, Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, popularly called MMM, Daily Post…
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Woman commits suicide over MMM crash
A Benue woman, Glorai Samson has committed suicide over the loss of her investments in ponzi scheme, Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM). Gloria who has a husband and two children was…
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How my mother stopped me from committing suicide – Mr Ibu
Popular comic actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu has narrated how he once intended to commit suicide. In a recent chat with Punch, the actor disclosed that he…
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American actor, Jay Bowdy commits suicide on Facebook Live
Fast rising American actor, Jay Bowdy on Monday committed suicide while streaming on Facebook Live. The 34-year-old actor in a letter to his friends said, “I feel like I have…
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Lagosians stop man from committing suicide on 3rd mainland bridge (WATCH)
Tragedy was averted on the Third Mainland bridge in Lagos this morning when some passers-by stopped a man from jumping to his death. An internet user, @leszycashflow on Instagram posted…
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Civil servant commits suicide over non-payment of salary arrears in Ekiti
A civil servant in Ekiti, Tope Afolayan has reportedly committed suicide. According to sources, Afolayan, a native of Ara-Ekiti in Ijero Local Government Area worked in the Office of Accountant…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Babcock student commits suicide | No new case of polio in Nigeria – FG | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Make details of DSP Alkali's murder public, Wike tells Police - YNaija Babcock student commits suicide - YNaija We'll not disclose whereabouts…
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Babcock student commits suicide
Verishima Unokyur, an undergraduate of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun, has committed suicide in his parent’s home in Mafoluku, in the Oshodi area of Lagos. The Punch reports that the 19-year-old…
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