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 from one month to the next till it’s “Happy New Year!” and the old beginning of the same old life arrives with muted fanfare wherever... Read More

Opinion

Life hacks, New Voices, Oreoluwa Fakorede, suicide

May 2, 2017

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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 herself. The said Ms Momoh was arraigned on April 21, at the Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate Court on a one-count charge to wit: “That you,... Read More

Opinion

Mrs Taiwo Titilayo Mohmoh, Nigerian laws, opinion, reuben abati, suicide

May 1, 2017

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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 Deputy Registrar, UNILAG, Toyin Adebule, Ayomide killed herself at home. He said, “She died at home. There is a rumour that she was accused of... Read More

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Ayomide Ariyibi, crime, suicide, UNILAG

April 29, 2017

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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 Ooni of Ife. Such outrage, such consternation against Oba Rilwan Akiolu. The venom vented on him on social media and in real life were as... Read More

Opinion

Ayo Oke, Buhari, EFCC, lai mohammed, Mrs Titilayo Mohmoh, NIA, opinion, Politics, Presidential hypocrisy, Reno Omokri, suicide, tiwa savage

April 29, 2017

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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 his Apapa residence on April 5, according to The Sun. Until his death, Ikoli Admiral was also a member of the Presidential Committee on Audit of Defence... Read More

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assassination, detectives, Mrs Hostiela Ikoli, police, Rear Admiral Daniel Ikoli, SCID, suicide

April 25, 2017

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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 of the car and took a plunge into the lagoon. It happened so fast that neither the driver nor other road users saw it coming.... Read More

Opinion

criminal law, mental health, nigeria, opinion, suicide, Titilayo Momoh, Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba

April 9, 2017

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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 was spotted by @SubDeliveryMan, who quickly raised the alarm. Hours later it was reported that @Xiamora_XO who actually attempted suicide by slitting her wrist was... Read More

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@Xiamora_XO, depression, subdeliveryman, suicide, Twitter user

April 8, 2017

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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 within the congregation kept staring. He finally decided he had observed enough and convinced himself to bring up a conversation with me. “Hey doc; sorry... Read More

Doctors, health institutions, medicine, mental health, opinion, suicide

April 7, 2017

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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 have been set to become the next Chief of Naval Staff. According to authoritative sources at the command, Ikoli may have been assassinated as he... Read More

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assassination, Chief of Naval staff, Rear Admiral Daniel Ikoli, suicide

April 4, 2017

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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 herdsmen in attacks on several villages in Kwande local government area of Benue state. 2. 13-year-old boy commits suicide in Sokoto A Junior Secondary School student over... Read More

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APC, kidnappers, Nasarawa Police, Olu Falae, senators, suicide, The Big 5

April 4, 2017

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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 leadership – YNaija Abdulsalami and I met briefly to discuss transition shortly after MKO’s death – Falae reacts to Bamaiyi’s book – YNaija Nasarawa Police... Read More

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APC, benue, herdsmen, mko Abiola, Nasarawa Police, Olu Falae, senators, suicide, The YNaija Tracklist

April 4, 2017

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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 was said to have allegedly stolen some money from a friend’s mother and was pressurised to repay. The Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),... Read More

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13-year-old boy, DSP El-Mustapha Sani, Sokoto, suicide, Theft

March 30, 2017

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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 just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1. Pablo Ayodeji, resident... Read More

Opinion

5KBae, Ayodeji olaoluwa Adedeji, begging for money, Classic refund, KeepTheChangeBae, noisemakers, Ore, PABLO AYODEJI, suicide, TWITTER BANTS

March 29, 2017

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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 a ceiling fan on March 28 at about 5 p.m. Mr Okechukwu Odo, the husband of the deceased, said they had been married for over... Read More

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anambra, CSP Hassan Musa, Lovina Odo, Okechukwu Odo, Petty trader, suicide

March 28, 2017

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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 over the increasing incidents of suicide among officers across the country. In his words he said “The Inspector General of Police (IG) has asked us... Read More

Opinion

depression, mental health, nigeria, opinion, recession, suicide

March 26, 2017

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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 Command, Tunji Disu, made the disclosure on Saturday. When asked if there was any report of suicide attempts in the last 24 hours, Disu said,... Read More

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bridges, Fatai Owoseni, Lagos Police, Olarinde Famous-Cole, suicide, Tunji Disu

March 24, 2017

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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, 58, a textile dealer in Lagos Island, who had put off her shoes and was wrapping her dress around her from jumping into the lagoon.... Read More

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Lagos Lagoon, Lagos Police, RRS, suicide, Taiwo Momoh

March 23, 2017

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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 last Sunday afternoon. That was after someone reposted it on a platform, following the newsbreak that a medical doctor whose name was later revealed as... Read More

Opinion

depression, medicine, mental health, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, opinion, suicide

March 21, 2017

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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 often crossed my mind, not once, not twice, and not even thrice! There was an occasion I had summoned the courage to do the needful... Read More

Opinion

Adekoya Bolade, Alwell Orji, depression, nigeria, opinion, suicide

March 21, 2017

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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 spokesperson for the Zone 2 Police Command, SP Dolapo Badmos said, “The mother has come to identify the body recovered, but she said the deceased was... Read More

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Allwell Orji, doctor, Lagos Lagoon, suicide, third mainland bridge

March 21, 2017

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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 and his parents have been contacted. “The body of the doctor was found at about 11.30am. We want to be double sure and his parent... Read More

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Alwell Orji, corpse, Lagoon, medical doctor, suicide, Third Mainlad bridge

March 19, 2017

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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 driver in a Black Mercedes Benz GL 450 with Lagos plate number JJJ 308 BL was receiving a call when he suddenly asked his driver... Read More

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Lagoon, police, suicide, third mainland bridge

February 21, 2017

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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 reports. The deceased who is from Benue reportedly died on Monday, February 20, 2017, in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory... Read More

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man, mmm, N750000, Ponzi Scheme, suicide

January 29, 2017

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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 said to have invested a N400,000 loan she procured into the ponzi scheme. The deceased reportedly apologized to her children on December 28 and also... Read More

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Crash, mmm, N400000, suicide

January 28, 2017

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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 was once broke and the only thought he had was to take his life. Ibu said he had been kicked out by a friend he... Read More

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broke, deadbeat, John Okafor, mother, Mr Ibu, nollywood, suicide

January 25, 2017

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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 failed you as a friend and for that I am truly sorry. In the time we spent together, there were some true heart to hearts,”... Read More

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actor, American, Facebook Live, Jay Bowdy, suicide

January 17, 2017

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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 a video of the man being held from committing suicide. According to him, the man parked his car and attempted to jump down from the... Read More

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3rd mainlan bridge, instagram, Lagosians, man, suicide

January 15, 2017

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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 General as a Principal Executive Officer (PEO) on Grade Level 10. A colleague revealed that the deceased hanged himself by the ceiling of his house... Read More

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civil servant, Ekiti, Non-payment of salary arrears, suicide, Tope Afolayan

January 6, 2017

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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 of remaining Chibok girls – Defence spokesman – YNaija No new case of polio in Nigeria – FG – YNaija Amosun names new head of... Read More

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Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Chibok girls, Dylann Roof, Nyesom Wike, Polio, suicide, The YNaija Tracklist

January 6, 2017

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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 had on Tuesday sent a text message to his best friend, welcoming him into the New Year. “See you in heaven,” he reportedly said at the... Read More

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Asor Unokyur, Babcock University, suicide, Verishima Unokyur

Oreoluwa Fakorede: Are you ready for your marathon? [NEW VOICES]

Reuben Abati: In defence of Titilayo Momoh

100-level UNILAG student commits suicide

Reno Omokri: Ghost President, Ghost achievements, Ghost monies in apartment owned by Ghosts

How Rear Admiral Ikoli died – Police

Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba: How is my attempt to kill myself anybody’s business?

Twitter user, @SubDeliveryman saves depression patient from committing suicide

Opinion: But why would a doctor commit suicide?

‘Slain Rear Admiral Ikoli was set to be the next Chief of Naval Staff’

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: APC senators express displeasure with party leadership | 13-year-old boy commits suicide in Sokoto | More stories

13-year-old boy commits suicide in Sokoto

Today’s Noisemakers: Pablo Ayodeji, Ore, Wema bank | The #KeeptheChangeBae edition

Trader commits suicide in Anambra

Opinion: Winning the battle against suicide

Suicide: Lagos Police deploy men to bridges

RRS stops 58-year-old woman from jumping into Lagos lagoon

Olusegun Adeniyi: The silent battles of life

Adekoya Bolade: Talking about suicide

Doctor’s mother says recovered corpse not her son

BREAKING: Body of medical doctor who commited suicide on Third Mainland recovered

Man reportedly jumps into lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge

Man dies after drinking insecticide over MMM collapse

Woman commits suicide over MMM crash

How my mother stopped me from committing suicide – Mr Ibu

American actor, Jay Bowdy commits suicide on Facebook Live

Lagosians stop man from committing suicide on 3rd mainland bridge (WATCH)

Civil servant commits suicide over non-payment of salary arrears in Ekiti

The YNaija Tracklist: Babcock student commits suicide | No new case of polio in Nigeria – FG | More stories

Babcock student commits suicide

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