Tag: suicide
720,000 lives lost: WHO sounds global alarm on suicide crisis
The Director-General of WHO Tedros Ghebreyesus is calling for “shifting the narrative” on the issue “to challenge harmful myths, reduce…
‘Silence can be deadly’: What Funke Akindele just revealed will shock you
The message, tagged with hashtags such as #SuicideNotTheOption and #NoToSuicide, has resonated strongly with fans and fellow celebrities alike, including…
Retired DSP allegedly kills three, commits suicide
Confirming the suicide, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin said the sexagenarian perpetrator, however, took his own life after committing the…
16-year-old girl commits suicide in Gombe
The Police in Gombe have confirmed that a 16-year-old girl, Maryam Samuel, allegedly committed suicide at Kaltungo community in Kaltungo…
Osun man feared dead after plunging into river in Osogbo
A witness, who identified himself as Muri, claimed that he overheard the man saying that he was tired of life,…
EFCC operative commits suicide in Abuja
However, sources in the Commission told PM NEWS that the operative has been having problems with his immediate boss, a…
80-year-old Isiyaka Ayinde hangs self in Lagos
The spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the suicide by the octogenarian on Friday.
Benue secondary school student Tyochivir commits suicide
Tyochivir was a student of Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Sewuese Anene, said…
Suicide: Man plunges into Lagos Lagoon from Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge
It was learnt that the area has been condoned off by the police as frantic efforts were being made to…
Strike: UNIBEN staff Carter Oshodin commits suicide
It was gathered that Oshodin was seen within the UNIBEN’s premises on Thursday, 8 September, 2022, begging for financial support…
700,000 people commit suicide annually
Mulombo said that the day which was being celebrated on Sept. 10 yearly was aimed at raising the much-needed awareness…
Jigawa man Naziru Badamas commits suicide
Naziru Badamasi, aged 25, of Tsadawa village of Taura LGA, according to reports was suffering from mental illness, was found…
DJ Emeka Nwoye commits suicide in Lagos
A 22-year old Disc Jockey (DJ) Emeka Nwoye from Enugu State, has allegedly hung himself at Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development…
Lagos returnee Muhammad commits suicide in Jigawa
He said Muhammad had earlier told his wife in the early hours of the day about his possible death.
OAU staff hangs himself after sending suicide note to family
A staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, named Fisayo Oyeniyi, has killed himself at his residence after sending…
Borno man Babagana Usman commits suicide in Kano, leaves a note
A 42 year-old man in Kano state identified as Babagana Usman has committed suicide by hanging himself. Usman who lived…
Lagos man’s suicide bid fails
An unidentified man who attempted suicide at National Bus Stop, Ikeja on Saturday, had his mission aborted, as he was…
Nigerian lady commits suicide over depression
A Nigerian Facebook user, Adeleke Rachel Tioluwani has reportedly committed suicide 11 months after writing about "depression and suicide".
UPDATE: Man who jumped into Lagos lagoon not our graduate – LASU
The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has debunked reports that the dead Daibo Davies who plunged into Lagos lagoon…
Actor Punjabi commits suicide
Kushal Punjabi, 37 has been found dead at his residence.
How to curb suicide – experts
Some mental health experts have called for collaboration between parents, guardians, educators and the government in the prevention of suicide.
Suicide not an option – Experts
Some mental health experts have called on Nigerians, especially the youths, to refrain from suicide in the face of surmountable…
WHO releases frightening statistics on suicide
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has released frightening statistics on suicide rate worldwide, saying that at least one person dies…
More men likely to commit suicide than women: Psychiatrist
Dr Uchendu Onyedika, a Neuropsychiatrist with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, says though more women tend to attempt suicide;…
Suicide: Man drinks fumigation chemical over N700
A 20-year-old man has committed suicide by drinking fumigation chemical (Quick Action Spray) after his mother refused to give him…
More women attempt suicide than men – Psychologist
Miss Titi Tade, Clinical Psychologist, Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative (SURPIN) on Saturday said more women attempted suicide than men.…
How to stem the tide of suicide – Zarma
In order to stem the tide of alarming rate of suicide in the country, particularly among the youth, a poet,…
Truck driver commits suicide in Bayelsa
A 45 year-old-man, described as a truck driver, has hanged himself inside his room at Etegwe community the Yenagoa Local…
Real reason UNIBEN student committed suicide
The real reason Christabel Omore Buoro Owoicho, a 300-level student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) committed suicide has been…
Suicide: NUJ sensitises Plateau residents
The Plateau Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Thursday organised a sensitisation seminar to stem the tide…