Tag: suicide
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…