Archives Tag: suicide

Health

April 19, 2022

My name is Jude, a legit Lagos boy. I am a victim of a world that expects a man to never show weakness even if he is dying within. I am choked with being that man who should never cry or ask for help and have contemplated suicide on a few occasions. Read more about … Continue reading Attend the FriendnPal Virtual Event on Zero Male Suicide

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Books

April 19, 2022

“2021 was a tough year. I officially lost my virginity, committed an abortion, and got my heart broken severally. I remember a resounding advice from aunty Ena, telling me to remain a good girl. They always said it, my family. I was seen as one that should do no wrong. Sometimes, I was scared of … Continue reading Tales Of Laura By Chidiogo Akaelu

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Opinion Politics Religion

April 19, 2022

“Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of the soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people.” –Karl Marx (1844) In the space of just one week, there were reports on social media of about four attempted and successful suicide cases in Nigeria. The … Continue reading Why Religion is an Opiate of the People

By adedoyin

mental health

April 19, 2022

Only yesterday the media was rife with news of a 10-year old boy who committed suicide in his family home in Kentucky, after enduring months of bullying for a medical condition he had no control over. On January 3, popular Lagos-based disk jockey, Seun Omogaji, aka DJ XGee, was found dead in his room after … Continue reading SheWritesWoman Holds Monthly Suicide Support Group for Women

By achem

mental health

April 19, 2022

According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), every day about 3,000 persons around the world commit suicide. This tragedy is no respecter of person, place, religion or skin color — anyone can be a victim of suicide. In Nigeria, the suicide rate has been on the rise in recent years. There are … Continue reading September 10th – World Suicide Prevention Day

By achem

Entertainment Music

April 19, 2022

Nigerian celebrity singer, Mo’cheddah, has come out to talk about how she coped with depression for at least 4 years. This is coming on the heels of news of several foreign and local celebrities and everyday Nigerians who have taken their own lives after battling silently with depression. Soul-pop singer Ogoo has a heartwarming message … Continue reading Ogoo Delivers Hope to People Suffering Depression

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