Nigerian Govt moves to decriminalise attempted suicide
The Federal Government has moved to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria. This came against the backdrop of the approval by the Federal Executive Council,...
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"Suicide Prevention: A Call for Compassion Over Punishment, Says Mental Health Expert Ezera Emetu"
A mental health expert, Ezera Emetu, has warned that Nigeria’s continued criminalization of attempted suicide is undermining suicide prevention efforts and wors...
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Senator backs bill to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, has reiterated his unwavering support for the Suicide Prevention Bill presently un...
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NSUK student allegedly commits suicide
A 23-year-old student of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Jatau Shebah Rilokwah, has reportedly taken his own life in what authorities describe as a...
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Man commits suicide after wife’s death in Niger
A 30-year-old man identified as Stephen has reportedly taken his own life in Ikumi Shako Ward, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, barely a month after...
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Ex-LSU receiver, Kyren Lacy dies in apparent suicide during police chase
Former LSU receiver, Kyren Lacy, has died in an apparent suicide inside his car.The tragic incident happened in Houston while Lacy was being chased by police.Th...
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