Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye has raised the alarm over the negative impact of COVID-19 on the ability of Nigerians ability to function optimally. Owoeye who spoke during the 4th edition of the hospital’s…
*#EndSARS: Tension, fear in Lagos as Lekki shooting rally looms (Tribune)*Falz, Mr Macaroni, react as Landmark pulls out of #EndSARS summit (PMNews)
#EndSARS: Tension, fear in Lagos as Lekki shooting rally looms (Tribune) THE rally being planned by some Nigerian youths to commemorate the first anniversary of last year’s bloody #EndSARS nationwide protests is heightening tension and generating fear among residents of…
Sinead O’Connor announces she’s entering ‘one-year trauma and addiction’ programme
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has cancelled all upcoming tour dates so she can enter a one-year programme for trauma and addiction. The 53-year-old has postponed all tour dates and performances until 2022 in order to focus on her recovery after…
After Covid-19, we may have a mental health pandemic. Are we prepared? – Tara Aisida
I don’t know about you but when I drive or walk down the streets in the city I live in , I tend to look at people’s eyes and wonder about their history and what is going on in their…
Kanye says he’s ‘trying to get divorced’
Rapper and presidential candidate Kanye West has again unleashed on his family in a series of nonsensical tweets, a mere 24 hours after causing concern among fans for his mental health with a similar outburst. Among a slew of claims,…
Help, Nigeria is making people run mad! – Lucia Edafioka
Most of you must have read the story about a man who killed his wife, cut her body into pieces and buried the pieces in different locations around Lagos. I was around the location when the story started unfolding. See,…
Virus shutdown could impact mental health of ‘at-risk’ footballers, warns doctor
Scottish football’s medical chief has warned that the coronavirus pandemic could exacerbate mental health problems among “at-risk” players. Global players’ union FIFPro last month warned of a sharp rise in the number of footballers reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression…
Prince William slams football clubs over mental health care (Punch)
Prince William has launched a withering broadside at football clubs, lambasting them for a “dereliction of duty” in their lack of care for players mental health. Prince William, who along with younger brother Prince Harry have spoken openly about their…
Discover the health benefits of walking football (TheFA)
Walking football can help people lose weight, help prevent loneliness and positively affect overall mental and physical health. Walking football has become increasingly popular over the last few years – and for good reason. Aimed at adults over 50, walking…
Suicide: Nigerians have learnt bad thing – Emeka Nwolisa
Growing up in the 70s and early 80s was fun. No cable TV but we caught our fun watching NTA. Forget that it was black and white, forget that it transmitted for only a limited period each day…yes monkey no…
