The British Police has said it is reviewing the case involving the late Alanis Ogundipe who committed suicide after being allegedly blackmailed by her boyfriend, Ryan Leggetts. A Detective Inspector, Jonny Dyer of Great Manchester Police, made the disclosure, last…
How not to kill yourself over a woman — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
There’s this recent sad news of a pastor in Nnewi, Anambra State who killed himself after being jilted by a lover. A hot tear for the suicidal man of God! One wag who claims to be my friend has just…
See how one small girl almost killed my son
I got to find out what I am telling you after my son was hospitalized. Before then, I saw my son deteriorating right before my eyes and I was powerless to save him. I thought he had caught something the…
Study finds sharp increase in suicidal thoughts among kids-CNN
CNN on Wednesday reported that a research has found that visits to emergency rooms with suicidal thoughts increased sharply among US children and teenagers. CNN reported citing a study published on Monday in the journal, ‘Pediatrics’. The study found that…
Family found dead in their home in northern France
Two children and their parents have been found dead in their house in the region of Brittany on the northern French coast, local media reports. According to initial investigations, the killing of the family members seems to be related to…
Real Estate mogul charged in college admission scandal dead by suicide
Robert Flaxman, one of the dozens of people charged in the college admissions scandal alongside Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, has died by suicide. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Robert’s friends requested a welfare check on him last week…
What do you do when you feel down? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on dealing with low-spiritedness, mood swings, and depression I believe a personal experience would do the most justice as I share my thoughts. I have been unhappy for a very long time, and I do not know why. Maybe…
17-year-old Kwara student allegedly commits suicide over exam failure
A 17-year-old student of Offa Grammar School, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, identified as Adegoke Adeyemi, has allegedly committed suicide following his failure to gain promotion to the next class in his school. Police sources said the student,…
Suicide and those left behind-Tara Aisida
I remember the jokes by comedians fueled by the thinking amongst most Nigerians some few years ago, that nothing could drive a Nigerian to committing suicide. I remember how we scoffed in derision when we heard stories of people of…
My son’s suicide note saved his life
No parents should bury their child. I’m alive today because my son, who wanted to commit suicide was unsuccessful. I said I’m alive because if he has succeeded, I’ll also die. What happened? He’s just 23 years but he finished…
