Renowned Nigerian writer/feminist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 41, recently gave a speech at the Hubspot’s 2018 Inbound Conference. In her very expository talk which touched on so many issues, the mom of a 3-year-old girl and an advocate for gender equality, Adichie
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In the news today, the first son of the late Permanent Secretary, Bureau of General Services, Office of the Governor of Osun State, Mrs Olufunke Kolawole, has committed suicide. This is a pathetic story of depression and its extreme result.
Following the news that a Nigerian woman who lives in Texas, US committed suicide by jumping into the Lagoon over the weekend, a supposed photo of the said woman has been trending online (read here). However, the woman in the
On Sunday, an unidentified car owner reportedly plunged into the lagoon from the 3rd Mainland Brigde, in Lagos. There are however, conflicting accounts as to how the incident happened. According to a report by Vanguard, a version of the account said
Andy Spade, the husband of celebrity designer, Kate Spade, has released a statement following her suicide. Kate was found dead in her home on the morning of June 5, 2018. The mother of one had hanged herself with a scarf tied
This past Saturday, a depressed mother of two unemployed graduates hanged herself in Mgbakwu, in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the deceased hanged herself with a rope which she tied to the
A JAMB candidate simply identified as Loveth has reportedly committed suicide after failing her JAMB exams, in Ekiugbo, Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. The University admission-seeker, who was said to be displeased with the 168 mark she garnered in the
A 32-year-old female banker attached to one of the new generation banks along market road, Ughelli, Delta State, has committed suicide over her husband’s alleged sexcapades. According to Vanguard, Peace Uzezi Akpobaro, a mother of two, was found dead at her Iwhrekpokpor
Money is replaceable but life is irreplaceable. A frustrated woman who almost commit suicide, has been rescued by her husband. According to the husband simply identified as Kenny, he gave her money to save for their house rent. On the
Not more than 24 hours when she returned from a weekend getaway with her lover, a beautiful 21-year-old a makeup artist, with the name, Tawa Oshunuga, reportedly committed suicide by consuming sniper after her lover of four years dumped her via
In a heartbreaking detailed letter to his parents, a young Ghanaian identified Kofi Shanti Boafo says goodbye to his parents and the love of his life shortly before committing suicide. See his heartbreaking note: ”Dear All, You have to know that you
These days, children look up to their guardian be it parents or the teachers whose job is to train, build, encourage and guide them through the different phases of life. A professionally employed teacher of a school is assigned to
A mother of four from Louisiana, USA, has bared all to show that “beauty is beyond skin” and that she now embraces her rare skin condition which is turning her black skin white. 37-year-old Iomikoe Johnson, who is also a
A Nigerian woman living in Bavarian Germany, Mrs F. Owodunni is suspecting foul play in the death of her 20-year-old- son. According to a petition sent to the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Homicide Section, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Mrs
Tragedy engulfed the Bariga area of Lagos state after a 13-year-old boy, simply identified as Rokeeb, was found dead after committing suicide in an uncompleted building beside his home. Saturday Sun reports that Rokeek took his own life after his
Sorrow and shock engulfed residents of Kiwafu West, Uganda, after a 12-year-old boy identified as Derrick Mukisa, a primary two student at Kiwafu Modern Primary School was found hanging on a rope in a bed room. Taban Stephen, the uncle of the
Tragedy struck at a home in Makurdi, Benue state capital on Sunday, as a 13-year-old JSS 2 Student was found dead in his parents’ chicken pen located in their private residence behind Federal Pay Office, Nyima. Aounduver Terunm, student of
Fox news reports the sad case of a man in Thailand who hung himself and his 11-month-old daughter on Facebook live yesterday. Police Colonel, Jirasak Siemsak said that the bodies of the victims where found in an abandoned hotel in Thailand’s Phuket
Taiwo Titilayo Momoh, a married woman who attempted to end her life by jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge last month was brought before an Ebute Metta Magistrate Court in Lagos on Monday. The 51-year-old textile trader was rescued by a police
The Washington Post tells the sad story of how cyber bullying has claimed the life on an innocent 11-year-old boy. Tysen Benz was in his room when he received a text message saying someone he knew had committed suicide. His alleged 13
Michael Sheehan, his wife and family are bearing the loss of their teenage son, Ceri Sheehan, who hung himself in their family garden, after his iPad was seized by his father. The deceased’s father, a project manager, who resides with
Lovina Odo, a 38-year-old petty trader and a childless housewife, has committed suicide by hanging herself with a rope tied to a ceiling fan at her home in Umusiome village, Nkpor-agu near Onitsha in Anambra State. The incident occurred on March 28
New insight into the controversial suicide act committed by Dr. Allwell Orji, who took his own life by jumping into the Lagos lagoon last Sunday (read here), has been revealed. The Nation reports that the 35-year-old medical doctor who works at
The body of the medical doctor, Allwell Orji, who jumped into the Lagos lagoon last Sunday (read here) has finally been recovered by the Marine Police. According to a statement by the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) the body
A few days ago, we reported that a body was recovered from the Lagoon earlier by marine policemen. But everyone was awaiting confirmation from the family of Dr Allwell Orji, to identify if it was truly his corpse (read here).
