Experts Urge Early Action to Curb Depression in Men
Mental health experts warn depression in men is often overlooked, urging public awareness and early detection to prevent tragic outcomes. Learn the signs and why speaking up is vital.
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24,202 Senior Paramilitary Officers Get Promotion
The Interior Ministry has approved the promotion of 24,202 senior officers across four paramilitary agencies to boost morale and service delivery. Read more on this significant development.
NCoS Appoints First Female Spokesperson, Jane Osuji
CSC Jane Osuji makes history as the first female Public Relations Officer for the Nigerian Correctional Service. Read about her career and a new rehabilitation initiative for ex-offenders.
Lagos Forum Challenges Traditional Masculinity Norms
Filmhouse Group and Café One hosted a pivotal forum in Lagos for Men's Day 2025, addressing mental health, fatherhood, and social pressures. Read how leaders are reshaping masculinity in Nigeria.
Family Mistook Mental Illness for Spiritual Attack
A Ghanaian father in the UK recounts the tragic attack by his son, misdiagnosed as spiritual warfare. He urges mental health awareness. Read his heartbreaking story.
Britney Spears' Cryptic Post Sparks Fan Concern
Britney Spears worries fans with a cryptic Instagram message about suffering and darkness, just weeks after her family raised alarms about her wellbeing.
Advocates Push Humane Prison Reforms in Nigeria
Nigerian stakeholders demand correctional reforms focusing on mental health, education, and rehabilitation to restore inmate dignity and reduce reoffending rates nationwide.
NCoS Gives 24 Ex-Offenders Life Skills Starter Packs
Nigerian Correctional Service empowers 24 ex-offenders with vocational starter packs to ease reintegration. Initiative supports gender equality during 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Lagos, EU urge restorative justice to decongest prisons
Lagos State Ministry of Justice partners with EU RoLAC to promote restorative justice, aiming to decongest correctional centres and reduce court burdens. Over 80% of 360 referrals successfully resolved.
Kano Fire Service Rescues Elderly Woman from Well
Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued 65-year-old Khadija Muhammad after she fell into a well in Gafiyawa town. The emergency response team acted swiftly following a distress call. Learn about safety measures to prevent such incidents.
Final Call: Apply for National Health Fellows Programme
Federal Government seeks applications for National Health Fellows Programme. Nigerians aged 25-35 with health sciences, IT, or social sciences degrees encouraged to apply before deadline.
Nigerian Journalists Buckle Under Trauma - Study
New research exposes severe psychological trauma among Nigerian journalists covering conflicts. Study calls for urgent mental health support systems for media professionals.
Miwa Olorunfemi's Journey to Nollywood Fame
Discover how Miwa Olorunfemi rose from TV series Halita to become a Nollywood star, fashion model, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Learn about her career and personal life.
Man remanded for alleged sexual assault on 3-year-old
Joseph Olasope remanded in Kirikiri prison for allegedly assaulting a 3-year-old pupil in Lagos school. Case adjourned until December 10 for DPP's advice. Share to raise awareness.
Single Mother Ends 10-Year Relationship, Seeks Help
A Nigerian single mother shares her emotional story of ending a decade-long relationship while battling depression. Read her powerful journey and mental health struggle.
Free Psychiatric Hospital Opens in Anambra, Rescues Patients
Zion Ministry's Seraphic Psychiatric Hospital begins full operations in Aguleri, providing completely free mental healthcare. First patients rescued from Anambra streets already receiving treatment.
Senate Confronts Nigeria's Health Funding Gap
Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.
Lizzo Reveals Frustration Over Being 'Overshadowed' by Weight
Singer Lizzo shares emotional journey about being defined by her size rather than talent, detailing mental health struggles and intentional weight loss transformation.
FG, CSOs Launch Mental Health Reform in Prisons
Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.
Drug-Influenced Man Commits Suicide in Ilorin Well
Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef Seriki-Sanma, under drug influence, jumps into well and dies. Family reveals suicide attempts and rescue efforts failed. Read full details.
Man commits suicide in Kwara domestic well
Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef jumps into domestic well. Fire Service recovers body, urges mental health vigilance. Read full details.
N1.6b Free Mental Health Hospital Opens in Anambra
Zion Ministry builds N1.6b psychiatric facility in Aguleri offering completely free mental healthcare, medication and rehabilitation for street patients across Anambra State.
Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence, Special Detention Order
Federal High Court sentences IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. Justice Omotosho orders special protective custody away from Kuje prison. Full details of the landmark judgment.
Brain Health Crisis Costs Africa $54B Yearly - Experts Warn
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
Ogun Judiciary Decongests Sagamu Correctional Centre
Ogun State Judiciary announces special intervention from Nov 24-Dec 5, 2025 to decongest Sagamu Correctional Centre through accelerated hearings and case reviews. Learn how this initiative enhances justice delivery.
Young Man Commits Suicide in Ebonyi Over Strange Voices
Joshua Kosoro, 24, tragically ended his life in Ebonyi after complaining of persistent strange voices. Police confirm investigation ongoing. Read full details.
Digital Health Revolution Faces Infrastructure Hurdles
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
UK Woman Found Dead in Florida Shallow Grave
Sonia Exelby, 32, with mental health history, was found buried in Florida after arranging her violent death online. Dwain Hall faces murder charges.
UNILAG VC Seeks Mental Health in Pharmacy Curriculum
UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola advocates integrating mental health literacy into pharmacy education to address Nigeria's growing mental health crisis. Learn how pharmacists can transform care.
Health Coalition Warns of Nigeria's Dwindling Health Sector
The Health Sector Reform Coalition raises alarm over Nigeria's underfunded health system, warning of disrupted immunisation and maternal care. Urgent action is needed to stop the 'Japa' syndrome.
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