Abuja: Teenage pregnancy is a critical public health issue in Nigeria, especially in northern states such as Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna, which record the highest rates. Building on this concern,…
In Lagos, Amina lost her husband in a road accident at 32. Even after two years, she struggles with daily reminders of his absence, often avoiding work and family as…
A man has been found dead days after he allegedly learnt that the four children he had been raising with his wife were not his biological offspring, sparking grief and…
Lagos: Mental health experts have raised an alarm over Nigeria’s widening treatment gap, warning that more than 85 per cent of citizens with mental health conditions are unable to access…
Abuja: An Abuja-based cleric and legal scholar, Rev. Fr. Anthony Azuwike, has expressed concern over rising suicide cases among young people in Nigeria, describing the trend as a serious and…
Jos, Plateau State (Nigeria): The University of Jos has confirmed the tragic killing of one of its students, Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level student of the Department of Banking and Finance,…
Abuja, Nigeria: Marking the World Mental Health Day 2025, First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu called on Nigerians to embrace empathy and connection, especially during times of crisis. Speaking on the…
Bauchi (Nigeria): The Police in Bauchi say a middle-aged woman allegedly set herself ablaze at a family residence in Bauchi and died. Mr Ahmed Wakil, Spokesman of the command, disclosed…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for reducing the mortality rate in Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) among their citizens. The most significant gains…
New York (Nigeria): More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year, and many more attempt it, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The Director-General of WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, is…