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Nigeria: 80 Nigerians Commit Suicide in 13 Months
Daily Trust, 12 June 2018
There is a surging trend of Nigerians committing suicide with about 80 killed in the last 13 months, according to reported incidents collated by Daily Trust. Read more »
Suicide Rate in Nigeria Cause for Alarm
The increasing number of suicides has seen various groups urge the government to take drastic measures to curb the trend. Some of the reasons include financial difficulties, marital problems and academic challenges, among others.
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Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge - No Information Yet On Lady Who Allegedly Committed Suicide
Premium Times, 11 June 2018
More than 24 hours after a lady allegedly jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge into the Lagos lagoon, relevant government agencies say they have no information about what… Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigeria Loses 80 People to Suicide in One Year
Guardian, 12 June 2018
Nigerians have continued to lament the increasing number of suicide cases in the country and have urged government at all levels to take drastic measures to curb the trend. Read more »
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Nigeria: Police Investigating Alleged Lagos 3rd Mainland Bridge Suicide - Spokesman
Vanguard, 11 June 2018
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had commenced investigation into the report that an unidentified lady allegedly packed her car on the third mainland bridge and… Read more »
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Nigeria: Unknown Man Jumps Into Lagos Lagoon
This Day, 11 June 2018
A yet-to-be identified youngman Saturday jumped into the Lagos lagoon at Third Mainland Bridge in a move suspected to be suicide. Read more »
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Nigeria: WHO Raises the Alarm On High Suicide Rate
Leadership, 11 June 2018
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed outrage on the high rate of suicide among young people globally as a result of depression. Read more »
