The academic communities of Ekiti State have been thrown into mourning following two suicide-related incidents involving students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) and Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti. A 300-level Science Laboratory Technology student of BOUESTI, identified as Olamilekan Alabi, reportedly took his life after ingesting a mixture of
A mental health foundation has trained 25 nurses and expectant mothers in Enugu to help them better manage emotional well-being and support their communities. The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (CALMHAF) held the one-day session on Friday at Ozalla Health Centre. It focused on recognising signs of poor mental health, building resilience and
The image is inspiring: a young Nigerian in a graduation gown, holding a scroll with pride, smiling in front of a grand UK university building. That photo travels across WhatsApp statuses, Instagram feeds, and family groups back home, and rightly so. Nevertheless, what those photos do not reveal are the long nights, silent tears, and
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Lagos Branch, is set to host the SSANU Wellness Day 2025, aimed at promoting holistic well-being among staff and the entire university community. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos. The programme is
The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a motion advocating the integration of mental health education, counselling services, and structured support systems across schools in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the house decried the alarming statistics and emotional struggles of students faced by depression, anxiety, bullying, and substance use.
