Tag: Suicide
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Spain set to approve euthanasia, assisted suicide
Spain’s parliament will give final approval to a law legalising euthanasia Thursday, becoming one of the few nations to allow terminally-ill or gravely-injured patients to end their own suffering. The legislation, which will take effect in June, follows growing public pressure generated by several high-profile cases, including that of Ramon Sampedro whose plight was immortalised…
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UNN student commits suicide after lecturer tore his exam script over malpractice
A 300 level student of Biochemistry Department, University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, identified as Daniel Mba, Friday night, jumped to his death from the third-floor of a storey-building. It gathered that the deceased, from Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, was caught cheating with his phone during one the ongoing examination in his department,…
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Why I contemplated suicide after marrying Prince Harry – Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle told Oprah Winfrey in an interview on Sunday night that she contemplated suicide during her time as a working royal. “You were having suicidal thoughts?” Oprah asked during the two-hour interview. “Yes. It was very clear and very scary,” Meghan said in heartbreaking admission. “I just didn’t see a solution.” “Look, I was…
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Former U.S. Olympics Coach commits suicide after sexual assault charges
Former US Olympics women’s gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday, his body found hours after he was charged with human trafficking and abuse of athletes in his care. “My office has been notified that the body of John Geddert was found late this afternoon after taking his own life,” Michigan Attorney General Dana…
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I attempted suicide during childhood-Nancy Isime
Beautiful, smart and talented are words that come to mind when you think of media personality and actress, Nancy Isime The entertainer who spoke in a chat with BBC Pidgin said she attempted suicide as a child. “I lost my mum at five. I didn’t really have a smooth childhood. I suffered from depression and…
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Hunter commits suicide after killing wife, son in Anambra
A hunter, Mr Uchechukwu Nweke, 65, who allegedly killed his wife, Patricia, 55 and his 29 year-old son, Obinna in Anambra, has committed suicide. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Awka. Mohammed said the incident occurred at the early hours of Thursday…
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Shoprite staff suspended for lateness to work allegedly commits suicide on New Year Eve
A staff of Shoprite in Akure, Ondo State identified as Jumoke Kehinde has reportedly committed suicide after being suspended for reporting late to work. Kehinde was said to have been found dead on New Year’s eve at her apartment in the Kajola area along Oda-road, Akure. A co-staff to the deceased at Shoprite who pleaded…
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Tragic! Femi Giwa Amu’s daughter, Renua commits suicide
Renua, daughter of popular clergyman Femi Giwa-Amu has taken her life. The young lady reportedly took her life yesterday according to sources. TheNewsGuru recalls that Renua had taken to her Instagram story yesterday to reveal that she was going to commit suicide while warning members of her family not to mourn her as they obviously…
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I contemplated suicide during the pandemic- Taraji P. Henson
American actress, Taraji P. Henson has opened up on how she contemplated committing suicide while battling with her mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oscar nominee brought this revelation to light during a conversation on mental breakdown on the latest episode of ‘Peace of Mind with Taraji‘, her Facebook watch series. “During this pandemic,…
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Sad! Dababy’s brother commits suicide
Glenn Johnson, DaBaby’s older brother has committed suicide. He died from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday. Hours earlier, Johnson shared a video of himself in a car with a gun. He was angered and in tears. The deceased said he had been maltreated severally in the past. TMZ reported that he…