A yet to be identified young man committed suicide in Rumde Baru-Jimeta, Yola North local government area of Adamawa State on Saturday, October 21. According to reports, residents of the area found the lifeless body dangling on a branch of a tree. The reason for his action is yet …
Read More »Woman commits suicide after her groom-to-be died one week to their wedding
A bride-to-be has reportedly died by suicide in Northern Nigeria after her groom died one week before their wedding. The wedding was supposed to hold on Oct. 22, 2023. Sadly, the groom died a week prior and the wedding was cancelled on Saturday, Oct. 14. The bride then …
Read More »15-year-old student commits suicide in classroom after leaving note citing “harassment by school prefect”
A form three student at Bande Girls Secondary School in Migori County, Kenya, committed suicide by hanging on Sunday, September 24, 2023. East Kadem Chief, Winnie Malemba, said the incident was reported by the school’s deputy principal on Monday. A police incident report indicates that the …
Read More »Secondary school student commits suicide in Benue
A 17-year-old secondary school student, Terhemba Tyochivir, has reportedly committed suicide in Akpehe, a suburb of Makurdi metropolis in Benue State. The student of Government Secondary School, Gboko, took his own life on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Witnesses said Tyochivir was discovered lifeless and swiftly transported to Bishop …
Read More »17-year-old boy commits suicide in Bauchi
A 17-year-old boy, Betwom Bitrus, has allegedly committed suicide by hanging in Bombar village in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area, Mr. Simon Vandi, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said it occurred on Tuesday evening, September 12, 2023. …
Read More »Man commits suicide by jumping into river in Kogi
A yet-to-be-identified man committed suicide at Ganaja Bridge, a few metres from the popular Dunamis Church in Lokoja, Kogi State. The deceased was said to have arrived at the bridge on Tuesday afternoon, September 12, 2023, parked his tricycle, and jumped into the river, saying that he was tired. …
Read More »Anambra pastor commits suicide after lover jilted him
A pastor of a Pentecostal Church in Nnewi, Anambra State, identified as Pastor Prosper Igboke, has committed suicide as he jumped down from a two-storey building in Nnewi. Punch reports that Igboke jumped down from the building and died instantly after he was jilted by his lover, who he …
Read More »35-year-old man commits suicide over hardship in Jigawa
A 35-year-old man identified as Samaila Ilu, has committed suicide over hardship in Jigawa State. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said the incident happened on Thursday, August 17, 2023. “On 17/08/2023 at about 1100hrs, police received a report that a 35-year-old man Samaila …
Read More »Manchester United receive transfer blow as long-term target commits to current club
Any lingering interest from Manchester United in Frenkie de Jong might just have been extinguished, after the midfielder committed his future to Barcelona. De Jong was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford last summer, having previously played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax. But no transfer ever came …
Read More »Retired police officer commits suicide
A 74-year-old retired police officer has committed suicide by hanging himself in Mba village, Mbooni East Sub-county, Makueni County. His body was found dangling from a mango tree on his farm. Kako/Waiya area chief Patrick Ndiku said the deceased’s widow told the authorities that the ex-serviceman had called …
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