Across Nigeria, a growing number of young people are silently battling anxiety, depression, and trauma, often with little understanding or support. Many, feeling trapped and unheard, are turning to drugs not simply out of recklessness but as a desperate form of escape. It’s a response to pain, neglect, and broken systems that fail to prioritize...
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Mental Health Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
Every year, the month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health. This is a topic that remains under-discussed, underfunded, and, sadly, still misunderstood in many parts of the world. In Nigeria, a country of over 200 million people, the conversation around mental health is gradually gaining traction, but there is still a...
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Thousands Will Die If This Continues: Nigeria’s Deadly Doctor Shortage
Nigeria’s healthcare system is collapsing under the weight of a tragic reality: One doctor for every 8,000 patients. Imagine that: A country with over 240 million people, yet only about 30,000 doctors to care for them. It’s a situation so dire that it threatens not just the future of healthcare, but the very lives of...
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Is It Stress or Just Life? How to Know When to Take a Break
Adulting is basically just a never-ending to-do list with snacks in between. Between Slack notifications, impossible deadlines, relationship drama, and rent that feels like a ransom, there seems to be the constant existential dread of “Am I doing enough?”. This makes it easy to feel like you’re drowning. But sincerely, not all stress is bad....
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Why Are Men Afraid of Women with PCOS, Labelling Them as ‘Red Flags’?
An unusual topic has been trending in Nigeria’s internet space, and it’s not a new skit or big wedding. It’s PCOS. Not because of a breakthrough or awareness campaign, but because some men are now openly saying they’d end a serious relationship if a woman has it. The conversation began under a viral tweet asking...
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The Delivery Room Should Not Be a Battlefield
In a bustling public hospital in Ibadan, Tola clutches her newborn daughter, her body aching from labor but her heart full of gratitude. For nine months, she worried: Would the clinic have electricity? Would a nurse be available? Would both of them survive childbirth? For too many women in Nigeria, and across the world, these...
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The Untold Ultimate Mental Health Crisis of NYSC Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program plays a vital role in shaping the future of young Nigerians. It provides an opportunity for graduates to serve their country, acquire work experience, and foster national unity. However, beneath the surface of the NYSC experience, there are significant mental health challenges that many corps members face. These...
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Diphtheria: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention – What You Need to Know!
Diphtheria is making headlines in Nigeria again, with cases spreading across several states. The disease, though preventable, remains a serious health concern due to low vaccination rates and delayed diagnosis. But should you be worried? In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about diphtheria, including symptoms, how it spreads, treatment options,...
The Loudest in the Room Might Need the Most Therapy for Being Loud
The world has always had its fair share of loud voices—those who dominate conversations, drown out opposition, and seem to thrive on being the centre of attention. They are in our families, our workplaces, our social spaces. They are the ones who must always have the last word, whose voices rise in pitch and volume...
United by Unique: Celebrating the World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day 2025 carries the theme “United by Unique,” a powerful call to action that underscores the individuality of each person’s cancer journey while highlighting the collective strength of a united global fight against the disease. This theme is a reminder that cancer is not just a medical condition but a deeply personal experience,...
