Nigeria Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide as FG Seeks More Compassionate Mental Health Response

The Federal Government has taken steps towards decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for a legislative review of the existing legal framework. The move is aimed at treating attempted suicide primarily as a mental health and public health concern rather than a criminal offence. The Minister of…

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Tears as 27-Year-Old Nigerian Mother Dies by Suicide in UK After Silent Battle With Mental Health

A tragic incident has left family, friends and members of the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom in mourning after a 27-year-old Nigerian mother, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide following a prolonged struggle with mental health challenges. Global Mirror News gathered that a Coroner’s Court in the United Kingdom ruled that Beatrice took her own…

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