OLUSEYI ELIZABETH ODUDIMU Every child deserves a better future, one that is filled with hope, happiness, and good mental health. Unfortunately, mental health issues among children and adolescents are on the rise, and many young people are struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We must prioritize mental health for […]
My eyes was filled with tears when I read in one of Nigerian national dailies the sad story of a 20-year-old student of 200 level Biochemistry undergraduate student of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Ogbona Shedrach, who committed suicide after his father rejected his fifty thousand naira request. It was gathered that the deceased’s parents are […]
Today is World Savings Day. World Savings Day is also known as World Thrift Day. It is celebrated to educate people on the benefits of savings and to have them move the money they have in their vaults at home to bank accounts. It was established by the World Society of Savings Banks in […]
Around the world, it’s sad to note that an estimated 703,000 people commit suicide each year. There are perhaps 20 people who attempted suicide for every suicide, and many more have significant suicidal thoughts. Suicidal behaviour has a huge influence on millions of people and causes them to experience severe grief. Recent incidence of […]
Recently, I was with a group of Nigerian youths discussing the state of our educational system. During my enlightening conversation with those group of youths, one of them said, “Egbon Kay, e gbagbe; e ma waasu fun waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (meaning, brother Kay, don’t bother yourself to preach to usssssssssssssss), school is a scam!” I asked […]
International Youth Day is observed on August 12 every year. The United Nations had in 1999 designated August 12 as International Youth Day. The first International Youth Day was celebrated on August 12, 2000. Established on the recommendation of the World Conference of Ministers, International Youth Day provides an opportunity to recognize young talents […]