Family of Microsoft engineer found de@d at work warn the company to stop overworking their employees
The family of a Microsoft engineer who passed away while working late at the office is asking big tech companies to stop pushing their employees to the point of exhaustion. Pratik Pandey, 35, from Menlo Park, California, had resumed work at Microsoft’s Mountain View campus at around 7:50 p.m. on August 19. Hours later, around […]
Police rescue man attempting to commit su!cide in Anambra
Police operatives in Anambra State have rescued a 28-year-old man who attempted to take his own life by climbing a high-tension electricity pole in Awada. The incident happened on Tuesday evening behind the Grace of God Mission, off NEPA Road, Awada. According to reports, officers attached to the Awada Division quickly rushed to the scene […]
ChatGPT to introduce Parental controls after teen’s death
OpenAI has announced plans to introduce parental controls in ChatGPT following concerns that the chatbot may have influenced a teenager to take his own life. The update will allow parents to link their accounts with their teens’ accounts and set rules to ensure the chatbot responds in an age-appropriate way. It will also alert parents […]
X user shares shocking experience of seeing patients drive their own cars to a mental hospital, gets wild response from another user
A viral post shared a surprising story about a visit to a mental health hospital. The writer noticed luxury cars parked outside, which belonged to patients who had driven themselves in for treatment. This made the person realize that many people are silently dealing with personal struggles. Another social media user shared a humorous incident […]
“Depression is real” Charles Boy writes as he opens up on aftermath of busstop rename saga
Charles Oputa, also known as Charley Boy or Area Fada, has opened up about the stress he experienced after the busstop rename controversy and why he needed time off to focus on his mental health. In Lagos, a busstop named after Charley Boy was changed to Olamide busstop. This was part of a wider move […]
‘I walked on express hoping car would hit me’ — TV host Morayo Afolabi-Brown
Nigerian TV host, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has spoken about her struggles with depression and moments when she considered ending her life. The former host of TVC’s Your View revealed in a recent interview with Chude that she resigned from the show after 12 years because she felt stuck in her job. She explained that although she […]
“Keep therapist money aside when you blow” – Rapper, Zlatan Ibile advises upcoming artistes
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has given some advice to upcoming artistes, telling them to prepare for the pressure of fame by setting money aside for therapy. The Zanku hitmaker explained on social media that therapy should be included in an artiste’s budget, just like marketing and promotion. He stressed that mental health is something no […]
“You cannot manipulate a person who is not desperate” – Vlogger, Grace Ajilore
Nigerian vlogger Grace Ajilore recently shared an important message about manipulation. She said that no one can control you unless you allow it. According to her, people are usually manipulated when they are desperate for approval, friendship, or recognition. Seeking constant validation makes it easier for others to influence your actions. Grace explained that if […]
You will need therapy when you become successful musician – Zlatan tells upcoming artistes
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has advised upcoming artistes to make plans for their mental health as they chase fame. He explained that once they succeed, the pressure of the music industry could make them need professional therapy. The Zanku crooner shared this on his social media page on Thursday, telling rising stars and their sponsors […]
Nigerian woman shares photo of a ‘n@k3d mad man’ standing in front of her shop
A Nigerian woman, Jennifer Nnedinma Anyanwu, took to social media on Wednesday morning, August 27, to share a startling photo. In the image, a mentally unstable man is seen standing in front of her shop completely naked. “This morning, a naked man with a large physique appeared in front of my shop,” she wrote in […]