Your Health Is Not an Accident: Why Knowing Your Risk Factors Is the Foundation of Holistic Wellbeing
We often speak about health as though it suddenly fails us. One day we are fine; the next, we are not. But holistic wellbeing rarely collapses overnight. It erodes quietly, shaped by daily pressures, unexamined habits, and unmet emotional needs. Take the story of Ms B. Ms B is 32, […]
When Healers Are Hunted: Nigeria’s Healthcare Workers Under Siege
In the last few days into the new year, 2026, our healers have been killed. Dr. Andrew Orovwigho —a vibrant Consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Enugu. My colleague. My friend Andrew was kidnapped in front of his own home. Shot. Released. Then shot again, just to send a […]
Beyond Blame: Who Is Checking on Anthony Joshua?
In the aftermath of the tragic road traffic accident involving Anthony Joshua, public discourse has moved quickly, perhaps too quickly towards blame. Some have pointed to Nigeria’s longstanding challenges: poor road infrastructure, delayed emergency response, and systemic inefficiencies. Others argue the focus should be on driver behavior, speed, a burst tyre, […]
Echoes of Change: Mental Health Rings Loud at the Nigerian Exchange
On Friday, October 10, 2025, the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) momentarily fell silent — not for a market dip or a trading halt, but for a cause that touches every home, every office, and every heartbeat in the nation: mental health. To commemorate #WorldMentalHealthDay, Pinnacle Medical Services, led […]
Storytelling As Medicine
Written by Dr Maymunah Kadiri, this story was originally published by: Atlantic Fellows He sat across the screen with a shaky voice and heavy shoulders — a brilliant Atlantic Fellow whose work had touched lives across continents. But this time, his voice was not about his advocacy or his research. […]
5 Things We Learned from Prof. Rosemary Ogu at The Mental Health Conference
In a room filled with policymakers and practitioners, Professor Rosemary Ogu’s voice cut through with quiet authority. The kind that comes from both science and experience. As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Port Harcourt, a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, and a leader in the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), […]
When Healing Took the Stage: TMHC 3.0 Sparks Conversations on Trauma, Workplace Mental Health
Something deeper than a conference unfolded that day in Lagos. Beneath soft lights and quiet anticipation, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, artists, and advocates gathered — not just to talk, but to tell the truth. The third edition of The Mental Health Conference (TMHC), convened by psychiatrist and mental health advocate Dr. […]
5 Things We Learned from Oghenetaga Gbadagri At The Mental Health Conference
When Oghenetaga Gbadagri speaks about wellness, it isn’t theoretical—it’s personal. In 2020, her body sent a warning she could no longer ignore: burnout had reached her heart. It was a wake-up call that forced her to reassess everything she believed about success and sustainability. Through deliberate lifestyle changes and a […]
5 Things We Learned from Temi Dalley At The Mental Health Conference
As Group Executive of Human Capital and Corporate Services at Sterling Financial Holdings, Temi Dalley speaks with the authority of someone who has led people, navigated pressure, and understood that leadership does not shield anyone from life’s trials. Her message at The Mental Health Conference was one of grounded truth: […]
5 Things We Learned from Josephine Ehimen At The Mental Health Conference
As Founder of Nett Pharmacy, Josephine Ehimen understands that true health extends far beyond prescriptions—it lives in mindset, gratitude, and balance. Speaking at The Mental Health Conference, she offered grounded wisdom on finding wholeness in a world that constantly asks for more. Finding Balance Between Wealth, Wellness, and Worth 1. […]