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, […]
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), […]
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 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. […]
5 Things We Learned from Foluso Ogunwale at The Mental Health Conference
As CEO and Founder of iFitness Center, Foluso Ogunwale offered a perspective rooted in the body; how movement, wellness, and community can help rewire the mind after trauma. His reflections revealed that healing is not only emotional work; it’s also physical, deliberate, and disciplined. Why Fitness and Accountability Are Essential […]
5 Things We Learned from Dr. Babi Awosika at The Mental Health Conference
Dr. Babi Awosika, an Occupational Health Doctor and Company Medical Doctor for Nestlé Nigeria Plc, brought both professional insight and personal truth to the conversation. Her story bridged the clinical and the human — reminding us that even those who heal others sometimes face invisible battles of their own. Why […]
5 Things We Learned from Dr. May At The Mental Health Conference 3.0
When Dr. Maymunah Kadiri spoke at The Mental Health Conference, the energy in the room shifted. It wasn’t the usual keynote cadence—it was a quiet reckoning. She spoke not from a pedestal, but from a place of deep knowing, reminding everyone that healing isn’t an endpoint but a lifelong conversation […]
5 Things We Learned from Dr. Sylvanus Jatto at The Mental Health Conference
Dr. Sylvanus Jatto, Medical and Wellbeing Consultant to Stanbic IBTC Holdings, shared reflections that bridged the personal and the professional — reminding everyone that conversations about trauma are as relevant in the boardroom as they are in the therapist’s office. He began with a personal story that quietly underscored resilience: […]