According to ThisDay Live, Nigeria’s observance of the 2026 World Suicide Prevention Day should prompt action beyond decriminalising suicide. The outlet argues that authorities must do more to contain what it describes as a growing problem and urges critical stakeholders to join prevention efforts. The piece frames suicide as a public concern requiring broader institutional engagement, while noting the international awareness day as a moment for renewed attention.

As Nigeria observes International Widows Day, Mrs. Comfort Adedayo, CEO of Comfort and Grace Women Initiative, highlights the increasing mental health challenges faced by widows in the country. This trend raises significant public health concerns, as discussed in her interview with Sade Oguntola.

Adeleke’s campaign council has called on the Osun Police to release the complete video of a suspect's confession regarding an alleged assassination attempt on the APC Director General. The council has raised concerns about inconsistencies in the investigation and is demanding the arrest of the suspect involved in the case, according to Punch.

According to ThisDay Live, insecurity has significantly impacted Nigeria, leading to widespread suffering and humiliation. The article by Monday Philips Ekpe calls for a direct and decisive response to address the ongoing terror that has plagued the nation.

As South Africa observes National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, a commentary from IOL argues that the conversation around mental health should move beyond personal resilience. According to the piece, structural barriers within society are preventing meaningful mental health support for South Africans, and addressing these systemic issues is presented as essential to improving the country's mental health outcomes.

A Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Uyo, Sunday Bassey Udoh, has warned that family breakdown and rising insecurity are fuelling Nigeria's growing adolescent crisis, with serious consequences for the country's future. According to Udoh, weakening family structures, declining traditional authority, peer pressure, social media influence, poverty, substance abuse and insecurity are exposing young Nigerians to heightened risks.