…He tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about his diagnosis, workplace rejection, family and church stigma, and how treatment helped sustain him How did you first discover that you were living with HIV? Before I discovered my status, I experienced recurring illnesses, including fever, fatigue, pneumonia, night sweats, severe headaches…

…insurance, and accommodation to study in MalaysiaIbrahim used his story to challenge the stigma around studying Fisheries in Nigeria, encouraging students in the course to explore opportunities in aquatic and marine sustainabilityPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in…

…in Uga and Ori-Eri communities, respectively, have reportedly led to the profiling and stigmatisation of some individuals in the communities. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the President-General and Secretary of the forum, Chief Moses Ofoke and Aloke Stanley, respectively, the group condemned the killing…

…the importance of cooperation from people identified as contacts, cautioning against stigma and misinformation.“Being identified as a contact does not mean that you have Ebola,” Idris said.The agency urged the public to rely on official information and cooperate with public health teams carrying out contact tracing and…

…and seeking medical advice when directed are important parts of the response. Fear, stigma and misinformation can undermine these efforts by discouraging people from reporting symptoms or engaging with health authorities. Fears What if more cases emerge? Renowned virologist and chairman of the West African National Aca…

…forms of neurodiversity, warning that the knowledge gap contributes to misdiagnosis, stigma and exclusion in schools. The experts spoke at the two-day African Neurodiversity Conference 2026, organised by the Association of Nigerian Educational Psychologists at Children’s International School, Lekki, Lagos, which ended…

…be handled by trained teams. Coker also cautioned against rumours, discrimination and stigmatisation, urging residents to share only information from verified public health sources. She said the Ogun State Government would continue to work with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Nigeria Centre for D…

…for full cooperation with contact-tracing teams and warned against spreading rumours or stigmatising suspected cases, urging Nigerians to rely on information from official health authorities. It directed the public to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s toll-free number, 6232, which is available rou…

…are not necessarily infected and should follow public health guidance rather than face stigma or discrimination. With Nigeria now responding to a confirmed case, Africa CDC’s appeal highlights the need for sustained regional coordination, rapid information-sharing and international financing to prevent further spread a…

…of psychological distress. Officers were also encouraged to “support one another, avoid stigmatising colleagues experiencing mental health challenges, and seek assistance from qualified professionals when needed,” the statement said. The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Ibrahim Zungura, stressed the impor…

…health challenges, stronger action against substance abuse and efforts to eliminate the stigma associated with seeking professional help. He urged the government to provide adequate funding for existing mental health policies and encouraged healthcare professionals to approach people experiencing mental health challeng…

…urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the harmful effects of social media remain major concerns for youth wellbeing. Anaba made the call on Friday at the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit in Lagos, themed “Advancing Youth Mental Health i…

…Real Change.’ “The theme calls on us to listen to people’s experiences, challenge stigma and ensure that mental health conversations translate into meaningful action”. World Mental Health Day is celebrated yearly on October 10. The theme for the 2026 celebration is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”.

…in Kwara State to expose rights abuses, gender-based violence, discrimination and stigma against vulnerable people, while ensuring that reports protect the dignity and privacy of victims. The stakeholders made the call during a sensitisation meeting on Stigma, Rights Abuse, Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination orga…

…make from viral videosLizzy also opened up about entering the industry for survival, the stigma attached to the work, and her plans to eventually leavePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigerian adult film actor Tall Lizzy has given insight into how much performers can make from videos…

…social comparison, digital addiction and isolation. The participants will also address stigma and barriers to seeking help, substance use, rehabilitation and recovery, as well as the responsibilities of families, schools, communities, government, healthcare providers, the media and technology platforms. The President o…

…scheduled for November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She will also take her “Scrub the Stigma” advocacy project, which focuses on women’s health, to the global stage.

…to face significant challenges involving out-of-school children, maternal health, stigma and child protection, noting that development partners alone could not address the problems without stronger government commitment and increased investment. “We cannot address all the problems of Nigeria, but rather we need to do o…

…young people with safe spaces to access health information and services without fear of stigma or judgment. The six centres are located at Ojomu Primary Health Centre, Lamodi Comprehensive Health Centre and Nawairudeen District Health Centre in Offa Local Government Area; Ogele and Otte primary healthcare centres in As…

…She noted that many patients delay seeking medical attention because of fear, cost, stigma or reliance on alternative remedies, while delays within the healthcare system could also arise from limited screening services, misdiagnosis and long waiting periods for biopsies and scans. Buhari said the result was that many p…

…to access multiple services conveniently. Olawale also stressed the need to address self-stigma among people living with HIV and prepare them for the changing service-delivery environment by helping them understand that integration would make HIV care part of routine healthcare. Mr Muideen Isa, representative of the Da…

…Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday advised Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke not to stigmatise his opponents but to be fair to all political tendencies in the state. Tinubu gave the advice when he received Governor Adeleke, who paid him a visit at the Presidential Villa. Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party in the o…

…He further advised, “Promote democracy. Promote stability. Promote rule of law. Don’t stigmatise any of your opponents.” Tinubu also appealed for magnanimity in victory for all political actors, regardless of party. He stated, “Anybody, any democrat, anybody in the political environment who cannot celebrate the joy of…

…to health experts, infertility affects an estimated 1 in 4 couples in Nigeria. However, stigma, lack of information, and financial constraints often prevent individuals from seeking professional support. Making Families Surrogacy Limited provides ethical surrogacy coordination, legal guidance, and counseling for intend…

A woman living with hirsutism, Dora Semanu, has opened up about the stigma and discrimination that comes with excessive facial hair, saying that she stopped shaving so she can be different. Hirsutism is a condition that causes women to develop excessive, coarse hair in areas where men typically grow hair, including the…