Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has expressed concern over the adverse effects of drug abuse on the youths. He described it as a menace that is ravaging youths across the north and the country as a whole. Fintiri said this on Friday when he played host to international humanitarian and bikers group, Jeje Riders Nigeria […]
11-year-old dies in captivity after kidnapper fed him drugs
A 19-year-old kidnapper, Mohammed Abdullahi of Gujba local government area in Yobe State, is in Police custody for allegedly kidnapping his 11-year neighbour for a ransom of ₦600,000, killing him with an illicit substance and burying him. The Commissioner of Police in Yobe state, CP Ahmed Garba, paraded the suspect alongside 17 others at the […]
Over-dependence on import causing drug cost inflation in Nigeria— NAFDAC DG
Group trains Nigerian journalists on “gene drives” controversies
How I was introduced to drugs – Solidstar
Nigerian singer Joshua Iniyezo, popularly known as Solidstar has opened up on his battle with drug addiction. The singer said he became addicted to drugs after some “young boys” introduced him to a substance called “ice.” He said the substance made him trek from Awoyaya to the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. He disclosed this in […]
Reps direct Health Ministry to check indiscriminate sale of drugs
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministry of Health to develop a prescription policy to monitor indiscriminate sale of drugs in the country. The House, which insisted such a policy must be enforced, charged the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria as a matter of urgency to close all illegal outlets of pharmaceutical products […]
Tinubu to issue executive order over rising cost of drugs – Minister
How drug addiction almost ruined me – Timaya
NDLEA operatives apprehend 58 suspected drug users in Kano
Fifty-eight (58) suspected drug users have been apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Kano State at the Sani Abacha Stadium. The newly launched “Operation Hana Maye” carried out the arrest following a raid aimed at combating drug trafficking and abuse in the state. Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, the command’s spokesman, said, “as […]