Nigeria's youth are increasingly embracing a culture of drug and alcohol abuse, heavily influenced by creative scenes and pop stars as well as Western media that glamorize excess. Unlike countries with strong healthcare systems, Nigeria's healthcare is ill-equipped to handle the inevitable...
Nigerian singer Solidstar opened up about his struggles with hard substances, particularly crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as "ice." In a preview of an upcoming Honest Bunch podcast episode, he revealed being introduced to the drug in 2021 by a group of young boys.
Solidstar described...
Underneath a Freetown bridge, a haunting scene unfolds as young people, consumed by a synthetic drug known as "kush," shuffle like zombies. This gripping report explores the harrowing effects of the drug, a potent blend of opioids, cannabis, disinfectants, and, shockingly, rumors of ground-down...
A Consultant psychiatrist with the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBTH), Bauchi, Dr Abubakar Bagudu, says eight out of every 10 patients brought to the mental clinic of the hospital are youths who abused drugs.
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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned youths against consumption of illegal drugs.
Sanusi made the call while addressing...
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The federal government has said it will continue to support in providing succour for the internally displaced persons.
This was stated by President Muhammadu Buhari, who also said the federal government will continue to support the fight …
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A man has taken to social media to shares news of a 24 year old final year student has died after taking alcohol, codeine, tramadol and cannabis at a party.
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With all the controversial statements going around on social media about Olamide’s new song “Science Student” with most of the statements accusing the singer of being a drug abuse promoter, the YBNL boss has come out to finally make a statement, thereby debunking all accusations. …
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Drug use is moving on a fast pace in major cities across Nigeria. In Abuja, you will find codeine bottles littered on the street. Abuja has been getting a unique attention for its high drug use as seen in a tweet by a Twitter …
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The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said the Senate is pushing for laws that will tackle the menace of drug abuse in the country. The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, had earlier called for the enactment of a law that will compel public officers and traditional rulers …
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A farmer, Mr Usman Jubril, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly vandalizing a solar energy system installed in Badagry, Lagos State.
The drunken suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps after he slept off at the scene of...
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A boy whose name was withheld has reportedly sold his father’s two cars, a Lexus and a 4Runner worth N7.5 million for N350,000 in Umuahia, Abia State, due to his involvement in illicit drugs.
The Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abia State, Mr. Akingbade Bamidele...
German doctors will soon be able to prescribe cannabis to patients following a unanimous vote by lawmakers on Thursday, to recognise the medicinal benefits of the drug.
Patients suffering from serious illness will be able to receive cannabis in order to treat symptoms such as chronic pain...
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