Odumakin wants more government action to check drug abuse
A women’s rights activist, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, has called for a state of emergency in the health sector in Nigeria, to check the menace of drug abuse and its effects.
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Tag: Drug abuse
MTN ASAP: Rivers, Imo join in fight against substance abuse
The MTN-led Anti Substance Abuse Programme has berthed the campaign against drug abuse in Rivers and Imo, an official said on Monday.
Drug Abuse: FG reviewing National Drug Control Master Plan – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said his administration is in the process of reviewing the National Drug Control Master Plan 2015-2019 with a focus on drug control and consumption.
Drug trafficking: FG reads riot act to airlines
The Federal Government says it will henceforth penalise any airline whose staff collude with baggage handlers to tag names of innocent travelers on bags containing illicit drugs on out-bound flights.
FG restates commitment to solving drug abuse menace
The Presidential Advisory Committee on Elimination of Drug Abuse on Thursday restated its commitment to solving drug abuse menace in the country.
Drug Abuse: No new registration for alcohol in sachets — NAFDAC DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says it will no longer approve new registration for alcohol packaged in sachets.
Drug abuse: Presidential committee pledges to support NAFDAC
The Presidential Committee on Elimination of Drug Abuse has pledged unwavering support to the National Agency for Food Administration and Control on stopping drug abuse in the country.
Minister lists factors responsible for Zamfara’s security challenges
The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, says drug abuse, unemployment and governance are responsible for the “deplorable security situation in Zamfara”.
NDLEA to curb drug abuse through task force
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it will adopt task force approach in combating drug abuse and trafficking in the country.
Psychiatrist raises alarm over drug abuse in Adamawa
Vandi, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Yola, expressed concern over the increasing rate of drug abuse among different age groups.
Drug abuse: NURTW moves to curb menace among commercial drivers
Olugbade Olagunju, the Secretary, NURTW in FCT, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja.
Drug abuse: NDLEA sets up Drug Control Committee
As part of efforts to address cases of drug abuse in Gombe State, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has set up a committee on drug control.
Obasanjo urges West Africa to decriminalise drugs
West African governments should overhaul their drug laws to decriminalize personal use and prioritize treatment as a response to rising substance abuse in the region, former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo ...
FG expresses readiness to partner traditional rulers in checking drug abuse
In a statement by the office of the SGF on Wednesday in Abuja, Mustapha stated this when the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, Sub-Committee on Drug Abuse paid him a courtesy ...
APC partners NGOs to combat drug abuse
All Progressives Congress, Zamfara chapter, has pledged to partner with the non-governmental Ooganisations in the efforts to tackle drug abuse in the state.
Drug abuse: Lagos CP raises alarm, blames crime increase on menace
Imohimi made the call during a seminar organised by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, with the theme: “Stop the Stigmatization of Ex-Drug Users and Human Trafficking.”
Drug abuse, trafficking, threat to democracy, development – Gov. Ajimobi
Ajimobi, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Azeez Adeduntan, said this on Tuesday in Ibadan at a stakeholders’ conference to mark the 2018 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit ...
We won’t allow drug abuse damage our youth’s future – Ambode
The Governor gave the assurance through the Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, at the flag off ceremony of the Lagos State kicks against Drug Abuse, held at the ...
Emir of Dutse expresses concern over drug abuse among youths, street hawking by girls
Muhammad made the remarks in a Sallah message to residents at his palace in Dutse on Friday as Muslims celebrate Eid-el fitr to mark the end of the fasting month ...
Drug abuse: NDLEA, ABT take campaign to commercial drivers in Abuja
The Public Relations Officer of the command, Peter Adegbe, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja.
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