State governments have been asked to prioritise the fight against substance abuse in their strategic work plans for a safe and secure society. This charge was given on Monday at the opening ceremony of a two-day training on Drug Prevention Treatment and Care (DPTC), organized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for spouses of state governors in Abuja. …

The Progressive Impact Organisation for Community Development (PRIMORG) will on Friday launch a sensitisation campaign against the worsening menace of drug abuse among young people. Titled ‘Safe Without Drugs (SWiD) Initiative’, the campaign possesses a wide range of programmes and activities meant to address the multifaceted problems of drug abuse in Nigeria and is billed to take off from Excellent …

The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, pledged to combat substance abuse and provide a safe space for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to give them access to rehabilitation services as well as a support system. The state government also assured PWDs of optimal attention to their well-being to enable them to excel in their endeavours. Speaking at a town hall with …

Former President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, cautioned Nigerian youths not to allow hard drugs to destroy their future and potential. Rather, Buhari said every Nigerian should be involved in the current efforts to tackle hard drug consumption in the country. The former President gave the advice in katsina in his remarks at a one-day dialogue on how to tackle the …

The burgeoning creative industry on the continent, encompassing music, film, fashion, and other artistic realms, has witnessed remarkable growth and international recognition. But beneath the surface of this success, there exists a darker narrative, which is the prevalence of drug abuse within the creative circles, one that the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has now sought collaboration to address head-on. …

The Senate has called on the executive arm of government to declare a state of emergency on drug abuse. The Red Chamber said drug abuse has become worrisome and urged the President Ahmed Bola Tinubu-led government to declare a state of emergency on narcotics. This followed a motion on the urgent need to address the menace of drug abuse sponsored …

The  National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said that approximately, 14.3 million Nigerians are involved in drug abuse. The agency said the 14.3 million Nigerian drug abusers are within the age range of 15 and 64 years, adding that more women are now involved. The Ogun State Commander of the NDLEA, Ibiba Odili stated this during the Launch of …

In its determination to address the menace of drug abuse in the society, Alimosho Professionals, a group of selfless leaders in various fields of human endeavour, will be making its first anniversary with a lecture on “Drug Abuse: Taming the Scourge, the Home and Societal Responsibilities”. The programme, which has a broad theme, “Towards a Better Tomorrow” and targeted largely …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a novel titled, The Truth about Sadia as part of its efforts to enlighten the public on the dangers of substance abuse through stories. According to a statement on Wednesday, this was disclosed in a letter signed by the agency’s Director, Media, and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, and addressed to the book’s …