An Enugu-based pastor, Gabriel Obiano (Gabriel Ooc), has emerged winner of 2019 Monster Hit Story Contest. The competition is an initiative of Ororo Pattaya 20km and David Jones, who is known for his Anti-Drug Advocacy among Nigerian Youths. The contest, which ran on Instagram and Facebook between April and May, was designed for Nigerian youths…

Traffic on the Ikeja axis and its environs were disrupted at the weekend as students of different senior and junior secondary schools across...

As part of moves to combat drug and substance abuse and misuse in Nigeria, all the body of pharmacists in collaboration with regulatory agencies staged a 1000-man sensitisation and awareness road walk to educate and inform the public on the rising menace among youths in the country. The walk, which was organised by the Nigeria…

The Save Our Women and Girls Foundation (SOW & G) has joined in the fight against drug abuse among students and youths.

To combat the menace of drug abuse in schools, efficient drug regulation policies and appointment of drug-control officers in schools have been identified as crucial.

To rid the country of the menace of drug, the Federal Capital Territory [FCT] administration has pledged support for the Presidential...

Teens try drugs for many reasons that range from curiosity, peer pressure, availability of drugs, genetic predisposition and stress.

I remember with nostalgia how participants at a focused group discussion held recently in Lagos, bemoaned infestation of our nation by social problems perpetrated consciously and unconsciously by her own people.  Warning that under this condition, it may be thought audacious to talk of creating a better society while we are still battling with the problems of battered economy arising…

Teen and adolescent drug abuse is a serious problem, as drugs tend to affect them more significantly than adults, says Counselling Psychologist...

With the recent execution of a Nigerian by Saudi Arabia for drug trafficking, a group, Youth Initiative for Drug Research, Information, Support and Education (YouthRise Nigeria) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has sensitised Nigerian youths on the dangers of drug abuse. Speaking at a sensitization programme held yesterday…

The United States government has pledged to support the Silec Initiatives campaign in its fight against drug and opioid abuse in Nigeria. Founder/President of Silec Initiatives, Sunny Irakpo, has also been selected to participate in the U.S. International Leadership Exchange Programme of the U.S Department of States. The programme, which is held yearly, has seen…

The Nigeria Policing Programme (NPP) has called for the adoption of parents and community members as a holistic approach to tackle the rising menace of cultism and drug abuse in the country. Engaging families and the grassroots are pertinent, as it would yield positive outcome in the reduction of criminal activities and other negative impact…