We must unite to end drug abuse – Ex-President Buhari
Former President Muhammad Buhari, has expressed concern over the rate of drug abuse in Katsina State, saying all concerned indigenes must unite to end the menace. Buhari stated this at…
Expert cautions women against substance/drug abuse during pregnancy
Dr Martin Agwogie, President, International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP), has advised Nigerians, especially pregnant women, to avoid use of psychoactive substances/drugs, if not prescribed. Agwogie…
UNODC commends FCT Judiciary over designation of Judges for SGBV, others
By Aderogba George (NAN) The United Nations Office on Drug and Crimes (UNODC) has commended the FCT judiciary for designating particular judges to hear Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV)…
NAFDAC to use mechanical devices to weed out substandard drugs- D-G
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the agency has acquired new mechanical devices to further check substandard drugs. Adeyeye said…
WHO upgrades NAFDAC to maturity level 3
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the World Health Organisation (WHO) has upgraded the agency to maturity level three (3) in drug regulations and…
NGO pledges continuous mentorship, support to young-peers Nigerian
Young Ambassadors Against Drug Abuse Initiative (YAADAI), an NGO, says it will continue to mentor, support and encourage young-peers Nigerians to achieve their potential. The Chief Executive Officer of the…