Tag: DRUG ABUSE
How I struggled to overcome drug addiction – Timaya
Singer Inetimi Timaya Odon, simply known as Timaya, has said he struggled to give up his drug addiction.
The 43-year-old narrated his ordeal during a...
Ex-tennis star Tanya Okpala returned to Nigeria in 2007 over alleged...
Godwin Kienka, former coach of Tanya Okpala, has said that the ex-tennis player returned to Nigeria from the United States in 2007 over drug-related...
AFRIMA president advocates measures to combat drug abuse in Africa’s creative...
Founder and president of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Mike Dada has advocated concerted measures to combat drug abuse in Africa's creative industry.
Mr...
Naira Marley not our ambassador – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said that its engagement with musician Afeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, is to encourage...
Naira Marley visits NDLEA boss Buba Marwa, declares support for war...
Singer Naira Marley on Thursday paid a visit to the national headquarters of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to declare his support...
Suspended actor Jerry Williams ‘enters rehab’ over alleged drug abuse
Suspended actor Jerry Williams has reportedly entered rehab over alleged drug abuse.
The movie star, who was suspended last month by the Actors’ Guild of...
AGN suspends actor Jerry Williams indefinitely over alleged drug abuse
The leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced the indefinite suspension of actor Jerry Williams following his alleged involvement in illicit...
Man docked over alleged possession of Indian hemp
A 28-year-old man Akinola Pelumi, on Friday, appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court over alleged possession of Indian hemp.
Pelumi, whose address was not given,...
Marwa charges parents, society to join fight against drug abuse among...
Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd) has charged parents and other stakeholders to rise up...
21-year-old dies at Lagos birthday party after mixing hard drugs
Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of Michael Arigbabuwo, 21, at a birthday party after allegedly mixing hard drugs for maximum effect.
Spokesman...