The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Wednesday, publicly destroyed 25 tonnes of seized hard drugs in Kogi Stste. The NDLEA Chairman, Retired Brig.- Gen. Mohammed Marwa, who made the disclosure during the exercise held near Confluence Beach Hotel, Ganaja Village in Lokoja, described it as “very satisfactory.” Marwa, representated by the Director of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has detained a 24-year-old Thai woman for prosecution after she was caught with prohibited substances at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a press release on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large consignments of illicit drugs in Anambra, Cross River, Nasarawa, Taraba, Ekiti, and Lagos states. NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that in Cross River, the NDLEA’s patrol team along Ogoja -Abakaliki Road…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate, recovering multi-million-naira worth of Tramadol pills. The NDLEA Spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said four suspects detained following intelligence-led operations in Onitsha, Anambra, and Keffi in Nasarawa State, would be prosecuted after…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has evacuated 140 tonnes of expired and unregistered drugs from Aba to its office in Anambra. Mr Omoyeni Babatunji, the Deputy Director in charge of Investigation and Enforcement, NAFDAC Federal Taskforce, South South and South East states disclosed this on Saturday. Babatunji, while briefing…
BUA Cement Company on Tuesday donated drugs and other medical supplies worth N35 million to 16 clinics in various communities across Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The Managing Director of BUA Cement, Alhaji Yusuf Binji, explained that the donation was part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at supporting host…
The first ever Drugs and Social Issues Taskforce meeting, targeting drugs and other related social problems in Fijian schools, has been held in Suva. While addressing stakeholders, the Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca said children are the future leaders, who must be protected and educated well to make good decisions. Kuruleca said children took…
In recent years, the misuse of stimulant medications, such as Adderall and Ritalin, has become a concerning trend among individuals without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A recent study reveals that taking stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin without a proper ADHD diagnosis can lead to decreased productivity. Many individuals without ADHD believe these medications enhance…
