Tag: drug abuse
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I almost died from an overdose in 2007 – Eminem
Eminem, real name Marshall Bruce Mathers, has spoken about the drug overdose that almost killed him in 2007. The American rapper admitted that music saved his ... -
Ebenezer Obey launches ministry against drug and alcohol abuse in memory of deceased son
In honour of his late son, Olayinka Olalekan, veteran juju performer Ebenezer Obey has started a ministry to fight drug and alcohol abuse. The ministry, which he called Freedom from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Ministry (FADAM), aims to educate young people about the dangers associated with excessive aversion to drugs and alcohol. Obey made a suggestion that Olayinka may have died from drug addiction when discussing the inspiration for the ministry. He continued by saying that he made an effort to support Olayinka in overcoming his weaknesses in his role as a father. Obey claimed that six months earlier, medics called him to tell him that Olayinka only had a few months to live. He claimed that FADAM will provide a means of helping the families and caregivers of alcoholic and drug-dependent youngsters to overcome the difficulties facing them. In his words: “The doctors called me six months ago to inform me that Yinka has less than six months ... -
NDLEA considers making drug test a prerequisite for marriage in Churches and Mosques
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is considering a new policy that will make drug testing a prerequisite for marriage in churches and ... -
Rapper Juice WRLD cause of death confirmed
Rapper Juice WRLD who goes by the name Jarad Anthony Higgins, real cause of death confirmed. the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office on Wednesday said that ... -
Drug abuse education should be taught at all levels-Oluwafemi Silas, Expert
Drug abuse is fast becoming an epidemic in the society. According to statistics, the major victims are the youths between age 10 – 29. Allure Vanguard ... -
Administering antimalarial drugs to children not diagnosed with malaria is drug abuse — Pediatrician
A Paediatric Neurologist, Okunola Olusola, at the weekend, called on parents who administer antimalarial medication drugs to children not diagnosed with malaria, to desist from it. ... -
Leo Dasilva addresses students on dangers of drug
By Temitope Ojo Big Brother Naija season 3 housemate, Leo Dasilva aka Leo, was a guest at Junior Secondary School Nyanyan, Abuja, during the inauguration of ... -
NBC bans Olamide’s latest hit single, ‘Science Students’
By Rita Chioma, Though Olamide has explained severally that his latest smash hit song “Science Students” is aimed at fighting drug abuse, the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation ...
