The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged parents of children battling drug addiction to seek help at its nearest rehabilitation centres. NDLEA Commander for Idiroko Special Area Command, Olusegun Adeyeye, made this appeal in Ota, Ogun, while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. Adeyeye stressed the importance of addressing … Read more
Heads of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) Departments in Lagos State’s LG/LCDAs has organized a Sensitisation Awareness Walk to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Drug Abuse. The event, held in Ikeja Local Government Area, aimed to raise awareness and promote collective action against these social ills. With the theme “SGBV? Not On … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s wife was in a NYSC kit, urging corps members to shun sexual violence, others. Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on corps members deployed to Lagos State to make a positive impact for the growth of Lagos and Nigeria as a … Read more
NDLEA officials have visited Augustine University for drug abuse sensitization. Eko hot blog reports that officials from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, visited Augustine University on June 11, 2024, to educate students and staff on the dangers of drug misuse. EDITOR’S PICK Borno Stands Alone Against State Police, Reps To … Read more
Jide Kosoko appointed as NDLEA Chairman Ban on various drugs and beverages Water the only approved substance Eko hot blog reports that In a bold move against drug abuse, renowned Nollywood actor Prince Jide Kosoko has stepped into his new role as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), issuing a stern … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has asked the officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to introduce novel ideas to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the country. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the 31st meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa (HONLAF) in Abuja on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that popular Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has warned fans and Nigerian youths to shun drug abuse. The singer paid a visit to the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) chairman, Buba Marwa, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja today, August 17, where he declared his support … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 32-year-old man, Samson Sikiru, said to be a drug addict, on Sunday, allegedly strangulated his mother to death, in Itanrin, in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The suspect’s younger brother, who is a night guard, raised the alarm after he returned from night duty and discovered that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, on Friday warned the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream One corps members to stay away from cultism and drug abuse, especially in the orientation camp. He stressed that anyone who violates the scheme’s rules and regulations would be appropriately sanctioned. He also … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has once again warned young adults, particularly teenagers and youths, against negative peer pressure that could lead them to indulge in drug and substance abuse and illicit trafficking activities. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, who gave this warning recently at a School … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Oyo State Government has vowed to combat the rising rate of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking among youth and students in the State. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusoji Adeyanju spoke in Ibadan during an occasion organized in commemoration of the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse … Read more
Nollywood actor, Ali Nuhu opens up on the shocking reality facing most homes in Northern Nigeria. According to the actor, many families I the North are being destroyed by drug abuse and addiction. In an interview with The Guardian, Nuhu explains this is one of the reasons he features in films centered on drug abuse. … Read more
National Institute for Cultural Orientation has launched a campaign in Imo state secondary schools to combat drug abuse, cultism, indecent dressing, and all forms of social vices. Yahuza, who was represented by Mrs. Chioma Duru, Director, NICO South East Zonal Office, stated that the FG believes that establishing cultural clubs in secondary schools will … Read more
Victim of Epe Berger Bridge Suicide Drowns as his body is yet to be found by the family Epe residents woke up on Tuesday to a Facebook video, showing a youth of the community squatting on the railings of the bridge. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that an unnamed man on Tuesday jumped into the Lagos … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has said that the Lagos State Government will collaborate with organisations to address drug abuse, social vices in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said his administration will continue to work collaboratively with organisations and individuals to create a future that is needed to put … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka Hon Tobun disclosed to the gathering the significance of Nation-building which not only translates to infrastructural development but the process of engaging all residents irrespective of age, creed or class. -EDITOR’S PICKS: Epe Division Is Primed For An Industrial Revolution – Ex Lagos Commissioner, Opeifa Wale Raji Expresses Shock Over Death Of … Read more
…Nigeria is the highest user of cannabis globally, a trend which has contributed to the insecurity in the country. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday suggested that the effects of drug abuse in the country was worse than acts of insecurity and banditry. The President made the comment at the launch of War Against Drug Abuse … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka A retired nurse and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Eredo Local Council Development Area, Mrs Oladunjoye Stella Odufisan says provocative and indecent dressing can’t be overlooked in attempts to address the issue of rape. Oladunjoye made the controversial stance in an interview with Ekohotblog on the sideline of … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says single ladies are to go for drug tests before getting married. NDLEA Chairman, Mohammed Mustapha Abdalla, made this known on Friday, August 21, while destroying seized illicit substances in Maiduguri. Abdalla said drug tests may be included in premarital screenings due to the increase in the rate … Read more
Mr Ralph Igwenagu, the Lagos State Commander of Narcotics (CN), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called for responsible parenting to combat drug abuse and trafficking among the youths. Igwenagu made the call in an interview with the Newsmen in Lagos on Sunday. He said that the manner of pursuit of livelihood by some … Read more