11 Sep, 2025
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World Drug Day: Drug Abuse Threatens Nigeria’s Future, Pharmacists Warn

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, concerned voices across the nation are calling on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to combat the alarming rise in drug abuse. Stakeholders are demanding the implementation of stronger, prevention-focused policies, tighter regulatory controls, and […]

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World Drug Day: NHRC seeks humane ways of treating drug victims

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it is seeking for more humane ways to approach the treatment of drug victims including counselling and medicines. Dr Tony Ojukwu (SAN), Executive Secretary, NHRC, said this at an event to commemorate the 2025 World Drug Day. The event was organised by NHRC and the United Nations (UN) […]