…at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, will speak on mental healthcare, addiction and suicide prevention. Also speaking is Prof. Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and formerPresident of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria. His work i…

…intervention and access to care. Issues expected to feature prominently include youth addiction, suicide prevention, treatment gaps, early intervention and the growing influence of social media and digital technology on young people’s wellbeing. The summit will bring together psychiatrists, policymakers, public health…

…safety and public safety perspective to discussions that will also cover substance use, addiction, trauma, early intervention and access to care. His involvement also highlights the intersection between mental health and public safety, particularly the consequences of substance use, trauma and risky behaviour among you…

…the 1980s and 1990s. Chico has previously spoken publicly about his struggles with drug addiction and served time on narcotics-related charges. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 1:29 PM | Share this Story

Singer Doja Cat opens up on struggle with cocaine addiction Doja Cat has opened up about her past struggles with cocaine, alcohol and marijuana, revealing that she battled drug use years ago but is now "well past that."The rapper made the admission in a series of TikTok videos posted Monday, August 31, saying she "stru…

…of The Moraya Show, Abraham disclosed that she was a cigarette addict but gave up the addiction because she didn’t want to lose her marriage. She praised her husband for his support and impact in her life and career, but admitted that she still vapes despite quitting cigarettes. “My husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi is one of…

…the former child star opened up about her harrowing battles with alcohol and opioid addiction, postpartum depression, domestic abuse and the pressures of growing up in Hollywood. Panettiere had been working since she was a baby, appearing in commercials at just 11 months old before landing roles on the soaps "One Life…

…of narcotics destroyed lies a story of a young life at risk, a family torn apart by addiction, and communities endangered by drug-related crime and impaired driving. Marwa said the destroyed consignment represented more than the elimination of contraband, stressing that illicit drugs weaken the labour force, raise heal…

…mother to leave her house, weeks after raising concerns about her brother’s alleged drug addiction and its impact on her family. Adiele made the disclosure in a series of posts on social media, saying she wants to focus on her daughter, who lives in the same house. She alleged that her mother’s presence had become a so…

…Dior Adiele asks her mum to leave her house weeks after she lamented that her brother's addiction was wrecking her life Artist Dior Adiele has insisted that her mother must leave her house. According to Dior, her mother made her start paying rent while living with her at 16. She said her childhood was stolen from her b…

…In that book, she wrote of the pressures of being a child star and her experiences of addiction and recovery. She had also spoken of estrangement from her mother, who managed her career as a child and later criticised her daughter’s book. AFP

…extreme poverty. She cited children who end up begging on the streets, struggling with addiction, hunger or crime as examples of what she believes is often overlooked when people focus only on successful individuals who came from disadvantaged backgrounds. Shirin also criticised the expectation placed on some young peo…

…recounts how he m@sturbated for two years, even with liquid soap before overcoming the addiction Nigerian singer Flavour has given a candid account of a period in his life when he struggled with a m*sturbation addiction, revealing the experience during a TikTok live session with friends.According to the singer, the hab…

…but I'm drained and genuinely need help" - Lady cries out over brother's alleged drug addiction A Nigerian woman has cried out for help over her brother's alleged drug addiction, saying his struggle began after he gained admission to the University of Lagos in 2019 and has continued for years.In an emotional video, she…

…inherits habits — good and bad. Good parenting interrupts cycles of abuse, poverty, addiction or neglect. It gives children tools their parents may not have had. But bad parenting produces societal miscreants, thugs and bad elements in society.” On Nigeria: “It is about all of us.” Speaking on the country’s current sit…

…that dependence on gambling for income can expose young people to financial hardship, addiction and other social challenges.

…advocacy networks, as well as rehabilitation and support programmes for victims of addiction. Marwa urged parents to return to core values of responsible parenting, warning Nigerian youths against substance abuse, describing it as a “false escape.” "To our parents, I urge you to return to the core values of parenting,…

…to pay inflated cash prices, the defendant abandoned that responsibility, exploited addiction, and endangered lives for personal profit. "This conviction reinforces DEA's commitment to the American people: no one is above the law when they violate the public's trust and contribute to the unlawful distribution of danger…

…said the incident highlights the dangers associated with substance abuse and drug addiction, particularly among young people. It reiterated its commitment to the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices, aimed at tackling drug abuse, cultism and other criminal activities through advocacy, public sensitisation an…

…sustainable development if its youth population was threatened by substance abuse and addiction, stressing that criminal networks involved in drug trafficking continued to undermine national security and exploit societal vulnerabilities. According to him, the summit provides an opportunity for stakeholders to renew the…

…young Nigerians as the most vulnerable to drug abuse, warning that their exposure to addiction was a threat to the country's future. "Their vulnerability to drug abuse and addiction is not merely a personal tragedy for each affected family. It is a direct threat to our national development," he said. Akume also raised…

…overweight, hunger and poor results of blood analysis are the results of this kind of addiction. The fact is that all dangerous products have some common characteristic trait - they are processed products. Products loaded with sugars, carbohydrates, unhealthy fats and salt become a reason of obesity, diabetes type 2, d…

…continue to pursue traffickers wherever they hide, dismantle cartels that profit from addiction and disrupt every link in the supply chain. " We specifically warn those who profit from the misery of others through illicit drug trafficking to desist forthwith. " We will find you, arrest you, prosecute you and destroy yo…