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Stop Discriminating Drug Users: Department of Health Calls for an End to Stigma and Judgment The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Luzon is urging the public to put an end to discrimination, judgment, and stigmatization of People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs). During Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week, themed People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention, DOH emphasized the need to stop and prevent discrimination against PWUDs while acknowledging their rights. By refraining from blaming and stigmatizing individuals with drug use disorders, we can help them receive essenti...

Sunday Ejike takes a look at the efforts by the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against illicit drugs trafficking and abuse in

The law can only work when good people are put in place to ensure that the right governance standards and methodology are put in place in a law enforcement related agency to demonstrate that nobody is above the law.

The recent Naira Marley and NDLEA exchange is one of the most controversial sensations I have come across in recent times. But pondering on the analyses of several media personalities and even individuals the most apparent learning is that Nigerians are far from removing the stigma that comes with drug abuse in this clime. Is…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has denied appointing Afrobeats star, Naira Marley as its ambassador following a recent meeting with the Chairman of the agency, Mohamed Buba Marwa.