House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on drug abuse and allocate resources for drug abuse response and treatment. This is with a view to avert a national catastrophe of unimaginable dimension in the country. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Adamu Gamawa, who called for the House intervention. In his lead debate, Gamawa […]
About 2,500 intending pilgrims have applied and also made initial payment for the 2024 Hajj. To this end, Intending pilgrims hoping to perform this year's hajj from the Federal Capital Territory, have been warned against the non-disclosure of ailments capable of creating health emergencies in the Holy land. Director of the Board, Abubakar Evuti, who was speaking at a media briefing on arrangements for the 2024 exercise noted that while […]
By James Itodo The Senate has advocated a state of emergency on drug abuse in the country to check the rising cases of substance abuse by Nigerians. The Red Chamber also mandated its committee on drugs and narcotics to liaise with relevant agencies of government such as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and NAFDAC to convene a national discourse on drug abuse. This, it believes, is to properly understand […]
