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Gin in the Shadows: Why Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Still Hasn’t Reached the Street Sachet alcohol displayed openly in a Nigerian market despite government restrictions

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 22, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – On paper, the ban was decisive. In practice, it is porous. When Nigeria moved...

New Nicotine Products Flood Nigeria, Targeting Youth Nicotine and vaping products displayed in Nigerian retail outlets

Koko Maxwella February 13, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 570 new nicotine products enter Nigeria’s markets within three months, exploiting regulatory...

NDLEA Defends Mandatory Drug Tests in Universities to Deter Abuse NDLEA confirms Saudi release of three Nigerian pilgrims framed for drugs

Oluwatobi Adu December 22, 2025

TARABA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) defends compulsory drug integrity tests in Nigerian...

Nigeria’s Cholesterol Crisis: The Young Lives Lost Before the Warning Signs Young Nigerian adults exercising as cardiologists warn about rising cholesterol-related heart disease

Oluwatobi Adu December 7, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – On a humid Lagos morning, the news spread quickly through a neighbourhood gym: a...

AHF Opens Youth Wellness Centres to Tackle Rising STI Infections AHF Nigeria staff addressing media on new youth wellness initiatives

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius November 29, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has opened youth-centred Wellness Centres in Abuja and Benue...

Aproko Doctor Warns Young Nigerians on Rising Arthritis Risk Aproko Doctor raises arthritis awareness among young Nigerians on World Arthritis Day

Mirian Gom October 12, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – As the world marks World Arthritis Day 2025, Nigerian health influencer and physician, Dr....

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