Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Health

2026 Int. Day Against Drug Abuse, Illicit Trafficking EDSG highlights danger, challenges

The reality before us is deeply concerning. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Nigeria’s National Drug Use Survey, an estimated 14.3 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64, representing 14.4 percent of the population, use psychoactive substances, a figure significantly higher than the global average of 5.6 percent The South-South region, including Edo State, remains among the areas most affected by illicit drug use
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2027 Election: INEC sensitises voters for continuous registration

“This is the last and final phase of registration and after today, the people have just 10 days left between now and 10th of July to register. “So, we think we should use this last opportunity to reach the people where they are in large numbers, and it has really been fruitful as many people who were not aware, have been informed and they have said they would be registering. “It is 10 days; we have two more weeks of five work days each remaining; from 9a.m to 3p.m daily.”
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Fathers’ Day 2026: Honouring resilient fathers of Edo

Today, we honour the men who tirelessly nurture, provide, protect and lead their families with courage, sacrifice and love. "Fathers remain the bedrock of stable homes and strong communities, and their resilience, integrity and commitment continue to shape the social and economic progress of Edo State."
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