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tosin adesina May 16, 2018

Emzor is finally stepping up and offering a practical solution to Nigeria’s codeine crisis

Following a troubling encounter with the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) a few weeks ago after one of its senior sales managers was indicted in the…

Oluwatosin Adeshokan July 21, 2017

[The Music Blog]: Chester Bennington’s death reminds us that the mental health topic remains crucial

Chester Bennington was the stuff of dreams. His music was the first introduction of a lot of millennials into rock music. The 41 year old musician and songwriter was the…

Adebayo Emuleomo June 22, 2016

Warning: Boko Haram insurgency may create ‘a generation of drug addicts’

A man in the Internally Displaced Person camp at Daloi, Maiduguri has revealed that he got addicted to drugs to forget the memories of his parents and sister who were…

Mazi Emeka June 20, 2016

Reno Omokri: How not to get addicted to your salary

Speaking from his bed, author and television host, Reno Omokri, on Monday, spoke on how to overcome poverty and an addiction to salary, which he compares to an addiction to drugs.…

Sola February 21, 2015

Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola talks about posing nude, mini skirts & more (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Movie star, Bimbo Akintola, in an interview with Punch Newspaper spoke about what may be described as her fashion addiction. Akintola explained in detail her preference for…

Isime Esene November 30, 2014

True confession: My name is Adaobi Okwy and I’m a recovering addict… (READ)

by Adaobi Okwy I don’t have excuses. I should stop. I know. And I know too that many people may turn their noses at me and think, “what’s the…

February 26, 2014

6 mental conditions linked to SEX addiction

by Vanessa Luis Sex addiction can be best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterised by compulsive sexual behaviour. However, it is important to note that sex addiction is not simply an excuse for…

January 3, 2014

‘It tastes like milk’: Meet the mother-of-two who is addicted to drinking PAINT (PICTURED)

by Oke Efagene An Alabama woman, Heather Beal, has revealed her addiction to drinking paint, during the season premiere of a TV show called My Strange Addiction. The 43-year-old mother…

October 18, 2013

‘Porn addiction and more’: 10 ways to know you are a SEX ADDICT

by Renita Tisha Pinto Sex addicts don’t believe in emotional connections. The only thing they want is a person who will help them in fulfilling their urge for sex. They usually…

October 11, 2013

11 signs that you may have internet addiction

by Lauren Chadwick People addicted to the net also tend to withdraw from other activities that they previously enjoyed – sports, music, reading and many other things. 1. NEGLECTING FAMILY…

July 13, 2013

Opinion: Seyi Kolade, abstinence and the menace of sex addiction

by Philip Amiola On the other hand, some people treat sex as taboo. Most of us were not told the truth as children and teenagers whilst some of us were told…

March 18, 2013

Cautionary tale: Lil’ Wayne explains his addiction to codeine syrup (WATCH)

The young rapper found himself in hospital after his addiction to a concoction called 'syrup'—a mix of cough syrup and codeine—got the better of him. Here, he explains why he…

March 16, 2013

Lil Wayne’s professed drug addictions and hospitalisation is a warning about the dangers of codeine

One of the greatest marketing tools for drug addiction these days have been hip-hop artists who rap about “popping Mollys,” “sipping sizzurp,” and drinking until they pass out every single…

December 6, 2012

Opinion: The pungent potpourri of evil spirits in Nigeria

by Sandra Nwadi See all the successful people in Nigeria and all around the world are driven cum made by the Evil Spirit’s fellow team players, the Illuminati. Evil spirits…

November 27, 2012

Shocking: 10 normal things you may be addicted to

from Real Buzz We all have certain activities we love, but did you know you could be addicted to your favourite hobby? Check out the 10 surprising things you may…

October 31, 2012

Art or addiction? Meet the world’s most tattooed man, covered 100% in ink – See (unsettling) Photos

by Chi Ibe The ultimate in multi-layered tattooing is represented by the chainsaw juggling, unicycling, sword-swallowing Lucky Diamond Rich (Australia, born New Zealand), who has spent over 1,000 hours having…

April 8, 2012

Don’t go beyond Hennessy and ‘Alomo: On celebrity drug mishaps and Nigeria’s celebrity clan

by Richard Adeshola Adebay A recent image of Majek Fashek Please, I’m using this medium to plead with you guys, stay off! Completely! You don’t want to go down that road.…

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