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Rivers and Lagos top states where minors consume sachet alcohol

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Rivers and Lagos states top the list in the consumption of alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and Polyethylene Terephthalate bottles among minors and underage persons, according to a nationwide survey by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

The survey, conducted by NAFDAC in collaboration with the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria and carried out by Research and Data Solutions Ltd, Abuja, covered 1,788 respondents across six states between June and August 2021.

NAFDAC said the study examined access to alcohol and drinking frequency among minors below 13 years, underaged persons aged 13 to 17 years, and adults aged 18 years and above.

Presenting the findings on Tuesday, February 3, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, said alcohol remains “one of the most widely used substances of abuse among youths”.

She added that “the availability and easy access to alcohol have been identified as a contributory factor to the increasing alcohol consumption among minors.”

According to the report, “54.3 per cent of minors and underage respondents obtained alcohol by themselves. Nearly half (49.9 per cent) purchased drinks in sachets or PET bottles, with Rivers State recording the highest rates, 68.0 per cent for sachets and 64.5 per cent for PET bottles.”

“Lagos followed with 52.3 per cent and 47.7 per cent, respectively, while Kaduna recorded 38.6 per cent sachet and 28.4 per cent PET bottle consumption,” the report stated.

It further noted that “the proportion of drinks procured in sachets was higher among males (51.4 per cent) compared to females (41.5 per cent), and more in rural (50.1 per cent) compared to urban (45.3 per cent) locations.”

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The report also revealed that minors and underaged respondents accessed alcohol through other channels, including friends and relatives (49.9 per cent), social gatherings (45.9 per cent), and parents’ homes (21.7 per cent).

Among respondents who purchased alcohol themselves, the survey found that 47.2 per cent of minors and 48.8 per cent of underaged persons bought drinks in sachets, while 41.2 per cent of minors and 47.2 per cent of underaged respondents procured alcohol in PET bottles.

On drinking frequency, the report showed that 63.2 per cent of minors and 54.0 per cent of underaged persons were occasional drinkers.

However, 9.3 per cent of minors and 25.2 per cent of underaged respondents reported consuming alcohol daily.

The report called for stricter regulation, stating that “access to alcohol by children can be limited if pack sizes that can be easily concealed are not available.”

It added: “A ban on small pack sizes, including sachets and bottles below 200 millilitres, can reduce the menace of underage drinking.”

The report further urged parents, teachers, religious leaders and communities to take responsibility, warning that “consumption of alcohol by children should raise alarm for parents, teachers, religious leaders and the community at large.”

According to NAFDAC, the findings highlight the need for stronger policy interventions and sustained public awareness campaigns to curb underage drinking in both urban and rural communities across Nigeria.

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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