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 If a moth could be a cankerworm in the Nigerian Agricultural Production, how much more threat would over a thousand moths pose to the National food security. If the access to over 60,000 firearms could leave Nigerians in such a deplorable state, how much more threat would giving free rein to over 2,000, 000 firearms pose to the Nigerians’ security. It is no news that today, insecurity remains a recurring issue that poses a great threat to the corporate existence and well-being of Nigerians. It has been one of the greatest challenges bedeviling every part of the country. Based on reports, the south-west of Nigeria is threatened by a surge in armed robbery, extrajudicial killings, domestic crime, ‘herders on farmers’ violence, kidnapping, and banditry. Commercial crime, secessionist agitation, ritual killings, banditry, and attacks by unknown gunmen are the prevalent issues ravaging the south-east of the country. Meanwhile, the south-south is plagued by kidnapping, militancy and env...

The effects of excessive use of psychoactive drugs on individuals are far-reaching, ranging from physical to mental health related problems such as paranoia, depression, seizure and damaged body systems, which may eventually culminate in the loss of lives.  However, regardless of these underlying problems, it is a matter of great concern that individuals _ predominantly the youths nationwide _ have taken to this destructive act, and now develop an overwhelming urge for its indulgence on a daily basis. According to a recent report by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), it is revealed that 40% of Nigerian youths between the age of 18 – 35 are habitual drug abusers. And the question, which has gained much attention, leaving all in a state of curiosity and bewilderment, is: Having known the pernicious consequences of these hazardous substances, why do individuals continually develop a pressing urge to consume them? Discoveries made by health practitioners show that apart ...