Substance Abuse
Wendy Williams “Doing Her Best” In A Wellness Facility
TV personality Wendy Williams is undergoing treatment in a wellness facility. Her manager, Will Selby, confirmed the news and defended her decision while expressing optimism about her situation. Williams, who has battled alcoholism in addition to other health issues, was reported to have been hospitalized last month but her publicist denied that took place.
Kano governor orders compulsory drug test for council election contestants
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has directed all cleared contestants in the forthcoming local government elections scheduled to hold January 16 to be subjected to a compulsory drug test. The state commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the state Executive Council Meeting held at the Government House, Kano. According to Garba, the decision was part of the government’s policies to rid Kano of illicit substance abuse. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to tackle drug abuse among political leaders. He said the government would not hesitate to issue necessary disciplinary measures against ”anyone found with the trace of illicit substance including a compulsory recommendation for rehabilitation”. G...
