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Tramadol – the poor man's cocaine

October 30, 2020

With drug abuse in West Africa growing, acclaimed Nigerian journalist Ruona Meyer explains why young people are drawn to prescription drugs like Tramadol.

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Tramadol – the poor man's cocaine


Tramadol is known as the poor man’s cocaine. More and more young people are getting addicted to it in West Africa.

 

 

 

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Nigerian Music Sensation Chris Obehi in Palermo


After making the journey to Europe, Nigerian musician Chris Obehi has now become a local celebrity in Palermo, Italy. 

 

 

 

 

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Interview: Ruona Meyer, investigative journalist


We speak to Nigerian investigative journalist Ruona Meyer about the abuse of Codeine and Tramadol in West Africa.

 

 

 

 

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HTown Kids Trump Parody


With the US elections coming up, Nairobi Instagramers H-Town Kids produced a compilation of memorable Trump speeches.

 

 

 

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My City Tema

Welcome to Tema, Ghana’s biggest seaport. Here, the workers are the heroes.

 

 

 

 

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