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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Apr 29

    People joke about a new generation of #sciencestudents on a #codeinediet in Nigeria. This is the true story of how students are drinking and being sold huge quantities of codeine cough syrup, an extremely addictive drug #BBCAfricaEyepic.twitter.com/2kHvn3zrpF

    Sweet sweet codeine: Nigeria's deadly cough syrup crisis
    In Nigeria, thousands of young people are addicted to codeine cough syrup – a medicine that’s become a street drug. Who makes this syrup? And who sells it to students? BBC Africa Eye investigates.
    11:00 PM - 29 Apr 2018
    • 6,179 Retweets
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    • Olamipo  Adebowale Akinfemiwa Michael Castro Adegbiji 'Seun J Shade Tayo-Opatayo Frank Tayo... 💣 NAZ Emma Bentley
    342 replies 6,179 retweets 4,110 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Emzor Pharmaceuticals‏ @emzornigeria Apr 30
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        The distribution of Emzolyn with Codeine has been suspended pending the results of a full and thorough internal investigation.

        68 replies 380 retweets 225 likes
      3. S.Sa'ad™‏ @sunusisaad May 1
        Replying to @emzornigeria @BBCAfrica

        This is however beyond Emzor, the National Assembly, House of Assembly of the relevant states, the NDLEA and civic societies should work together to find a lasting solution to this menace. #BanCodein

        2 replies 11 retweets 13 likes
      4. S.Sa'ad™‏ @sunusisaad May 1
        Replying to @sunusisaad @emzornigeria @BBCAfrica

        This Emzor case buttressed the fact that a business without ethics is an epidemic to the society. Corporations profiting at the expense of its suppose customers. #BanCodein

        1 reply 14 retweets 9 likes
      5. S.Sa'ad™‏ @sunusisaad May 1
        Replying to @sunusisaad @emzornigeria @BBCAfrica

        Although Emzor should be commanded for swiftly banning further sale or distribution of the Codeine Syrup, I can bet my last buck that Emzor has for long been aware of the negative use of the syrup by its 'supposed customers' #BanCodein

        7 replies 23 retweets 32 likes
      6. S.Sa'ad™‏ @sunusisaad May 1
        Replying to @sunusisaad @emzornigeria @BBCAfrica

        But Emzor chose to and proceeded to profit and hawk on our society, and on the vulnerable. Emzor banned further sale of the syrup only after @BBCAfrica documentary exposed their covert act. Emzor is complicit, unethical and unprofessional pharmaceutical company. #BanCodein

        2 replies 22 retweets 25 likes
      7. S.Sa'ad™‏ @sunusisaad May 1
        Replying to @sunusisaad @emzornigeria @BBCAfrica

        The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to ban with immediate effect further issuance of permits for the importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough preparations. #BanCodein

        3 replies 3 retweets 6 likes
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      2. katie 💎‏ @Pieramicaterina Apr 30
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        That rehabilitation center looks like a suicidal camp. They should do better 😩🙏🏽

        7 replies 9 retweets 56 likes
      3. Cheryl  🌻‏ @nacho_homie Apr 30
        Replying to @Pieramicaterina @BBCAfrica

        Fam, addict or not no one deserves to live in that condition 😭

        2 replies 8 retweets 54 likes
      4.  🔞‏ @waleetweets Apr 30
        Replying to @nacho_homie @Pieramicaterina @BBCAfrica

        Mehn I thought it was just me that noticed! Nobody can ever be rehabilitated in that place! its barely fit for animals smh🤒

        1 reply 3 retweets 34 likes
      5. Cheryl  🌻‏ @nacho_homie Apr 30
        Replying to @waleetweets @Pieramicaterina @BBCAfrica

        Imagine the diseases 😩

        2 replies 1 retweet 9 likes
      6.  🔞‏ @waleetweets Apr 30
        Replying to @nacho_homie @Pieramicaterina @BBCAfrica

        I cant even begin to. That place will scar them for life.. rubbish

        1 reply 0 retweets 8 likes
      7. Godwin Jackson‏ @gmjacksesq Apr 30
        Replying to @waleetweets @nacho_homie and

        you wont be there if you live free and safe.

        1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
      8.  🔞‏ @waleetweets Apr 30
        Replying to @gmjacksesq @nacho_homie and

        Lol that’s not the issue this guy. It’s meant to be REHAB. Do you honestly think anyone at all can get rehabilitated there ? Yes or no.

        2 replies 0 retweets 6 likes
      9. ̶D̶a̶n̶ A. F. V.‏ @Yaraduagroup Apr 30
        Replying to @waleetweets @gmjacksesq and

        ̶D̶a̶n̶ A. F. V. Retweeted Ayo Olofin

        That rehab center is like Sheraton na. Look at thishttps://twitter.com/samlofty1986/status/990273637901987841?ref_src=twcamp%5Ecopy%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Ecopy%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3 …

        ̶D̶a̶n̶ A. F. V. added,

        Ayo Olofin @samlofty1986
        A hospital in Sokoto. Patients taking drips under trees. That’s northern Nigeria. Those are relatives of Nigeria’s political destinations’ determiners. SHAME,@aishambuhari @TheMbuhari @OfficialAPCNg @OfficialPDPNig @Omojuwa @renoomokri @DeleMomodu pic.twitter.com/Q43LhhhmdB
        2 replies 4 retweets 10 likes
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      2. Tunji Iromini‏ @Detunjiprimo Apr 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        There is no evidence of large scale codeine abuse among Nigerian students as being reported here. You would help by narrowing this report to regions wt specific lifestyle profiles. Kindly update your report accordingly @ogundamisi @channelstv @NTANewsNow @FMICNigeria

        29 replies 14 retweets 68 likes
      3. Dieu est sage‏ @dblastinn Apr 30
        Replying to @Detunjiprimo @BBCAfrica and

        You are not a Nigerian.. better go and check your home and protect your children if you have any... I don't even know why they talk about only codeine where there is refnol, tramadol and injections

        2 replies 6 retweets 50 likes
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      2. Black Jėfe‏ @yemiiee Apr 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This is one of the things that makes the western world think we are in poverty, how would you say” it’s a deadly largely epidemic that’s sweeping across Nigeria” when it’s not true. SPECIFY DONT GENERALIZE @BBCAfrica

        28 replies 8 retweets 59 likes
      3. iodg™‏ @engineerAyo Apr 30
        Replying to @yemiiee @BBCAfrica

        You think it's not sweeping across Nigeria?

        3 replies 0 retweets 20 likes
      4. JackieW‏ @JWEZEE Apr 30
        Replying to @engineerAyo @yemiiee @BBCAfrica

        My dear it's swiping across Nigeria.. massively sef

        2 replies 0 retweets 40 likes
      5. Black Jėfe‏ @yemiiee Apr 30
        Replying to @JWEZEE @engineerAyo @BBCAfrica

        Well then I’m not seeing it, probably I haven’t taken time to give it an extra look

        7 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
      6. iodg™‏ @engineerAyo Apr 30
        Replying to @yemiiee @JWEZEE @BBCAfrica

        Maybe it's the coke or Pepsi bottle they empty it into or mix it with that helps disguise what they are drinking from you. That's the water bottle they carry that some artiste referred to in his song.

        1 reply 1 retweet 31 likes
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