The Edo State Government, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has initiated a drug abuse campaign in schools aimed at educating students about the dangers of substance abuse. The campaign includes the provision of free counselling services for students.

Gauteng Education Department officials and police conducted raids at schools in Gauteng, according to SABC News, as part of school safety operations aimed at addressing prohibited items. The department said the operations are uncovering banned materials on school premises, but the report did not specify how many schools were searched, what items were found, or whether arrests or disciplinary action followed. The initiative signals continued cooperation between education authorities and law enforcement over learner safety.

Gauteng's Education Department has stepped up safety raids targeting drugs and gang activity at schools across the South African province. According to SABC News, Education MEC Lebogang Maile has personally participated in operations at 23 schools so far. The raids form part of an ongoing campaign by provincial authorities to curb drug use and gangsterism in schools and to improve safety for pupils and staff.

The King's College Old Boys' Association (KCOBA) has called for an investigation into the alleged involvement of students in a Parents-Teachers Association protest. According to ThisDay Live, the association accused the PTA of using minors to malign the education minister and cited possible breaches of the Child's Rights Act and cybercrimes laws. The call was made in Abuja, where the association urged authorities to examine whether students were improperly drawn into the dispute.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have commended Abdulhameed Yushau, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for leading a Drug-Free Schools Initiative aimed at educating secondary school students about the risks of substance abuse. This awareness campaign took place at Parliament International School and Government Secondary School in Abuja.

Doctor Zo has issued a warning to Nigerian parents regarding the potential risks their children may face while studying in Canada, particularly emphasizing that a lack of supervision could lead to issues such as drug use and mental health challenges.