A research conducted by the Nigerian Tobacco Atlas in 2015 says more than 16,100 Nigerians are killed by tobacco-caused diseases
A 2017 WHO report shows that tobacco kills more than 7 million people each year while more than 6 million of those deaths results from direct tobacco use.
When it comes to smoking celebrities experience the same difficulties like every other person.
Former BBNaija contestant, Teddy A shocked his fans when he took to his Twitter page declaring that he has quit smoking.
Teddy A who smoked on several occasions during BBNaija 2018 said:” And on this day I officially quit cigarettes, let this be a reminder”
Recall that the reality show star, revealed why he puffed cigarettes during his stay in the Big Brother Naija House.
In a diary session with Biggie, TeddyA revealed that cigarettes are his means of escape from the petty drama in the house. He also revealed he wasn’t down for the continued arguments and the general discontent amongst the housemates as he pleaded for more creative sessions to express himself.
“I am not down for petty arguments. That’s the reason why I smoke. For me, it is a means of escape. It just calms me down.”