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Nigerian Ruona Meyer was inspired by her famous journalist father - Godwin Agbroko - to become an investigative reporter like him. When he was killed, her grieving brother became addicted to codeine cough syrup. Ruona - clad in bullet proof vest and blue lipstick - risked her life to uncover the black market trade in the medicine that’s become a street drug. Her documentary Sweet, Sweet Codeine has been nominated for an Emmy.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Constanza Hola

Image: Ruona Meyer
Credit: BBC

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Published on Saturday, 19th February 2022.

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