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Cannabis
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Edo NDLEA identifies cannabis cultivation and student involvement as major anti-drug hurdles
The Edo NDLEA highlights how cannabis forest farming and the recruitment of students into drug activities are complicating efforts to tackle substance abuse in the state.
August 7, 2026
Edo NDLEA and Army seize 1,359kg of cannabis from residential storage site
A joint operation by the NDLEA and Nigerian Army in Edo State led to the discovery of 1,359kg of cannabis hidden in a private residential bungalow and the arrest of two suspects.
July 28, 2026
Kano court sentences man to seven years for selling cannabis online
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced 28-year-old Ashiru Idris to seven years in prison for using social media to advertise cannabis.
July 15, 2026
Kenyan Court Rejects Rastafarian Request to Legalize Cannabis
A Kenyan High Court judge has dismissed a petition from the Rastafarian community seeking the right to use marijuana for religious purposes, though he noted that the country's current drug laws may require review.
July 15, 2026
Kenyan High Court Rejects Rastafarian Petition to Legalize Cannabis
Kenya's High Court has ruled against a Rastafarian group's attempt to legalize cannabis, citing a lack of proof that drug laws violate their constitutional rights.
July 15, 2026
NDLEA Reports Rise in Cannabis Cultivation Within Adamawa State
The NDLEA has identified and destroyed three cannabis farms in Adamawa State, signaling a shift toward local production of illicit substances in the region.
June 26, 2026