Tag: Cannabis
Two fake policemen arrested with cannabis
The suspects, who were dressed in mobile police uniforms, were found with two Toyota Hilux vehicles loaded with substances suspected…
When dispatch riders deliver more than parcels
Some dispatch riders in Delta State have abandoned courier services for drug runs, police have revealed. State PRO, SP Bright…
Police reveal identities of cannabis -smoking school girls in viral video
The Police urged Nigerians to stop spreading such videos without knowing the full facts. “Sharing unconfirmed videos or posts can…
NDLEA nabs one legged drug dealer Garba with cannabis in Kebbi
Babafemi also disclosed that not less than 4.5kg of Loud same concealed inside the door panels and boot of an…
NDLEA destroys 28,959kg cannabis in Edo, Ekiti forests
NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja, said that the farm was located at Uhen forest in Ovia…
Zakari, Sausu, Adie cracked with 12,385kg drugs smuggled into Lagos
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the weekend seized 12,385 kilogrammes of Loud Cannabis, a strong…
Why Cannabis can’t be legalised in Nigeria – NDLEA
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa said the proponents of the legalization of Cannabis…
Pregnant woman Kate Nwuju busted with Cannabis in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 38-year-old pregnant woman, Kate Ngozi Nwuju with illicit drugs.
NDLEA destroys 22 hectares of cannabis farm in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, on Saturday arrested seven farmers suspected to be cannabis farmers in…
‘I am guilty’: Ojo busted with 250kg of cannabis confesses in court
A Federal High Court on Friday ordered that a 37-year-old man, Gbenga Ojo, who pleaded guilty to peddling 250g of…
Akeredolu backs legalising medicinal cannabis
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has said that it is important cannabis cultivated for medicinal purposes be legalized…
NDLEA boss kicks against attempt to legalise cannabis
Retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned against the attempt to legalise…
NDLEA intercepts cannabis concealed in beer truck in Imo
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Imo State command intercepted a 40-foot truck conveying…
Legislator propose bill to legalise cultivating, trading of cannabis
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Miriam Onuoha, member of the House of Representatives from Okigwe North federal constituency has proposed a bill…
Nigeria opposes UN move to make cannabis non-dangerous drug
Nigeria joined China, Egypt and 22 other countries in voting against a UN move to remove cannabis from a list…
Rwanda to issue licences for growing cannabis for export
The Rwandan government will issue licenses for growing cannabis for medical use and export, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) said…
How Marijuana gets people high: Scientists
Scientists in the United States have decoded why cannabis, known in Nigeria as Indian Hemp or marijuana, make people high…
Customs impounds cannabis-filled Volkswagen in Kaduna
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) intercepted a Volkswagen Golf 3 car with Reg no. ABC45LP laden with 5 bags of…
“Africa will become the cannabinoid production centre” – Expert says
Africa is likely to become one of the world’s top medical cannabis growers, a group of researchers, scientists and entrepreneurs…
Lagos Customs intercepts 1,582 parcels of cannabis in Indomie truck
The Customs Service, Seme Border Area Command, says it has intercepted 20 sacks of 1,582 parcels of Cannabis Sativa(Indian Hemp)…
NDLEA seizes 23.8kg cannabis from Ebonyi community
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has confiscated 23.8 kg worth of cannabis during a raid at…
NDLEA destroys 110,542 tonnes of cannabis in Ondo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ondo State on Thursday destroyed drugs weighing 110,542 tonnes.
NDLEA seizes 18kg of cannabis in Niger
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, has seized 18kg of hemp and arrested two suspected drug traffickers…
Anxiety, inflammation may be alleviated by cannabis-like drugs
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and some types of inflammation may be alleviated by cannabis-like drugs, according to researchers.
Australian researchers debunk claims of cannabis reducing chronic pain
Australian researchers said there is no strong evidence to suggest that cannabis reduces chronic non-cancer pain, in spite of growing…
NDLEA nabs 2 suspects, seizes 1,459kg of cannabis in Niger state
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, said on Friday that it had arrested two suspects and seized…
NDLEA arrests Grandpa, uncovers 2 cannabis warehouses in Edo
A 64-year-old grandfather, Daniel Idemudia, has been arrested in Benin, by the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law…
Navy patrol seize 124 bags of cannabis worth N150m on Badagry creeks
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 124 bags of cannabis with a street value of N150 million at Badagry creeks in…
Cannabis: NDLEA arrests 14 farmers with in Gombe
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Gombe State on Tuesday said its operatives arrested 14 farmers for cultivating…
Man Arrested With N.5m Cannabis In Jigawa
The Jigawa Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday said it had arrested a 46-year-old man…