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March 11, 2026

Ghana begins licensing Indian hemp to shore up government revenues

Ghana has now joined the growing list of African countries that have legalised cannabis.

Cannabis farm
March 11, 2026

Senate confirms Taiwo Oyedele as minister of state for finance

Mr Oyedele, 50, is an economist, accountant and public policy expert.

Taiwo Oyedele
March 11, 2026

Ex-Kaduna governor El-Rufai’s N1 billion suit against ICPC, others adjourned until March 25

The police, also in its counter affidavit deposed to by Inspector Ewa Anthony, argued that it had the statutory power to detect, arrest, investigate and prosecute offenders.

Sad El-Rufai
March 11, 2026

Iranian War: UAE intercepts new missiles, drones targeting Dubai

The UAE Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said its air defence systems responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

MISSILES
March 11, 2026

Nigerian footballer jailed in Norway over sex

Nigerian U-20 international Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by a Norwegian court.

Daniel Daga
March 11, 2026

Tinubu approves employment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for prisons  

“The president understands that he is the president of all Nigerians, including those inmates. As father to all, he has always shown that he cares,” the minister said.

Tunji-Ojo
March 10, 2026

Lagos: Court remands four police officers over killing of Owode market traders

The prosecutor alleged the defendants and others still at large conspired and shot several traders dead with AK-47 rifles.

Kirikiri Correctional Centre
March 10, 2026

Kogi govt’s transactions didn’t breach CBN rules, says EFCC witness in ex-governor Bello’s graft trial

The trial judge, Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned until Wednesday, for continuation of cross-examination and trial.

Governor Yahaya Bello