A Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has secured nine-year prison sentences for two men convicted of supplying rubber solution and other intoxicating substances to underage children in Kano, Nigeria. According to the Daily Post, the convicts, identified as Kabiru Isa, also known as Mada, and Usman Hamisu, also known as Mani, were sentenced by Magistrate Muhammad Alhaji. The case forms part of efforts to curb drug abuse among minors in the state.

A US judge has sentenced a prominent Nigerian politician to five years in prison, detailing the nature of his offenses and the consequences of his actions. This development has created tension within Nigeria, reflecting the politician's influence and popularity.

A TikToker has been remanded in custody following allegations of cyberbullying against the widow of the late musician Mohbad. According to police prosecutors, the individual released a video on March 14, 2026, which contained derogatory comments and accusations suggesting that the widow was involved in a hidden agenda regarding her husband's affairs.

A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu, known as "Mai siket," to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman. He was convicted on nine counts related to the crime, which took place in Gidan Kwano, Kwanar Dangora, within the Kiru Local Government Area of the state.

A Lagos Magistrate Court in Oshodi has sentenced 14 individuals to three months in prison each for assaulting environmental sanitation officers during an enforcement operation at the Oshodi Resettlement Market.

An Accra Circuit Court in Ghana has sentenced TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison for falsely claiming that President John Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 presidential election, according to African Examiner. Mahama, who first became Ghana's president in 2012, returned to office after winning the 2024 election. The case highlights legal consequences in Ghana for spreading false claims about political figures on social media platforms.