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Nigerian Centenarian's Cannabis Bust Shakes Local Culture

A shocking case unfolds in Nigeria as 101-year-old Esther Ogunmabo faces arrest for alleged cannabis distribution. This unprecedented event sparks conversations around tradition, local economies, and the evolving social fabric of communities, highlighting unique challenges faced by the nation's elders.

BBC Africa·August 25, 2026AI-curated

Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

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