Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced it has extended its free petroleum product delivery to Kano, Imo, Anambra, and Nasarawa states. This move is expected to slash distribution costs for independent petroleum marketers and provide room for cheaper petrol. The initiative, which initially covered Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Abuja, and Delta states, is intended to bring petroleum products closer to marketers and retailers while removing the expense of shipping goods over long distances from the refinery to various parts of the nation, a statement said on Sunday. One of the main costs associated with the downstream petroleum product distribution chain is…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied issuing a governorship ticket to Danjuma La’ah ahead of the 2027 Kaduna State governorship election. The party’s Deputy National Chairman, North, Alhaji Sidi Abdul Bomi, stated this in an interview, dismissing as false a purported governorship ticket bearing La’ah’s name and circulating on social media. The development coincides with the dispute surrounding the party’s Kaduna State governorship ticket, as Mohammed Abbas and La’ah have been connected to conflicting claims to the candidacy. According to Bomi, the alleged paper that is making the rounds on social media does not originate from the party and…

Anthony Gordon celebrated his Barcelona debut by providing two assists in five minutes as the defending champions triumphed over Elche 5-0 in their La Liga opener. The England winger, who moved to Barcelona from Newcastle in the summer, was substituted in for Lamine Yamal in the 65th minute and recorded his first assist by setting up captain Raphinha just two minutes after entering the pitch. The 25-year-old, playing on the left flank, then set up a second goal just four minutes later after sprinting toward the net and laying the ball off to Fermin Lopez, who scored into an open…

A throwback interview in which renowned Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, well known as Ogogo, described his seven-year fight with illness has surfaced online following his death on Sunday at the age of 66. In an interview with Oyinmomo TV on July 4, 2025, the actor discussed the seriousness of his sickness, claiming that he once vomited blood and spent months praying while sitting due to agony. Recalling his experience at King Solomon Hospital, where he received a scan, Ogogo stated that doctors revealed substantial damage from the ulcer. He said, “I spent six, seven years battling this illness, ulcer. I…

Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo, will be buried in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday. Ogogo died at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 66, according to a burial announcement by veteran actor Jide Kosoko on his Instagram page. Kosoko stated that the actor’s remains would be taken to Ilaro on Sunday, where a lying-in-state ceremony would be held on Monday. The statement read, “With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who passed away at 3:00 p.m. today, Sunday, 23rd August 2026. At…

Manchester City scored two late goals to give Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win as manager, and deprive Marco Rose the perfect start as Bournemouth boss. Marcus Tavernier gave the Cherries the lead in the first half after Evanilson’s brilliant low ball across the box left him in plenty of space to thump home. Erling Haaland, who is normally at his most prolific in August, wasted a number of opportunities for City as they appeared to be in for a difficult afternoon. However, Marc Guehi, who was playing defensive midfield for the third time in his career, nodded in…

Troops from the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, demolished known IPOB/ESN strongholds in Anambra State’s Ogbaru Local Government Area, recovering guns, motorcycles, and supplies used to manufacture improvised explosive devices. The operation took place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in coordination with the maritime component, Department of State Services, and the Anambra Vigilante Group. According to the Nigerian Army’s X account, the joint force launched a coordinated daybreak onslaught against selected strongholds in Obene and Abator villages of the Ochuche and Umunankwo communities. The Army said that the purported IPOB/ESN members opened fire on the oncoming forces…

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, has condemned recent killings and abductions in Nigeria’s North Central area, stressing that the country must not become a “killing field.” Obi announced the announcement in a statement posted on his X account on Sunday, following recent attacks in Benue, Plateau, and Niger states. He referred to the attacks as a national security emergency, calling on governments at all levels to take immediate and decisive action to safeguard vulnerable groups and avoid more violence. He wrote, ”What is happening to our country? In recent days, deadly attacks have struck Benue, Plateau and…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) detained a 101-year-old great-grandmother for distributing illicit substances. Esther Ogunmabo, the great-grandmother, was caught in Ilisan, Ogun State, with retail sachets of skunk, a form of cannabis, weighing 90 grams and claiming to have sold them to locals. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the centenarian informed operatives she began being involved in the illegal drug trade after her supplies shop was destroyed by fire. The statement said in part, “Operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have recorded significant breakthroughs across the country’s land…

Popular Nigerian TikToker Nsikak Abigail, also known as Mirabel, has announced her return to social media after leaving a rehabilitation programme in Ogun State, months after she was taken into police custody over a false rape allegation. Mirabel made a series of posts on TikTok on Saturday, marking her first known public updates in months. In one of the posts, the TikToker wrote, “I survived, so I’m awaiting your hate comments.” In another post, she uploaded a video with the caption, “Out of therapy but not healed.” She also wrote in another post, “Made peace with my mental health since…