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  City Pulse News August 21, 2026 Petroleum depots across Nigeria have released fresh petrol prices amid rising global crude oil costs, while fuel marketers continue to flock to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for more competitive rates. In the latest market update, several major depots adjusted their ex-depot prices upward. Some operators increased rates by as much as ₦20 to ₦30 per litre.  Current listings show prices ranging from around ₦1,190 to ₦1,220 per litre at various Lagos and other regional facilities, including Pinnacle, Integrated, African Terminals, NIPCO, Liquid Bulk and others. The Dangote Refinery also revised its gantry price. After earlier reducing petrol to ₦1,165 per litre earlier in August,  the refinery has now raised it by ₦20 to ₦1,185 per litre, effective from midnight on 21 August 2026. Despite the increase,  Dangote’s price remains lower than most competing depot rates and sits below the estimated import landing cost of approximately ₦1,218...

              City pulse news  On Wednesday, 19 August 2026, tension erupted at the Onitsha Head Bridge area (River Niger Bridge / Ọgbọ Ọgwụ Market zone) in Anambra State. A confrontation between police officers and members of the public left at least two people with gunshot injuries. Traders and residents responded by blocking major roads and the busy expressway, causing a heavy traffic gridlock that disrupted movement between Onitsha and Asaba for several hours. Conflicting versions of what triggered the incident. Eyewitness accounts and circulating videos describe police stopping a trader who was moving pharmaceutical products (in a wheelbarrow or cartons) toward a motor park to send them to a customer. Some versions say the officers searched the man, found nothing illegal, then tried to force him into their vehicle. When he resisted, an officer allegedly opened fire, wounding him and possibly others nearby.Other reports claim the argument star...

  City Pulse News In early August 2026, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor (also referred to as J.J. Ezeokafor), the 72-year-old Anambra businessman, oil magnate, and founder/chairman of Jezco Group (including Jezco Oil and Lubricants, established around 1980), was abducted by armed men in the Ifite-Awka area of Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State. Reports indicate the incident occurred in the early hours (around 2 a.m.) while he was heading to or at a Catholic retreat/prayer ground for his usual spiritual activities. He had left without his regular security detail, which left him vulnerable. A reverend sister was also taken in the same incident. Ezeokafor is widely known as the father of social media personality and businessman Joseph Ezeokafor Jr. (popularly called Jowizaza or Jowi Zaza). His hometown of Ekwulobia reportedly postponed its New Yam Festival amid the distress caused by the abduction. After contact was established, the abductors initially demanded ₦700 million. F...

  City Pulse News Residents of the community benefited from a free medical outreach programme held over the weekend, as organisers provided basic health check-ups and awareness services. The one-day exercise, organised by local health volunteers in collaboration with community leaders, offered blood pressure screening, malaria testing, and general health education. Hundreds of residents, including women, children, and the elderly, turned out for the free services. According to the organisers, the programme aims to promote early detection of common health conditions and encourage people to prioritise regular medical check-ups. Free consultation and basic medications were also made available to those who needed them. Community members expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting that many people in the area struggle to afford regular hospital visits. Organisers said they plan to hold similar outreach programmes in the coming months. City Pulse News will continue to report on com...

  City Pulse News A new free skills training programme aimed at empowering young people and reducing unemployment has been officially launched in the community this week. The initiative, which is being organised by community leaders in partnership with local stakeholders, will provide training in high-demand areas such as digital skills, entrepreneurship, basic computer literacy, and selected vocational trades. The programme is open to young people between the ages of 18 and 35. According to the organisers, the three-month programme is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience that can help them secure employment or start their own small businesses. Successful participants will also receive certificates at the end of the training. Registration for the first batch is currently ongoing at the community centre. Interested applicants are required to come with a valid means of identification and a recent passport photograph. Limited slots are availa...