{
  "id": 6206944,
  "title": "NNPC disowns fuel truck conveying cannabis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nnpc-disowns-fuel-truck-conveying-cannabis-6206944",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T01:28:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nnpc-disowns-fuel-truck-conveying-cannabis/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has denied ownership of a fuel truck carrying 2,145kg of cannabis seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Ondo State. The company stated that the vehicle with registration number MKA 960 XC was not part of NNPC's official fleet or any authorised dealers. NNPC's Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, confirmed in a statement that the logo on the truck did not match the company's current branding and was not listed in their asset database. NNPC is working with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners to gather information about the vehicle's history and purpose. The company emphasized its commitment to protecting its corporate identity and will pursue legal action against unauthorized use.",
  "summary": "NNPC Ltd. has disowned a fuel truck with its old logo, intercepted by NDLEA with 2,145kg of cannabis in Ondo State. The company clarifies the truck is not Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-disowns-fuel-truck-conveying-cannabis/",
  "key_points": [
    "NNPC denies ownership of fuel truck carrying cannabis.",
    "Truck's logo doesn't match NNPC's branding.",
    "NNPC working with transport owners to investigate vehicle's history."
  ],
  "editors_take": "NNPC's denial of ownership and announcement of pursuing legal action against unauthorized use signals a stricter approach to protecting its corporate identity and brand from misuse.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "NNPC disowns fuel truck conveying cannabis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nnpc-disowns-fuel-truck-conveying-cannabis",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:04:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}