Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude rose to $126.32 per barrel on 15 September, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data reported by The PUNCH, adding to concerns that already high petrol prices could face further pressure. The Nigerian crude grade was reported at $123.28 a barrel a day earlier, meaning the latest figure represents an increase
Four Remanded in Ghana Over Alleged €225m Cocaine Shipment to France
An Accra High Court has remanded four people accused of involvement in the alleged export of nearly four tonnes of cocaine from Ghana to France. The defendants were named as Desmond Koranteng Curiel, also known as Paul Kweku Yeboah and “Biggs”; Musah Atta, also known as “Kromo”; Kweku Okyere; and Jessica Hartog. They have been
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Brentford Beat Chelsea 3-0 to Move Third in Premier League
Brentford produced a clinical second-half performance to defeat Chelsea 3–0 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Friday evening. Jaidon Anthony opened the scoring in the 61st minute before Igor Thiago doubled the hosts’ advantage with seven minutes of normal time remaining. Fábio Carvalho completed the victory in stoppage time. The result lifted Brentford to third
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The Gambia Registers Three New Political Parties Ahead of December Election
The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission has registered three new political parties ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for 5 December 2026. The National Democratic Party, National Builders Party and Gambia Labour Party were approved after meeting the registration requirements under the Elections Act 2025. Their registration brings the number of recognised political parties in
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PSG Reportedly Narrows Ballon d’Or Campaign to Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia
Paris Saint-Germain has reportedly decided to focus its campaign for the 2026 Ballon d’Or on Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, despite having a record number of players on the men’s shortlist. French reports citing Le Parisien say the club intends to give greater promotional support to the two forwards as voting for the award progresses.
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Apple challenges UK secrecy over encrypted iCloud access order
Apple and two civil liberties organisations have challenged the British Government’s refusal to say whether it ordered the technology company to provide access to encrypted data belonging to customers in the UK. The dispute was considered by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in London on Thursday, amid continuing concern about the effect that government access requirements
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Kompany Urges Bayern to Stay Focused Before Union Berlin Clash
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has warned his players against losing focus ahead of Friday’s Bundesliga match against Union Berlin. The German champions will welcome Union to the Allianz Arena in their final league fixture before the international break. The match is scheduled to begin at 8.30pm Central European Summer Time, or 7.30pm in
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Canada Extends Study Permit and Visitor Visa Processing Times for Nigerians
Nigerians applying for Canadian study permits and visitor visas now face longer estimated waiting periods following an update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Figures published on 16 September 2026 show that the estimated processing time for study permit applications submitted from Nigeria has increased from nine weeks to 10 weeks. The visitor visa estimate
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Viral Claim That UK Will Legalise Driving Without a Licence Is False
A video circulating on social media falsely claims that driving without a licence will become legal in the United Kingdom from 1 October 2026. The video says provisional licence holders will be allowed to drive alone after completing an approved safety course, without taking a practical driving test. It also presents the change as a
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South African Woman to Serve 25 Years in Nigeria for Heroin Importation
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman to concurrent prison terms after she pleaded guilty to importing 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria. Will Jessica Ann received 15 years’ imprisonment on the first count and 25 years on the second count. Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu ordered the sentences to
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