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Oil set for steepest weekly gain since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine

London, March 6, 2026 – Crude oil was headed on Friday for its sharpest weekly gain since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine ‌in February 2022, as conflict in the Middle East kept shipping and energy exports through the vital Strait of Hormuz blocked. Brent crude futures have surged 20% this week, while West Texas Intermediate has jumped 25%. On Friday, Brent extended its climb and was up $2.09, or 2.45%, to $87.50 per barrel at 0953 GMT. WTI ​rose $3.76, or 4.64%, to $84.77. Both benchmarks traded at …

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Jisike Collective: Tackling youth crime through storytelling

By Paul Ejime Abuja, March, 6, 2026 – Shaka (not his real name) is a 15-year-old born in Britain to African immigrant parents. The family live in Dorset County, in the South Coast of England.  A couple of years ago, Shaka and his friends went to hang out, but on his way back home, the police accosted him, and before he knew it, he was handcuffed and taken to the police station. Shaka was in shock and traumatized. To compound the situation, the police were not forthcoming with the reason/s …

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Oil jumps more than 3% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens

Houston, March 5, 2026 – Oil prices ​jumped more than 3% on Thursday, extending a rally as the escalating US.- Israel war with disrupted supplies and shipping, driving ‌some major producers in the Middle East to reduce output. Brent crude was up $2.98, or 3.66%, at $84.38 per barrel by 10:55 a.m. EST (1555 GMT), a fifth session of gains. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $4.28, or 5.73%, to $78.94. U.S. crude futures rose more than 5% during the session to reach their highest since January 21, 2025, Donald …