THAT’S NOT FAIR - KIM KARDASHIAN SAYS PRISONERS WHO FOUGHT L.A. WILDFIRES WERE PAID 'JUST A FEW DOLLARS,' AND SHE WANTS TO CHANGE THAT. (PHOTO).

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 That’s Not Fair - Kim Kardashian Says Prisoners Who Fought L.A. Wildfires Were Paid 'Just a Few Dollars,' and She Wants to Change That A renewed push for prison labor reform is gaining attention, with Kim Kardashian stepping in to support new legislation aimed at changing how incarcerated workers are paid. The bill, reintroduced on March 19 by Cory Booker, seeks to ensure that people working while incarcerated receive at least the federal minimum wage. It also proposes limits on deductions for fees, fines, and living costs within correctional facilities, through amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Kardashian, who has increasingly focused on criminal justice reform, explained that her support is rooted in what she witnessed during the Los Angeles wildfires.  “I personally watched incarcerated people who risked their lives battling the massive wildfires,” she said, pointing out that many were paid only a few dollars a day despite doing the same high-risk work as profess...

INEC MEETS SECURITY AGENCIES: HARPS ON LINKS BETWEEN SAFETY AND ELECTION CREDIBILITY. (PHOTO).


 INEC MEETS SECURITY AGENCIES: HARPS ON LINKS BETWEEN SAFETY AND ELECTION CREDIBILITY 


The Independent National Electoral Commission says Elections cannot be credible if citizens feel unsafe to participate.


Chairman of the Commission Prof Joash Amupitan speaking at a meeting with security agencies believes citizens must be assured of their safety ahead of the

forthcoming FCT area council polls, ekiti and osun States off cycle governorship elections and the 2027 general election. 


Timothy Yusuf reports that the discussion hinges on how early security planning could be critical to preventing avoidable challenges and ensuring peaceful elections at all times. 


As the 2027 General Election and other off cycle elections approach, public interest and expectations continue to rise. 


To this, INEC chairman Prof Joash Amupitan noted that the Commission had finalised its timetable in line with the law, the scale affirming the complexity of the elections demand early and sustained security engagement.


The Nigeria Police Force as the lead agency for election security in collaboration with other security agencies has already set machineries in place to protect the sanctity of elections at all times.

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