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...
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KING CHARLES ACKNOWLEDGES 'PAINFUL' COLONIAL PAST WITH NIGERIA AT STATE BANQUET. (PHOTO).

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 King Charles acknowledges 'painful' colonial past with Nigeria at state banquet


King Charles III on Wednesday praised Britain's "partnership of equals" with Nigeria as he hosted a banquet for President Bola Tinubu during the first state visit by the leader of Africa's most populous nation in nearly four decades.


But referring to Nigeria's past as a British colony, Charles acknowledged "chapters in our shared history that I know have left painful marks", saying that "no words" could dissolve these.


The banquet in the historic Windsor Castle west of London saw Charles and Queen Camilla host Tinubu and his wife as well as Nigerian officials, bankers and business people and sports stars and cultural figures with Nigerian heritage.


Britain and Nigeria have a "deep bond" and a "partnership of equals that has brought us both enormous benefits," the king said in his opening speech.


"Our two nations share a vision of progress" based on "mutual respect and common values", Tinubu told the king in his speech, stating he was the first Nigerian leader ever to speak at Windsor Castle.


Charles described Nigeria as an "economic powerhouse" and said it "has not merely changed, it has arrived."


"Nigeria is investing in Britain's future as much as Britain is investing in Nigeria's", the king said, giving examples of Nigerian banks based in the City of London and British export finance supporting investment in Nigeria's ports.


Attending the banquet were Nigerian ministers and finance figures such as CEO of fintech bank Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda.


Tinubu has made less formal visits to Britain several times in his tenure and the two countries remain major partners in trade, aid and defence. London is also home to a huge Nigerian diaspora.


Celebrities with Nigerian heritage at the dinner included sports stars such as England rugby captain Maro Itoje, Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogo and former England footballer Eniola Aluko.


Arts figures included writer Ben Okri and Tiwa Savage, one of Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats stars.


Charles described such figures with connections to both Britain and Nigeria as a "living bridge" between the countries, calling Nigerians "quiet heroes" at "the heart of British life".


Tinubu said "our people remain the strongest bridge between our two countries," citing areas including healthcare and sport.


The Nigerian president is Muslim and King Charles thanked him for travelling during Ramadan which he said was "no small sacrifice" and wished him "Ramadan Mubarak".


This was the first state banquet during Ramadan hosting a Muslim head of state since 1928, with adjustments such as a prayer room for guests and iftar before the dinner.

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