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 I’ll Do the Hard Job - Kate Middleton Jokes With Prince William at Brewery Stop A relaxed day along the River Thames turned into a lighthearted moment for Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales, who spent time visiting small businesses and chatting with locals around London on March 12. The royal couple made several stops at markets and independent vendors, sampling local goods and even stepping behind the counter to lend a hand.  Coffee was poured, cheese and fruit crumbles were served, and plenty of smiles were exchanged with curious onlookers. One particularly charming moment unfolded during a conversation about honey. As Kate discussed how different flowers influence the flavor of honey produced by bees, William could not resist teasing his wife in front of the crowd. “Catherine’s got her own bees, she knows a lot about bees,” he joked. “Be careful what you say, you might be corrected.” Kate’s interest in beekeeping is well known. She previously ...

 Sebastian Bach breaks silence on Christina Applegate and Brad Pitt love triangle Sebastian Bach has responded to Christina Applegate’s revelation in her new memoir that she left Brad Pitt at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards to spend time with the rocker.  In comments published by Billboard, the former Skid Row frontman said he was surprised by the resurfaced story and offered an apology. “I was a single guy on tour, in a band, and I met a lot of girls and I apologize if I hurt her, if I hurt anybody,” Bach explained, adding that the whirlwind of rock ’n’ roll in his youth often led to impulsive choices.  “It was a long time ago. If I hurt anybody, I apologize for it.” Applegate, now 54, wrote in You with the Sad Eyes that she impulsively left Pitt then still an up-and-coming actor for Bach, describing him as a “long-haired hunk” she couldn’t stop staring at.  She recalled feeling powerful in the moment but later regretted the decision, especially after learning Bach ...

 Rosamund Pike makes rare comments about ending her engagement to director Joe Wright: Felt like 'a big adult failure' Rosamund Pike has offered a candid reflection on her past relationship with Pride and Prejudice director Joe Wright, which lasted from 2005 to 2008.  Speaking on the podcast How to Fail with Elizabeth Day, the 47-year-old actress described their romance as a “huge love affair” filled with adventure and passion, but admitted the breakup was devastating.  She recalled how public speculation at the time fueled rumors of scandal, though she emphasized the split was far less dramatic than people imagined. Pike explained that the end of the engagement left her feeling like she had failed at a key milestone, particularly during the first holiday season afterward when she returned to her parents’ home.  She said it felt like “a big adult failure,” not only because she hadn’t achieved the expected template of marriage, but also because she was still in love w...

 Alexa Ray says dad Billy Joel is 'a fighter' and 'doing great' since brain disorder diagnosis Alexa Ray Joel has spoken warmly about her father Billy Joel’s commitment to his health, praising him for staying disciplined with physical therapy and diet.  In her interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she described him as “a fighter” who has always shown resilience, especially now as he manages normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition caused by fluid buildup in the brain that can affect balance, vision, and hearing. Billy Joel first revealed his diagnosis in May 2025, explaining that doctors advised him to pause performing.  Since then, he’s reassured fans that he’s doing well, even downplaying the seriousness of the condition by saying it “sounds a lot worse than what I’m feeling.”  Alexa Ray admitted she was shaken when she saw footage of her father’s fall during a Connecticut show last year, but said she’s been closely involved in his care and encourages him ...

 Donald Trump confirms he broke up heated fight between Kobe Bryant and Jayson Williams That story about Donald Trump recalling an encounter between Kobe Bryant and Jayson Williams during the 1998 All-Star Weekend is one of those little-known anecdotes that blends celebrity, sports, and politics in a surprising way.  According to Trump, the scuffle broke out in an elevator at the Grand Hyatt hotel in New York, which he owned at the time.  He says Williams lunged at Kobe, and he stepped in to break it up something he admitted was “probably not a smart thing to do,” but insisted it ended peacefully. What makes the account striking is how rarely it’s been mentioned over the years. Trump himself hadn’t spoken much about it until now, and the details remain hazy what was said between Kobe and Williams, and how exactly Trump intervened, are unclear.  But the retelling adds another layer to the mythology around Kobe, who was just 19 at the time and already a rising star. It...

 Cassie Ventura Shares First Photo of Baby Son While Celebrating Alex Fine’s Birthday Family moments took center stage for Cassie Ventura this week as she shared a rare glimpse of her youngest child. The 39 year old singer posted a photo on Instagram on March 12 while celebrating the birthday of her husband, Alex Fine. The image showed Fine relaxing on a couch with their infant son nestled beside him. Fine, who recently turned 33, looked toward the camera while the baby appeared more interested in his father, reaching out and holding his face during the quiet moment. “I love you Best Friend,” Cassie wrote alongside the picture. “Happy Birthday.” The photo marked the first time she publicly shared an image of their son, who arrived about nine months ago. The couple welcomed the baby boy as the newest member of a growing household that already includes their two daughters. Cassie and Fine are also parents to Frankie Fine, 6, and Sunny Fine, 4. For Cassie, motherhood has reshaped how ...

 "WE COULDN’T RETRIEVE THE BODIES" - FAMILY SOURCE EXPLAINS DELAY IN BURIAL OF 13 BENUE VICTIMS IN THE KWANDE ATTACK  The planned burial of 13 victims killed during a recent attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Turan community, Jato-Aka, in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, has been postponed following the disappearance of a mortician at the facility where the corpses were kept. Families of the deceased and members of the Concerned Sons and Daughters of Turan Community had earlier fixed Thursday, March 12, 2026, for a mass burial. Preparations were already underway at Mbachom community, where sympathisers and residents gathered in anticipation of the funeral. However, the ceremony was halted after relatives were unable to retrieve the bodies from the mortuary. A relative of one of the victims, Bemgba Numve, who spoke to journalists in the community, said the development left grieving families confused and frustrated. “My brother was killed in the attack and we pla...

 TWO SOLDIERS KILLED AS YOUTHS CLASH WITH TROOPS IN CROSS RIVER COMMUNITY  Two Nigerian Army officers, including an intelligence officer, have been killed following a violent confrontation between youths and soldiers in a disputed area of Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident occurred in the crisis-prone zone between Isabang and Alesi communities, where troops had reportedly moved to apprehend suspects linked to an earlier assault on a local miner. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the crisis began on March 11 when a 25-year-old miner, Ibrahim Musa, who trades in tin ore at Ekuri village, was allegedly attacked by youths at a checkpoint in the area. The assailants were said to have beaten him and confiscated the minerals he had mined. The victim later reported the incident to soldiers stationed at the 245 Battalion, Edor Barracks, located near Jenifer Etuh’s Hospital in Ochon. Acting on the complaint, troops reportedly moved into a nearby for...

 LAGOS SCHOOLS RECEIVE N20M SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, CASH PRIZES, TROPHIES IN COMPETITION Winners of the year 2024 Aketi Bowl ll National Competition, held in Calabar, Cross Rivers State, were on Wednesday, presented with Prize Money, Trophies and Scholarship Awards in recognition of their commitment and dedication at the event. The Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) and the Nigeria Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL) presented winners of the male and female categories from Ikeja Senior Grammar School, Oshodi and Army Cantonment Girls Senior School Ojo, with N20,000,000 scholarship awards, N1,000,000 cash awards, and a trophy each. Speaking during the presentation, held in the Conference Room of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, the Commissioner, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun commended NAFA for promoting innovation and sports development among Nigerian youth. He viewed sports as a vital part of education, contributing to students' physical and mental health, ...

 “OUR ELDERLY MUST NOT BE NEGLECTED” - COMMISSIONER Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, has reiterated the commitment of the State Government towards the elderly, stressing that they must not be neglected in the scheme of things. He stated this on Thursday at an event organised by the Ministry to mark the “International Day of the Elderly" at the People's Home, Yaba. Mr. Ogunlende noted that the elderly had contributed tremendously to building the nation while they were much younger in various sectors they worked as a result of which the nation got to the level it is today, adding that they deserve fair treatment in return for their services in the past. The Permanent Secretary, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-osanyintolu assured the elderly that the State Government through the Ministry would continue to implement policies and programmes that would give them a sense of belonging so long as they reside in Lagos State. Her ...

 THE STUDENTS IN THE DISTURBING VIDEO FROM  IGBINEDION SECONDARY SCHOOL, BENIN HAVE BEEN EXPELLED AND ARRESTED. Official Statement We are aware of a video currently circulating online showing a serious incident of bullying and physical assault involving students at the school. The behaviour shown in the video is deeply disturbing and stands in direct violation of the values and standards we uphold. The school maintains a strict zaro-tolerance policy toward bulying, cultism, intimidation, harassment, and any form of violence Following an immediate investigation, the students responsible have been EXPELLED from the school with immediate effect. Such conduct will never be tolerated within our school community Our priority remains the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of every student. We are providing support to those affected and are working closely with their families to ensure the matter is addressed with the seriousness it deserves. The incident has beer ported to the authoritie...

 “At The Past Election I Didn’t Support Tinubu Because I Wanted To Be An Igbo Boy By Supporting Peter Obi, And I Made Some Careless Mistakes. I Was a Fool Then, But Not Anymore. We’re Just Looking For a Fair Share In This Government. We Igbos Are a People Defeated During The War, And It Hasn’t Been Easy For Us In Nigeria. That’s Why We Want To Be Smart This Time Around To Get What We Want. We Don’t Want To Lose Again, And We Will Never Waste Our Votes Again. That’s Why We’re Standing With City Boy Movement And Tinubu. Also, They Won’t Tell You That Seyi Tinubu Is Marrying An Igbo Girl. He Is Our Brother And Our Own.”  – Cubana Chief Priest

A supposedly Dead Lawyer 'Appears' in Port Harcourt Court Two Months After he was declared dead, Sparks Confusion and Probe A Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, experienced a shocking and brief disruption on Thursday, March 12, 2026, after official records showed that a lawyer who died in December 2025 had supposedly appeared in court and represented a client on February 10, 2026. The strange situation came to light during a court session presided over by Senior Magistrate Kingsley Briggs. When the matter was called, the lawyer representing the litigant was absent. The litigant then informed the court that his counsel had passed away in December 2025. Surprised by the claim, Magistrate Briggs checked the court’s record book. The records clearly stated that the same lawyer had been present during proceedings on February 10, 2026. On that earlier date, the lawyer had reportedly pleaded against the issuance of a bench warrant for the litigant’s absence, explaining th...

 TCN BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 330kV TURN-IN TURN-OUT TRANSMISSION LINE; IHOVBOR - AJAOKUTA The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN, says it is  constructing a new 330kV turn-in turn-Out transmission line at Ihovbor Work Centre, involving the stringing of the Ihovbor–Ajaokuta transmission line. TCN in a statement states that the project will enhance its capacity to evacuate more power from the Azura Power Plant and the NIPP Power Plant to transmission substations across the national grid.  It will also improve transmission channels, provide additional capacity, and strengthen the reliability of bulk power supply. Upon completion, the two lines will enhance the capacity of the Ihovbor transmission substation.

 Middle Belt Youth Forum Rejects Call For Defence Minister’s Removal, Warns Against Disrupting Security Reforms The All Middle Belt Youth Forum (AMBYF) has opposed recent calls for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, describing the demand as “hasty, misguided and potentially divisive.” The call for the minister’s removal was recently made by Abdul Dan Bature, who urged the federal government to replace the defence minister over concerns about the country’s security situation. In a press statement signed by its National Leader, Comrade Aluh Moses Odeh, and National Secretary, Comrade Aliyu Muhammed Tiga Wamba, AMBYF said the agitation risks injecting sectional and religious sentiments into matters of national security. The group stressed that Nigeria, under the Constitution, remains a secular and pluralistic state where appointments into public offices should be guided by competence, constitutional authority and national interest rather than religi...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU PROMISES TO LOOK INTO TARIFFS FOR MEDIA BUSINESS, CALLS FOR GREATER COLLABORATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said he will address tariffs on newspaper and broadcasting materials to empower the media industry to discharge its constitutional role effectively.   President Tinubu gave the promise at the State House, where he hosted the leadership of the Nigerian media, comprising members of the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), Nigerian Guild of Editors, and Nigerian Union of Journalists, among others.   The President commended the media owners, editors and journalists for their commitment to informing, educating and keeping citizens abreast of developments, as well as providing employment and livelihoods for thousands of Nigerians.   President Tinubu said responsible leadership must take a...

 Several health workers die on Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania At least seven health workers were killed when heavy winds capsized their boat on Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania on Friday, President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s office said. The group were travelling across the lake to provide medical care in the village of Kagunga on the Tanzania–Burundi border when their boat sank, the president’s office said in a statement, AFP reported. Fourteen others were rescued and were receiving treatment at a nearby hospital, while rescue teams were still looking for two missing people from the boat. The area hosts thousands of Burundian refugees, who recently started returning to their home country after many years in Tanzania as the authorities decided to close their camps. Health workers and humanitarian agencies have been delivering services to the refugees. In a separate incident on Lake Tanganyika, a fisherman was killed and two others injured when their canoe was struck by lightning, the statement ...