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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...

 Seventeen bodies recovered in Comoros from boat carrying African migrants Seventeen bodies have been recovered from a boat ‌carrying African migrants that was found on the coast of Comoros, the Indian Ocean archipelago's interior minister said on Thursday. Authorities ​said they believed the migrants were attempting to ​reach Mayotte, a French territory located between Mozambique ⁠and Madagascar. The vessel was discovered late on Wednesday after ​residents of the coastal town of Mitsamiouli heard cries for ​help and alerted police, a local hospital director told Reuters. Comoros Interior Minister Mohamed Ahamada told a press conference that nine bodies ​had been recovered early on Thursday, in addition to ​eight recovered overnight. He said 30 people on board the boat had ‌survived. The ⁠hospital director gave a death toll of 18 and said survivors reported they were from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ahamada told reporters that most of the migrants ​were from Congo. Migrants ​...

 Drone attack from Sudan kills 17 in Chad, Chadian government says A cross-border drone attack from Sudan killed 17 ‌people in Chad including mourners attending a funeral service, the Chadian government and local sources said on Thursday, and the country's president vowed to retaliate for any further attacks. The ​border town of Tine was struck on Wednesday afternoon as mourners gathered ​at a house for a funeral ceremony for a dead ⁠relative that involved reading the Koran, a local resident said, Reuters reported. There were two ​explosions and casualties included mourners and children who had been playing nearby, said ​the resident, who declined to be identified for security reasons. Local government sources said it was not immediately clear who was behind the attack. The conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese army and ​the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023, has periodically ​spilled into Chadian territory, causing casualties and property damage. ...

 NYSC DG Reaffirms Comprehensive Insurance Coverage for Corps Members, Cautions Against Unverified Reports The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has reiterated that all corps members are fully covered by a comprehensive insurance package throughout their mandatory one-year national service. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndace, Nafiu emphasized that the welfare package includes both life insurance and medical care, designed to guarantee corps members a safe and fulfilling service year. He disclosed that the Federal Government has instituted robust measures to protect corps members, including intervention in medical emergencies not fully covered by standard health insurance. The NYSC boss cited specific instances of the scheme’s support, revealing that ₦28 million was disbursed to save the life of a pregnant corps member and her unb...

 Ilia II, Georgian patriarch who guided church through Soviet collapse, dies at 93    Ilia II, the long-serving spiritual leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church, has died at the age of 93, following hospitalization for massive internal bleeding, senior cleric Metropolitan Shio confirmed. He had led the Church for nearly 50 years, guiding it from a period of Soviet-era repression to becoming one of the most influential institutions in Georgia. The Holy Synod has 40 days to select a new Catholicos-Patriarch. Born Irakli Ghudushauri-Shiolashvili on January 4, 1933, in Russia’s North Caucasus to a family from Georgia’s mountainous Kazbegi district, Ilia II studied at Moscow’s Theological Academy, which had briefly been closed under Soviet anti-religion policies. Ordained under the name Ilia, he returned to Georgia and steadily rose through the church hierarchy, becoming Catholicos-Patriarch in 1977. Under his leadership, the Church regained prominence after decades of Soviet ...

 Iran escalates attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israeli strike on key gas field    Iran escalated its campaign against oil and gas infrastructure across the Gulf on Thursday, significantly intensifying a conflict that is already rattling global energy markets and raising fears of a broader regional war. The strikes were carried out in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a major Iranian gas field, and they quickly drove fuel prices higher while increasing the risk of drawing neighboring Arab countries deeper into the fighting. The situation has also heightened concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. The attacks targeted key energy sites across multiple countries. Fires were reported at major facilities in Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted several drones before confirming that a refinery in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu had been hit. Ira...

 Kevin Spacey reaches out-of-court settlement with three men over alleged sexual assault claims Three men who accused actor Kevin Spacey of sexual assault have reached a settlement in their civil claims before a London High Court trial could begin, according to court documents. The allegations, which Spacey has denied, involved incidents said to have occurred between 2000 and 2013. The civil cases had been scheduled to go to trial later this year, but Judge Christina Lambert paused the proceedings last week after the parties agreed to settle. The judge’s order confirmed that all further action in the cases would be stayed under the terms of the confidential settlement, though no details were disclosed and no ruling on legal costs was made. Spacey, 66, was acquitted in a 2023 criminal trial in London on nine alleged sex offenses, and previously won a separate $40 million civil case in New York brought by actor Anthony Rapp. Once one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, Spacey is k...

Four migrants detained off Miami coast after failed human smuggling attempt U.S. authorities intercepted a boat off the coast of Miami last week, stopping an attempt to smuggle 15 migrants from three countries into the United States illegally. The operation, carried out by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in coordination with the Coast Guard and Homeland Security Investigations, led to the arrest of four people, including a Bahamian national operating the vessel. The four face criminal human smuggling charges and illegal reentry violations. Officials said the boat, traveling without lights around 11:45 p.m. on March 11 to avoid detection, carried five men from the Dominican Republic, three men from Ecuador, one man and five women from Haiti, and one Haitian minor. A Lauderdale Marine Unit vessel helped secure the scene, and all occupants were transported to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Flores. Eleven of the migrants were returned to the Bahamas. Acting Assistant DHS Secretary ...

 NRC ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SALLAH TRAIN SERVICES   The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced special train service arrangements to ease passenger movement during the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. In a statement signed by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the Corporation said additional trips and increased capacity have been deployed across major corridors to meet the expected surge in travel demand. On the Lagos–Ibadan corridor, three special trips will operate on Thursday, March 19, from both Ebute Metta and Moniya stations, after which services will return to the regular timetable. Similarly, on the Abuja–Kaduna route, two trips are scheduled for Thursday, while three daily trips will run from Friday through Monday to provide more travel options during the festive period. The Corporation also announced a special partnership with the Osun State Government to run the Imole Train Service from Lagos to Osogbo, offering free transportation to i...

 NESREA Seals Bond Chemicals Industries Limited for Environmental Violations The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed off Bond Chemicals Industries Limited in Oyo State following concerns over violations of the National Environmental Regulations.  According to Nwamaka Ejiofor Assistant Director (Press)compliance inspection carried out by officials from the South West Zonal Office revealed that the facility had no functional Effluent Treatment Plant and was discharging untreated wastewater with offensive odour directly into the environment in contravention of applicable environmental standards and regulations . After due notification, NESREA in exercise of its statutory mandate, consequently sealed the facility to prevent further environmental degradation and to safeguard public health. The Director General of NESREA Prof. Innocent Barikor reiterates that all industry operators are required to comply fully with environmental re...

 GOV. ALIA ENDORSES STATE POLICE, SAYS GOVERNORS MUST CONTROL SECURITY STRUCTURE  Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared Benue State’s full support for the establishment of state police, stressing that governors must have operational control of security structures to effectively safeguard their states. Alia made the position known on Tuesday during the flag-off of a six-day training for 300 personnel of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPGs). The exercise, organised by the The Kukah Centre in collaboration with the state government, is holding at the Firing Range in Ikpayongo, Gwer-East Local Government Area. Represented by his deputy, Sam Ode, the governor described state policing as “an idea whose time has come,” noting that ongoing constitutional reforms would pave the way for its implementation. He said the move aligns with efforts by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a legal framework for decentralised policing, describing it as a necessary devolution of pow...

 'STOP IMPERSONATING REV. FR. DAV—GBOKO DIOCESE WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST FAKE PRIEST IN BENUE, CHARGING ₦35,000 FOR HOUSE BLESSINGS  The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has raised an alarm over an alleged impersonator posing as Rev. Fr. Gabriel Aondover Dav, warning members of the public to be cautious of fraudulent religious activities in Benue State. In a statement circulating within church circles, the Diocese identified the suspect as Igbudu Moses, reportedly from Ushongu Local Government Area. He is accused of falsely presenting himself as a Catholic priest and using social media to reinforce the claim. According to the Diocese, the individual has allegedly been extorting money from unsuspecting residents, particularly in rural communities. He is said to charge up to ₦35,000 for house blessings and also demand payment for holy water and other religious services. Church authorities stressed that such practices are not in line with Catholic doctrine, noting that priests do not commer...

 STUDENTS DEMAND PROBE AFTER TSU SECURITY ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTS UNDERGRADUATE  A 200-level student of the Department of English at Taraba State University (TSU) has allegedly been assaulted by campus security personnel over her dressing, triggering concern and calls for investigation within the institution. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday at the university’s preliminary campus. It has since stirred reactions among students and staff, with many questioning the conduct of security officials on campus. According to sources, the student was returning to her hostel when she was stopped by security personnel over what they described as indecent dressing. The student reportedly explained that she was not heading for lectures but going back to her hostel. However, the situation allegedly escalated into a confrontation. Witnesses claimed the security officials physically assaulted her during the altercation, leaving her injured. She was said to have been rushed to a nearby ch...

 Kagarko LG Chairman Denies Crisis Among APC Stakeholders In Kachia/Kagarko, Calls Claims False And Politically Motivated The Chairman of Kagarko Local Government, Muhuyideen Abdullahi Umar, has dismissed reports of a crisis among stakeholders in the Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. In a press statement, the chairman said the publication suggesting a rift within the All Progressives Congress (APC) was a fabrication aimed at creating unnecessary tension and misleading the public. He alleged that the report was orchestrated by “desperate political actors” seeking to undermine the unity and strength of the party in the constituency. According to the statement, there is no division or disagreement among stakeholders, stressing that the party’s leadership structure in Kachia/Kagarko remains united and focused. The chairman reaffirmed the commitment of party members to the APC at all levels, noting that their priority is to se...

 A daycare worker laid on top of a one year old and scrolled on her phone... until the child passed away from compression asphyxia. The family has filed a lawsuit.  This shocking incident occurred on May 19th, 2025, at the Creative Beginnings Daycare of Lenoir, North Carolina.  In a heartbreaking twist, it was the tiny girl's first day at daycare.  Alexandra Coffey is facing charges of involuntarily manslaughter in connection to the death of 16-month-old Maddy Mitchell.   Alexandra is currently out on bond in that criminal case. However, the family of little Maddy officially filed a wrongful death suit against Alexandra on March 16th, 2026. In the wrongful death suit, attorneys for the family say there is "no guesswork" because the "entire incident was captured on security video".   According to the attorneys, Alexandra put Maddy face down on a sleeping mat and callously covered her head with a blanket. They say that Alexandra then laid her entire...

 Tia Mowry says she’s in love again 3 years after Cory Hardrict split Tia Mowry has revealed she’s happily in love again, three years after her split from Cory Hardrict.  In a March 14 interview with The Shade Room, the Sister, Sister alum shared the news but kept details private, saying she wanted to hold this new relationship close to her heart.  Still, she admitted she feels “grateful” and “happy,” signaling a fresh chapter in her personal life. The 47-year-old actress previously described herself as a single mom, noting the challenges of raising her children Cree, 14, and Cairo, 7, largely on her own after the 2022 separation.  In past posts, she acknowledged feelings of guilt and shame about her family looking different from others, but emphasized that traditions and love remain central.  For her, the decision to leave the marriage was about prioritizing self-love and showing her kids the importance of choosing happiness. Mowry has spoken openly about the d...

Leave the Happy Couple Alone - Brody Jenner Defends Kylie and Timothée As online chatter picked up again around Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, a familiar voice stepped in. Brody Jenner made it clear he was not buying into the latest claims. The renewed attention follows an interview reported by the Daily Mail, where Sarah Tena, a 32-year-old former adult entertainer, spoke about a past connection she says she had with Chalamet.  According to her account, the interaction began in 2020 through Instagram and was not exclusive.  She said she was surprised to later see him publicly linked to Kylie, adding that the situation did not fully make sense to her. After the interview began circulating online, Brody responded under a repost by Page Six.  His message was brief but pointed. “Oh God, just leave the happy couple alone,” he wrote, dismissing the claims and suggesting people move on.  He added that individuals have lives before entering new relationships and questi...

 Whoopi Goldberg Says After 3 Divorces Her Sex Life Now Consists of ‘Hit-and-Runs' When She ‘Needs It’ For Whoopi Goldberg, independence is not something she explains, it is something she lives. During the March 18 episode of The View, the EGOT winner spoke candidly while reacting to a discussion about relationships and the appeal of single life. The conversation was sparked by an essay about missing the freedom that comes with not being tied down. Goldberg did not hesitate to share her own reality. “I am single,” she said, adding that she enjoys her freedom and does not feel the need for the structure that comes with a committed relationship. Her remarks reflected a perspective she has expressed consistently over the years. In a previous interview, she explained that not everyone is suited to long-term relationships, noting that some people are more comfortable with less traditional arrangements. “I don’t want to live with anybody,” she said plainly, stressing that while she has p...

 WAEC DEBATE: TG/PS OF EDUCATION DISTRICT IV HOSTS VICTORIOUS GBAJA GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District IV, Mr. Olufemi Bamidele Paseda, today, received Students of Gbaja Girls Senior High School who emerged winners at the 74th WAEC Day Debate Competition amongst public and private schools in Lagos State. The visiting students, accompanied by the school Principal and teachers, proudly presented their award to Mr. Paseda in his office after securing the 1st position in the highly competitive debate, which featured participation from several public and private schools across the state. Welcoming the team, the TG/PS commended the students for their outstanding performance, eloquence and intellectual depth displayed during the competition. He described their victory as a remarkable achievement that reflects dedication, discipline and academic excellence. Mr. Paseda said, “I am highly impressed by your brilliance and confidence. Em...

 PRESS RELEASE  CDS, COAS IN BORNO COMMEND TROOPS, ORDER INTENSIFIED OFFENSIVE  AGAINST TERRORISTS The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, alongside the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, arrived Maiduguri on an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), barely 24 hours after recent suicide bomb incidents within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. Addressing officers and troops at the Maimalari Cantonment, the CDS commended the troops for their resilience, sacrifice, and sustained operational pressure against terrorist elements across the theatre. He charged personnel to remain fully committed and resolute in the execution of their duties. In line with the need to consolidate gains and prevent a recurrence of recent incidents, General Oluyede directed commanders to intensify offensive operations against terrorist elemen...

 The friendship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom will continue to grow, says President Tinubu Text of the Speech by President Tinubu at the State Banquet in His Honour at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Your Majesty, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Your Majesty, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a profound honour to stand before you today, representing the people of Nigeria as we reaffirm the enduring bonds of friendship, history, and shared purpose that have united our two nations for several centuries. Allow me first to express my sincere appreciation to Your Majesty and to Her Majesty, The Queen for the warmth and generosity extended to me, my wife, Oluremi, and the Nigerian delegation. As the first Nigerian leader to speak here at Windsor Castle, which has served the British Crown for nearly a millennium, is particul...

 King Charles III: Many  people of Nigerian heritage are now at the heart of British life A SPEECH BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHARLES lll AT THE STATE BANQUET IN HONOUR OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU, Wednesday 18th March 2026 Your Excellency, Mr President, and Distinguished First Lady, Ekabo. Se Daaa Daa Ni. (Greetings! I hope you are well.) My wife and I are delighted to welcome you to Windsor Castle here on this occasion. We are most grateful to you for travelling during this holy month which, I acknowledge, is no small sacrifice, and so it is my particular pleasure to wish you, Mr President, peace, blessings, and an abundance of joy. Ramadan Mubarak! During my most recent visit to Nigeria in 2018, when I was fortunate enough to be able to spend some time with your highly respected traditional leaders, the Sultan of Sokoto, the Ooni of Ife, Onitsha, Warri, and The Emir of Kano, it was self-evident that while the warmth of the ...

 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 pr...

 *PRESS RELEASE!!!* AWKA COUNCIL OF KINGMAKERS CONDEMNS AND REJECTS THE REPORT OF THE PANEL OF INQUIRY SET UP BY GOVERNOR CHUKWUMA CHARLES SOLUDO ON THE AWKA TRADITIONAL KINGSHIP (EZE UZU) MATTER The Awka Council of Kingmakers (Ndi Ichie), in strong representation of the traditional institutions and the collective will of Ndi Awka, hereby unequivocally condemns and rejects in its entirety the report of the Panel of Inquiry established by His Excellency, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, concerning the traditional stool of Eze Uzu Awka. Our rejection is grounded in the following irrefutable reasons: 1. *Sub Judice – Pendency Before a Court of Competent Jurisdiction*    The matter of the Awka Kingship (Eze Uzu) is currently pending before a court of competent jurisdiction. The Panel of Inquiry has no authority to usurp, preempt, or interfere with the judicial process. Any attempt to do so constitutes a gross overreach and disregard for the rule o...

 COMMISSION AFFIRMS OBI GIBSON NWOSU AS VALID EZE UZU OF AWKA, GOVERNMENT TO UPHOLD RULE OF LAW By christianaburime71 Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has declared that "enough is enough" regarding the decade-long leadership crisis rocking the traditional stool of Awka, the Anambra State capital. Receiving the final report from the Commission of Inquiry into the Awka Traditional Stool dispute, the Governor emphasized that his administration will not tolerate the existence of two traditional rulers in any community. The dispute, which has lingered for over ten years, prompted the state government to intervene after internal peace mechanisms failed. Governor Soludo revealed that he had previously mandated the President-General of Awka—who was unanimously selected by the community—to mediate. However, weeks later, the PG reported that the complexities of the crisis exceeded his capacity for intervention, leading the community to formally request the state government’s invo...