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KIM KARDASHIAN AWARDED SYMBOLIC 1 EURO IN DAMAGES OVER 2016 PARIS ROBBERY.(PHOTO).

- September 16, 2026

Kim Kardashian Awarded Symbolic 1 Euro in Damages Over 2016 Paris Robbery A Paris court has officially awarded media mogul Kim Kardashian a symbolic 1 euro ($1.15) in damages following the infamous 2016 armed robbery in the French capital. The ruling marks a major milestone in the reality star's quest for closure after what she previously described as the most terrifying ordeal of her life. Accountability Over Compensation The nominal sum awarded to Kardashian is exactly what she had requested from the court. In a joint statement with her stylist, Simone Harouche who was also present during the heist and received a matching 1-euro award Kardashian emphasized that the legal battle was never about money. "The experience was deeply traumatic, and its impact has stayed with us. Today’s decision is not about the compensation, but about accountability and recognition," the pair said in a statement. They expressed their gratitude to the French justice system and noted their hop...

NOLLYWOOD LEGEND OLU JACOBS DIES AT 84: FAMILY CONFIRMS PASSING OF 'THE LION OF LUFODO'. (PHOTO)

- September 16, 2026

Nollywood Legend Olu Jacobs Dies at 84: Family Confirms Passing of 'The Lion of Lufodo' The global entertainment community and Nollywood are mourning the loss of one of Africa’s greatest acting legends, Olu Jacobs, who has passed away at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, officially confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16. In his tribute, Olusoji described the veteran actor and film executive as a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and uncle whose presence will be deeply missed. Family Confirms Passing of 'The Lion of Lufodo' For years, the iconic actor had been the subject of several death hoaxes online, which his family consistently debunked. However, this time, the family has solemnly confirmed the passing of the man they proudly refer to as "The Lion of Lufodo." Expressing deep gratitude for a life beautifully and impactfully lived, the family also made a direct appeal to media practitioners...

U.S ANNOUNCES VISA CURBS FOR SOME FOREIGN NATIONALS IN SOUTH AFRICA. (PHOTO).

- September 16, 2026

U.S announces visa curbs for some foreign nationals in South Africa Secretary of State Marco Rubio ‌said on Tuesday the U.S. government was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals in South Africa. The policy targets "foreign ⁠nationals who are responsible for, or complicit in, the enactment or implementation of laws or policies that enable uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, and/or the incitement of imminent violence against members of minority ethnic or racial ‌groups ⁠in South Africa," Rubio said in a statement. "The South African government has not adequately addressed the previously laid out ⁠concerns," Rubio said, Reuters reported. Relations between Washington and Pretoria have soured since the start of Donald ⁠Trump's second term, with the U.S. president criticizing the country ⁠for its policies aimed at addressing racial inequality.