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 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 ...