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My biggest regret is not becoming a lawyer – Shatta Wale Ghanaian dancehall singer, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., aka Shatta Wale, has revealed that his biggest regret in life is not becoming a lawyer. The self-acclaimed “African Dancehall King” said he doesn’t feel fulfilled despite being a successful multi-award-winning musician. He disclosed this in a recent interview with BBC’s Stefania Okereke. Shatta Wale said, “My biggest regret in life is that I didn’t become a lawyer.” He said he is still contemplating becoming a lawyer “when I make enough money. I know I’m a successful musician, but I wanted to be a lawyer.” He added that he is a “nice guy” but unfortunately many do not see him so.  

LASG COMMISSIONS EKO FARMERS APPEALS COOPERATIVE, THREE AGRO-PROCESSING CENTRES IN IKORODU, AGEGE  ...Agric Commissioner charges poultry farmers on production of wholesale processed chicken products The Lagos State Government has officially inaugurated Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society and three Agro-Processing centres facilitated by the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project to boost farmers' productivity and ensure food security in the State.  The Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society and Frozen Catfish Cottage Industry in Agege where APPEALS Project supported Lagos State Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria with Blast freezers, Deep freezers and generator sets to encourage value addition through production of frozen catfish were commissioned by Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya.  The Commissioner for Agriculture, who reiterated Governor Babajide Sanw...

Anambra Assembly calls for strict compliance with structural regulations to forestall building collapse By Anastasia Agunwa/ Chizoba Okeke/ Gloria Abugu The Anambra State House of Assembly has called on Gov. Charles Soludo to direct the Managing Directors Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Anambra State Physical Planning Board, and the Chairman Material Testing Agency to ensure that buildings across the state were continuously monitored after the initial approval, while under construction. The lawmakers added that it would ensure strict compliance with all structural regulations to forestall building collapse. The House resolution was sequel to a motion sponsored by the member representing Njikoka II constiuency, Mr. Jude Akpua and seconded by Mr. Noble Igwe representing Ogbaru 1 constiuency during plenary on October 26. The Speaker of the House, Mr. Somtochukwu Udeze who presided over the plenary had moved for the resolution of the House while the lawmakers unanimou...

Erica Nlewedim and Kim Oprah warn women to avoid men that are envious of their woman’s success. BBNaija stars, Erica Nlewedim and Kim Oprah are warning women to stay away from men they are doing better than.  They shared the advice in reaction to the sad story of Patience Patra Idehen, the Face of Beauty Nigeria founder whose husband left her when she became broke while providing for the family alone.  

A N1m stock my Dad bought in 2002 now has a value of N11,561 – Comedian Crazeclown laments. Comedian Crazeclown has lamented about a N1m stock his father bought in 2002 now being valued at N11,561.  The skit maker in a video he shared, said his dad bought the stock to give him and his siblings a better life. He went on to lament that years after this, his dad’s investment is now valued at N11,561.  

Death Toll In Israel’s Attack On Gaza Hits 7,703, Says Health Ministry The health ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza said Saturday that at least 7,703 people have been killed in the war with Israel that erupted on October 7. More than 3,500 children were among the dead, the ministry added. The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel has caused the highest number of fatalities in Gaza since Israel unilaterally withdrew from the territory in 2005. On Friday evening Israel intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, the army said, striking dozens of Hamas targets, especially underground tunnels. The blistering air and artillery assault destroyed hundreds of buildings and thousands of houses across the strip, the civil defence service in the Palestinian territory said.

Kidnappers murder former Benue LG chairman, bury him while negotiating ransom with family Kidnappers have murdered a former chairman of Katsina Ala and Ukum local government areas of Benue State, Elder Washima Erukaa.  Erukaa, 80, was abducted from his home in Zakibiam, Ukum LGA, on September 23, 2023. A family source who confirmed the news, said the kidnappers had communicated Erukaa’s passing to his family, and said they have since buried him. According to the source, “One of the abductors informed a member of the family that Erukaa died while in captivity and had been buried.” It was gathered that the abductors had initially demanded a sum of N12 million ransom for his release. “They subsequently reduced their demand to N5 million, but tragically, his life was taken before the ransom could be paid,” the source added. As of the time of filing this report, the police spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, has not responded to calls to confirm the development.