The Nigerian police have arrested 49-year-old Chris Elisha who has worked as a lawyer for the past 15 years without any qualification. A fake lawyer, Chris Elisha has been arrested in Lagos State, Nigeria after practicing Law for 15 years. pic.twitter.com/V4gVeU6wqj — Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) February 9, 2018 The suspect was apprehended at a Lagos StateContinue reading “This Nigerian ‘lawyer’ practiced law for 15 years – arrested for being fake”
Author Archives: Ismail Akwei
Africa’s largest host of refugees accused of inflating figures
Uganda has been accused of inflating the numbers of refugees in the country which is the largest host of displaced people in the continent. Four government officials have been suspended pending an investigation into the allegation which includes the abuse of funds set aside for the refugees, reports local newspaper Daily Monitor. The newspaper indicates thatContinue reading “Africa’s largest host of refugees accused of inflating figures”
Ready to go back home? Nigerian diaspora in the U.S. says yes, but on one condition
Nigerian professionals in the United States gathered over the weekend to inaugurate the Nigerian-American Business Forum in Florida, and they were full of eagerness to return home. Some of them were full of praise for the country that offered them quality education which is they are using to develop the United States. They believe itContinue reading “Ready to go back home? Nigerian diaspora in the U.S. says yes, but on one condition”
This is why you should question your jewelers before buying your Valentine’s bling
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people wish to buy jewelry from big brands who get their diamonds and gold from some of the most controversial sources. The Human Rights Watch has launched the #BehindTheBling campaign to put pressure on jewelers to guarantee the sources of their jewelry and to ensure they are not tainted by human rights abuses.Continue reading “This is why you should question your jewelers before buying your Valentine’s bling”
Meet Akon, singer bridging the development gap in Africa
In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on musician and entrepreneur Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, widely known as Akon for bridging the development gap in Africa. Born in the United States, 44-year-old Akon grew up in his home country Senegal until he was 7 years old when his family moved backContinue reading “Meet Akon, singer bridging the development gap in Africa”
Ismail Akwei 