Niger Delta crisis: How government missed it — Mittee
Lawyer, environmentalist and social activist, Ledum Mitee was the pioneer vice-president of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, and until recently, the president of the body.
Mr. Mitee who has also chaired several civil society groups was also until recently, Chairman, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI.
Mitee in this interview in Port Harcourt speaks on burning issues in the Niger Delta, the killings in his native Rivers State and some other topical issues.
Salary delay: Dickson queries HoS, A-G, others
Yenagoa—Bayelsa State governor, Mr Seriake Dickson has expressed dismay over the delay in the payment of workers salaries in the state, despite his directive to that effect.
Renewed attacks: Ex-Deputy govs’ forum tasks N-Delta elders
BENIN CITY—THE Forum of Former Deputy Governors, FFDG, weekend, called on elders and leaders from the Niger Delta to rise up against the continuous bombing of oil facilities in the region, saying that the devastating effect of pollution may haunt the people of the region for years to come.
Okowa calls for sober reflection as DTHA holds anniversary thanksgiving
ASABA—AS Nigeria grapples with the present economic downturn occasioned by sharp fall in oil revenue, Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday, called for sober reflection on what should be done to put the country on the irreversible path of progress.
Day 8: Fasting without Salat
Fasting is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of the less-fortunate. It’s seen as a way to physically and spiritually detoxify by kicking impulses like overeating and concentrate on how to reach the creator. A time to detach from worldly pleasures and focus on one’s prayers. Muslims are expected to spend more time in religious activities than worldly affairs.
Ijaw leader hails Gbaramatu chiefs on peace
A prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Beck Hitler, has appreciated all traditional chiefs of Gbaramatu for being united and contributing towards a sustainable peace in the kingdom considering the current challenges in the kingdom.
