Remembering Oronto Douglas

This is a tribute to human rights lawyer, environmental activist, author, intellectual, politician, government official and champion for the weak and vulnerable, Oronto Natei Douglas (1966 – 2015)

Elite Blogs

TRIBUTE: One Year Without Oronto Douglas, By Tunji Buhari

Opinions | The Trent - Apr 9, 2016

by Tunji Buhari It was in 2004 when I started working with the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigerian (ERA/FoEN), an advocacy organisation concerned...

Impact

‘There Is No Country Called Nigeria’: Oronto Douglas’ 1998 Speech In USA [WATCH]

Kenneth Ebelemi | Sub Editor - Apr 4, 2016

This month, last year, Nigeria lost a great intellectual, activist, leader, and public servant. The world lost a great human being when Oronto Douglas...

Editor’s Pick

Niger Delta: A Thirsting For Fresh Voices – Memorial For Ken Saro-Wiwa And Oronto Douglas

Opinions | The Trent - Nov 28, 2015

The problem with Nigeria is the problem with the Niger Delta: bad governance, weak institutions, inequity, impunity, and more. One of the major differentiating...

Entertainment

AMAA To Honour Oronto Douglas, Jonathan, Elumelu, Others

News Desk | The Trent - Sep 23, 2015

The organisers of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) are set to give special recognition awards to certain individuals on Friday, September 25, 2015...

Opinion

Oronto Natei Douglas – A Man With The Heart Of Gold

Opinions | The Trent - May 12, 2015

by Prince Chima Williams My personal experience with Senior Oronto Douglas - a brother, comrade, friend and colleague aptly qualifies him for me as a...

Editor’s Pick

Friendship Over Politics – Lessons From Oronto Douglas, By Yinka Odumakin

Opinions | The Trent - May 11, 2015

The creative industry in Nigeria had an evening of tributes for my friend, Oronto Natei Douglas at the Eko Hotel last Tuesday to celebrate...

Editor’s Pick

The Advocate: A Tribute To Oronto Douglas, By Iniruo Wills

Opinions | The Trent - May 7, 2015

by Iniruo Wills "The Advocate!" (for that's what I usually shouted in greeting you), I never told you I first saw you in flesh and blood at...

Government

Oronto Douglas Died When I Needed Him Most – President Jonathan

Sheryl Sanni | Staff Reporter - May 5, 2015

Late Human Rights and environmental rights activist and special adviser to the President on Research and Documentation, Oronto Natei Douglas was laid to in...

News

#Flashback: Oronto Douglas’ Revealing Interview On The Niger Delta Situation (READ)

News Desk | The Trent - May 4, 2015

Oronto Douglas is Deputy Director of Environmental Rights Action in Nigeria. A human rights attorney who was on the defense team of environmental activist...

Celebrity

‘I feel pained’ – President Jonathan Pays Tribute To His Late Aide, Oronto Douglas

Imo MacDonald | Contributor - May 3, 2015

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday, May 2, 2015 described his late aide, Oronto Douglas, as one who played active role in the advocacy for...

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