On this Democracy Day, I had intended to rest my pen. I wanted to leave the fate written on the walls of history to speak for itself. I thought perhaps the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy were enough testimony. Yet, in the final hour, a thought stirred within me, compelling me to write a message to all of us who have come together to form this sovereign nation called Nigeria. My message is particularly for those who believe that the business of Nigeria lies in the hands of a powerful few. Perhaps they are influenced by what the German sociologist Robert Michels described as the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" ,the tendency for power to concentrate in the hands of a small elite. Looking at our politics, our institutions, and our economy, one may be tempted to believe that the destiny of Nigeria is determined only by those who occupy powerful offices and influential positions. But history tells a different story. Nigeria does not belong to any president, governor, politi...
A gunman killed at least six people and wounded six others yesterday morning at a rest home in the Croatian spa town of Daruvar, the country’s police chief said. A suspect was quickly arrested at a restaurant nearby, said the police chief, Nicola Milina.
The suspect was not publicly identified, but Milina said he was a member of a military police unit and was known to the police. His handgun was not registered, he added. The attack shook Daruvar, a town known for its hot springs and wine.
Would-be firearm buyers in Croatia, where mass killings are rare, have to undergo mental-health screening and a security background check. They also have to make an explicit case for needing a gun and pass a course on how to handle and store firearms.
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