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...
By OrionTimes Environment Watch
A new United Nations report has revealed staggering figures: 250 million people have been displaced by climate-related disasters over the last ten years, averaging 70,000 people every single day.
Floods, storms, heatwaves, droughts, and rising sea levels have forced communities from their homes, particularly in countries that contribute the least to global carbon emissions.
The UN
warns that climate migration is accelerating faster than global adaptation efforts.
The report highlights that many of the displaced come from fragile states, amplifying inequality and stressing already weak institutions.
Climate experts say the findings are a “red-alert moment” for world leaders ahead of upcoming climate negotiations.
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