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Climate change: A pandemic in disguise
December 5, 2023 By: Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi A midst unprecedented global challenges ranging from economic hardship to military takeover in some parts of Africa to the Russian-Ukraine and Israel–Gaza wars, conversation continues on the “war” of nature against man—climate change. This is a result of the intended and unintended actions of man against the environment.
State police: To be or not to be?
SIR: One would not be wrong to say that Nigerians are daily suffering the adverse consequences of the battle between federal and states “elephants.” The federal government has insisted that Nigeria is not ripe for multilevel policing structures, yet Nigerians continue to lose their families and friends to insurgents, kidnappers, herdsmen and bandits.
How Well Have They Performed?
OrderPaperToday – It is no news that the Senate, Nigeria’s Upper Legislative Arm of the National Assembly is evolving into a political ‘retirement home’ for former governors in Nigeria. This trend is possibly so, because of the strong desire to retain political relevance and political benefits having enjoyed an eight-year constitutional term in their respective States.
State police: Between the protagonists and antagonists
BY OLAOGUN MICHAEL SUNKANMI As intense conversations continue to generate reactions and counter-reactions in Nigeria’s political space on the subject of state police in order to combat sub-national security threats and consolidate the existing policing structure in Nigeria, one may not be wrong to say citizens’ have resolved to fate.
Bassey tops Cross River Senate contingent in motions, petitions
OrderPaperToday – Sen. Gershom Henry Bassey (PDP, Cross River South) has led the motions and petitions sponsorship pack among the three senators from Cross River state at midterm of the 9th Senate. He sponsored 3 motions and 5 petitions. Bassey sponsored a motion on the deplorable state of Nigeria’s federal roads.
Nigeria and the annual 'ritual' of unprofitable budgeting
BY OLAOGUN MICHAEL SUNKANMI Across economies of the world, budget and budgeting systems are an integral part of the day-to-day running of activities (financial) both in the public and private circles.
OP-UNEDITED |#EndSARS: Lekki Shootings And The Resurrection Of The Massacred - By Philip Agbese
These are indeed interesting times in the country. I am scared as well as concerned for the future of our great nation with the way and manner the once peaceful EndSARS protests were hijacked by some elements that do not wish the country well. I recall that in some quarters, the youths on the streets were advised to leave the streets and embrace dialogue as offered by the government towards finding a lasting solution to reforming the operations of the Nigerian Police Force.
Open Letter to Nigeria Political Leaders - By Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi
Dear Political Leaders, I write to you as a nation builder, patriotic Nigerian, and as one concerned about the progress of all irrespective of religion, ethnic and political affiliation. Our country’s situation has its root cause in the repeated failure bequeathed on us and possibly the coming generation by successive administrations.
No Medicine In Nigeria, By Johnson Amusan
She was still interacting with some of them when her doctor strolled in. When the doctor saw a sea of black patients who wanted to see their doctors, he could not hide his shock. He expressed this by calling the attention of his patient to his observation. He asked the woman about the nationalities of the patients and her response was that they were all Nigerians. And the doctor wondered aloud, “No medicine in Nigeria?” Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God. – Susan B.
Ethnic Agitations: Why We Must Learn From History, By Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi
Premium Times September 23, 2020 Ethnic Agitations: Why We Must Learn From History, By Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi2020-09-23T15:33:21+00:00 Opinion We can, as well, learn from the present conflicts between Ethiopia and Eritrea, Sudan and South Sudan, which have equally claimed thousands of lives, and brought about severe famine. Many Sudanese are now refuges within and outside Africa, as a serious economic dislocation lays siege to their sovereignty.
Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Needless Furore, By Maryam I. Shettima
Why does any attempt by the government to right the wrongs of subsidy hit a brick wall? Did the subsidy regime truly help in providing enough gasoline to our vehicles and industries? Who are the major beneficiaries of the subsidy idea and why are they averse to the policy being abolished? Most importantly, what are the benefits that Nigerians stand to gain in the eventuality of its removal?
Christianity, Politics and the Uproar Against CAMA, By Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi
Premium Times September 14, 2020 Christianity, Politics and the Uproar Against CAMA, By Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi2020-09-14T14:32:05+00:00 Opinion The earlier we realise that our existence as members of a geographical location is determined by policies of the government, the better for all of us. When bad laws are formulated and implemented, the effect does not know any tribe or denomination we belong to, which means we all suffer the consequences.
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