18 m. ago Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni 

Tribune Online Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni  "He has a very big plan for what you are doing as forest guards. He (Tinubu) said he is ready to incorporate it into the security structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu sets to incorporate hunters into Nigeria’s security architecture — Ooni  Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment

From Shafa’atu Suleima, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its readiness to engage in dialogue with armed groups willing to renounce violence and reintegrate into society as part of its strategic call for lasting peace and sustainable security in the state, expressing caution over the unregulated deployment of forest guards across the North-West region. […] The post Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Nigeria’s current policing structure overstretched, ineffective – Ogundoyin

From Oluseye Ojo The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, has said the current centralised policing structure in the country has become overstretched and ineffective. He made the observation at a Legislative Dialogue on Nigeria’s Security Architecture, themed ‘Nigeria’s Peace and Security: The Constitutional Imperatives’, held in Abuja. Ogundoyin noted […] The post Nigeria’s current policing structure overstretched, ineffective – Ogundoyin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Stop Calling Us Terrorists To End Violence, Says Bandit Kingpin Ado Aliero

Notorious bandit leader Ado Aliero has declared that members of his group will not end their violent activities unless authorities and the general public stop referring to them as terrorists. As reported by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama on his X platform, Aliero stated this during a peace dialogue session held in Danmusa local government area […]

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1 week ago Ooni of Ife hails Tinubu’s foresight to set up forest guard initiative 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to elevate Nigeria’s global standing and expressed strong support for the administration’s newly proposed Forest Guard security framework. The monarch spoke to journalists after he courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Sunday. Oba […] The post Ooni of Ife hails Tinubu’s foresight to set up forest guard initiative  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Forest Guards Initiative Will Boost Security, Investment — Ooni

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has thrown his weight behind the President Bola Tinubu administration’s proposed Forest Guards initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that will boost investor confidence and enhance national security. Speaking to journalists on Sunday after a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence […]

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1 week ago Ooni of Ife visits Tinubu in Lagos, backs President on Forest Guards initiative

Tribune Online Ooni of Ife visits Tinubu in Lagos, backs President on Forest Guards initiative Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with the President, the revered monarch said his visit was both to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festivities with Tinubu and to brief him on insights from his recent diplomatic trip to Kazakhstan. Ooni of Ife visits Tinubu in Lagos, backs President on Forest Guards initiative Tribune Online

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1 week ago CORRIGENDUM: Proposed forest guards: Experts, stakeholders laud, flay initiative

In our Sunday Sun, May 25 edition, there was a mix-up in the contribution of General Chris Eze (retd), a former High Commissioner of Nigeria to India, who is now a Labour Party chieftain in Enugu State. We hereby present his actual comments on the published report: “To make this kind of decentralisation work in […] The post CORRIGENDUM: Proposed forest guards: Experts, stakeholders laud, flay initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Concerns mount as killers invade bushes, forests across Nigeria

…Citizens urge govt to be decisive against criminals … Say FG must be sincere with purpose of forest guards On read more Concerns mount as killers invade bushes, forests across Nigeria

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2 w. ago Forest Guard not solution to Nigeria’s problem of insecurity – Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, Reps member

…Says Defence Chiefs know what to do From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi is the member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the Federal House of Representatives. He is a former deputy speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, and currently chairs the House Committee on […] The post Forest Guard not solution to Nigeria’s problem of insecurity – Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, Reps member appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Political power dynamics shape Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces, security crisis

President Bola Tinubu has launched a new national forest guard corps, signalling a bold response to Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. read more Political power dynamics shape Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces, security crisis

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3 w. ago “Electing Pope Isn’t ‘Emilokan’ Affair” – Bishop Kukah Tells Those Calling For African Catholic Leader

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has told those advocating for election of an African Pope that it not a regular electoral process like that of Nigeria. The cleric emphasized that electing a pope is not like ‘Emilokan affair’ where people claim it is their turn to rule. Kukah led this out while responding […] The post “Electing Pope Isn’t ‘Emilokan’ Affair” – Bishop Kukah Tells Those Calling For African Catholic Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 47 CSOs demand justice for abducted teen activist, Sharif amid allegations of state persecution

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A coalition of 47 civil society organisations have raised alarm over the alleged illegal detention, harassment, and life-threatening persecution of Hamdiyyah Sharif, a teenage social commentator and advocate for improved governance and citizen welfare in Sokoto State. In a joint press statement, signed by groups including Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre […] The post 47 CSOs demand justice for abducted teen activist, Sharif amid allegations of state persecution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Don’t send forest guards to warfronts, security expert warns

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Security, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), has warned against the proposed recruitment and deployment of forest guards for counterinsurgency operations in the state. He said that the move could worsen Nigeria’s already fragile security situation. While acknowledging the vital role forest guards play […] The post Don’t send forest guards to warfronts, security expert warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Deploying forest guards in combat roles risky — Gov Aliyu’s aide

Tribune Online Deploying forest guards in combat roles risky — Gov Aliyu’s aide “Although they may undergo basic security training, they are neither structured nor equipped to... Deploying forest guards in combat roles risky — Gov Aliyu’s aide Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Some Politicians, Soldiers Are Working As Informants For Boko Haram – Gov Zulum 

Borno State Governor, Babangana Zulum has alleged that some politicians and members of the armed forces are acting as informants for Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview with Channels Television, Governor Zulum commended President Bola Tinubu’s initiative to establish forest guards against terrorist. He noted that these guards should be recruited from […] The post Some Politicians, Soldiers Are Working As Informants For Boko Haram – Gov Zulum  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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last month NFSS commends Tinubu for establishing Nigerian forest guards

Tribune Online NFSS commends Tinubu for establishing Nigerian forest guards The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has commended President Bola Tinubu for establishing the Nigerian forest guards in order to... NFSS commends Tinubu for establishing Nigerian forest guards Tribune Online

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