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Forest Crisis Deepens! NFSS Tells FG: ‘National Security Is Incomplete Without Forest Protection

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The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) has called on the Federal Government to integrate forest security into the broader national security architecture, warning that ungoverned forest areas continue to pose a major threat to Nigeria’s stability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Dr. John Metchie, the Deputy Commander-General in charge of Intelligence at the NFSS, made the appeal during a zonal training exercise for NFSS personnel held in Jos, the Plateau State capital. His remarks were contained in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.

Metchie noted that forests remain some of the most vulnerable and neglected areas in Nigeria, often excluded from national security planning despite being exploited by criminals.

“While the Army, Police, and other conventional security forces focus on urban centres and highways, vast forest regions across Nigeria remain largely unmonitored. That’s where we are most needed,” he stated.

He explained that the NFSS was established to fill this critical gap by gathering intelligence within forested regions, monitoring illicit activity, and supporting security agencies in tackling crimes such as banditry, arms smuggling, illegal mining, and cross-border trafficking.

Metchie added that NFSS operatives are predominantly local residents who understand the terrain better than conventional forces. Embedded within forest communities, they are uniquely positioned to provide timely and accurate intelligence.

Training sessions, he said, were being held simultaneously in states including Nasarawa, Benue, and across the South-East and North-East to improve officers’ capabilities in intelligence collection and inter-agency coordination.

“Our operatives are trained to collect, analyse, and share forest-based intelligence with relevant bodies like the Army, Police, and Immigration Service,” he said. “We’ve been described as the missing link in Nigeria’s security framework — and rightly so.”

He stressed that the NFSS operates in a complementary, not competitive, capacity with sister agencies.

Metchie also praised President Bola Tinubu for his leadership and urged him to sign the pending Forest Security Bill to grant the NFSS full legal and institutional recognition.

“Our officers are trained, deployed, and ready. All we ask for is legislative backing to operate optimally as a national security asset,” he added.

Also speaking, Commander of the Plateau State Command, David Mwahoss, disclosed that over 5,000 officers are currently active across local communities in the state. He said NFSS personnel had made significant sacrifices, with some losing their lives in the line of duty.

“If granted full federal support, NFSS can secure forested and rural areas that conventional forces find hard to access,” he said. “We are locals who know the terrain intimately and can act swiftly on credible intelligence.”

Mwahoss concluded by warning that forest insecurity remains a major driver of wider instability, adding, “Strengthening forest security is no longer optional — it is a national imperative.

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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.

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Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.

“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.

He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”

Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.

He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.

“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.

In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.

“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.

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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.

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Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.

While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.

He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.

The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.

He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.

“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”

The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.

2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.

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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.

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Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.

The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.

As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.

Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.

The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.

Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment

Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.

The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.

According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.

The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.

The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.

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