•Forest Guards Nigeria’s newly established Forest Guards hold promise for combating deforestation, protecting biodiversity, bolstering food security, and securing rural communities plagued by militants. However, as President Tinubu’s initiative takes shape, stakeholders voice concerns that political interference, inadequate training, and a lac...
The Pan Yoruba socio-group, Afenifere, has backed the establishment of State Police against the federal government-controlled Forest Guards, describing it as anti-federalism. The group in a communique signed by the Secretary-General, Sola Ebiseni, after its Monthly General Meeting held at the residence its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan in Ilesa ...

