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DCG Metchie commends senate for passing NFSS bill
The Deputy Commander General, Intelligence, Nigeria Forest Security Service, Amb. John Metchie, has reacted to the passing of the NFSS bill by the Senate, saying it was another testimony of the national assembly’s commitment to helping President Bola Tinubu achieve his much cherished renewed hope agenda, especially with regards to securing Nigeria and her people
It would be recalled that the Commander General of NFSS, Dr. Wole Joshua Osatimehin, had on Friday in Abuja, addressed a press conference where he praised the senate for passing the bill and expressed the hope that President Tinubu would assent the bill without further delay
In his reaction in Saturday, Metchie who is also the African Director, International Association of World Peace Advocates, IAWPA, commended the 10th senate under the leadership of Senate President, Senator Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, for successfully passing the NFSS Bill for the third time.
He said the development was “Significant achievement and demonstrates the Senate’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internal security, particularly in securing the nation’s vast forest regions.”
Metchie said further- “I also extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, for his critical role in ensuring the passage of this Bill. His dedication and support were instrumental in achieving this milestone, and his contributions to national security efforts are truly commendable.
“By passing this Bill, the Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and well-being of all Nigerians, particularly those in rural areas who are most affected by insecurity. The establishment of a strong legal framework for forest security will not only protect lives and property but also enhance agricultural productivity and contribute to national economic growth.
“Furthermore, I commend the Commander General of the NFSS, Ambassador Joshua Osatimehin, for his tireless efforts in advocating for this Bill and his unwavering commitment to securing our nation. I also encourage all officers and personnel of the NFSS to remain steadfast in their duties, working alongside other security agencies to protect lives and property across the country,” Metchie said.
Two Nigerian-born scientists—Adesola Adegoke, a researcher at Arizona State University (ASU), and Seunnla Adelusi, a PhD candidate at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada—have been named among the 20 global winners of the Digital GreenTalents Award 2025.
These two Nigerians were announced among the winners during a virtual ceremony held on 25 November. In a statement following the virtual announcement ceremony, the organisers said the 20 awardees for this year joined from different time zones, including “very early morning in Canada and evening hours in the Philippines.”
The digital Green Talent Award is an annual initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) that recognises outstanding young researchers whose work advances sustainability through digital innovation.
Each year, 20 scientists are selected from a competitive global pool for their cutting-edge ideas at the intersection of digitalisation and environmental sustainability.
Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, on Sunday paid a visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
The governor was accompanied by officials of the Sokoto State Government during the closed-door visit.
Nnamdi Kanu was recently moved to Sokoto after he was convicted on terrorism-related charges and handed a life sentence by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Governor Otti had earlier promised to pursue every lawful and political avenue to ensure that Kanu gets justice. Sunday’s visit is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the Abia State Government regarding his case.
Details of the meeting were not made public as of the time of this report.
Armed terrorists have abducted a bride-to-be, her bridesmaid, and eight other residents from Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State
The Sokoto abduction occurred around 1:30 a.m., according to residents, when the attackers stormed the village. Most of the victims were women, with only one man also taken.
One resident sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment. Villagers told reporters that the bride was preparing for her wedding scheduled for later that morning when the raid struck, plunging the community into shock and mourning.
A community member described the attack as “tragic,” noting the delay in security response. “Security operatives were alerted immediately, but they only arrived about an hour after the bandits had fled,” he said, expressing frustration.
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