Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Festus Iyorah

September 24, 2025

Wild Africa urges protection of Nigeria’s remaining 100 Cross River gorillas

As the world marks World Gorilla Day 2025, Wild Africa has called for urgent action to protect Nigeria’s last surviving 100 Cross River gorillas.

October 14, 2024

NASS to hold public hearing on wildlife protection bill October 24

Mr Iyorah said the bill would enable judges to speed up wildlife cases and recover assets while aligning with international treaties.

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December 19, 2023

Soldiers captured in viral video shooting elephant

Mr Gwary alleged an alarming rate of elephant killings in the Kala/Balge LGA of Borno State.

Elephants used to illustrate the story
September 24, 2023

Cross River gorillas will boost local tourism if protected: Wild Africa Fund

The Cross River gorillas live in the mountainous region between Nigeria and Cameroon and it’s Africa’s most endangered ape species.

Cross River gorillas