Tinubu Appoints Senator Ibrahim Ida as CAC Chairman, Names Seven NPC Commissioners

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major leadership reshuffle in key federal institutions, appointing Senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominating seven individuals to fill vacant Federal Commissioner positions at the National Population Commission (NPC). The move is aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, promoting good governance, and improving data-driven planning and corporate regulation across Nigeria.

Senator Dr. Ibrahim Ida holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Ibadan and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Abuja. Prior to his tenure in the Senate representing Katsina Central, he served as Commissioner of Finance in Katsina State and later as a Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service. At CAC, he is expected to streamline company registration, enhance corporate governance, and boost investor confidence.

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The seven nominees for the NPC are:

• Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi (Ekiti State)
• Nasiru Mu’azu (Zamfara State)
• Usman Abubakar Tuggar (Bauchi State)
• Dr. Isiaka Alada Yahaya (Kwara State)
• Professor Sadiq Isah Radda (Katsina State)
• Suleiman Umar (Jigawa State)
• Honourable Chiso Abdullahi Dattijo (Sokoto State)

These nominees will support the NPC in population data collection, census planning, and demographic research, crucial for effective national policy formulation. Their appointments are subject to confirmation by the National Assembly.

In a related development, President Tinubu also appointed Bala Mohammed Bello as Special Adviser on Political Economy. Bello, a graduate of Accounting with an MBA from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, previously served as Deputy Governor (Corporate Services) at the Central Bank of Nigeria and as Executive Director at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank. Additionally, Dr. Yusuf Mohammed from Kano State was appointed Chairman of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, a key institution for technical and vocational education in Gombe State.

President Tinubu expressed confidence in the appointees, emphasizing that their leadership will advance institutional reforms, enhance corporate regulation, and support data-driven governance, contributing to improved economic growth and service delivery across Nigeria.

Tinubu Appoints Senator Ibrahim Ida as CAC Chairman, Names Seven NPC Commissioners

Plateau Attackers Spoke Fulfulde, Came on Motorbikes, Ex‑Rep Says

Former House of Representatives member Dachung Bagos has revealed chilling details of the recent massacre in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, describing it as a planned and coordinated attack carried out by assailants who spoke Fulfulde and moved strategically on motorbikes. The incident, which claimed over 30 lives, has raised urgent questions about intelligence and security failures in the state.

Bagos, who represented Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, told Channels Television’s Politics Today that the attackers appeared well-trained and organized, targeting victims with precision before fleeing. He noted that the attack occurred despite prior warnings and arrests of individuals who had threatened violence after Ramadan, highlighting possible lapses in security intelligence.

“What happened yesterday was a planned attack,” Bagos said. “The government had apprehended people who warned Plateau would not have peace, yet the threat materialized. So what went wrong?”

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Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen moved in coordinated groups on motorcycles, spoke Fulfulde, and knew their targets and escape routes, suggesting prior reconnaissance. Bagos dismissed claims that the attack was a farmer-herder clash, insisting it was designed to provoke unrest.

He criticised security agencies for the lack of transparency, noting that 24 hours after the massacre, no operational statement had been released. Bagos called for state policing as a long-term solution, arguing that localized security forces could track movements and prevent attackers from operating with impunity.

The former lawmaker also stressed the need for justice and accountability, urging that suspects be prosecuted transparently within the state, with evidence presented publicly. He warned that continued impunity has emboldened armed groups, undermining trust between citizens and security forces.

Bagos described the broader pattern of violence in Plateau as largely economically driven, linked to land and resources rather than religion, and condemned all forms of violence regardless of victims’ identity. “No matter who you are—Muslim, Christian, Fulani—you don’t have the right to take any life. Justice must work for everyone,” he said.

The Plateau State Government imposed a curfew in Jos North to prevent retaliatory violence and allow security agencies to restore order. Residents and community leaders have called for urgent action to improve security and bring perpetrators to justice.

Plateau Attackers Spoke Fulfulde, Came on Motorbikes, Ex‑Rep Says

‘Prove Yourself or Resign’ – Natasha Blasts Defence Chief Over Jos Killings

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has delivered a scathing rebuke of Nigeria’s defence leadership following the deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, which left more than 30 people dead.

Reacting to the March 27 incident, the senator described the killings as a clear failure of Nigeria’s security system, warning that repeated attacks across vulnerable communities show that citizens remain exposed despite government assurances.

In a strongly worded statement addressed to the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, Akpoti-Uduaghan said Nigerians are tired of promises and demand immediate, measurable results.

“Angwan Rukuba is another brutal reminder that Nigerians remain unprotected,” she said, recalling the assurances given during his screening at the National Assembly.

She challenged the defence chief to take decisive action or step aside, insisting that “enough of condolences, enough of excuses” as citizens continue to lose their lives.

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The Jos attack has reignited national outrage, particularly in Plateau State, where communities have endured recurring violence linked to complex ethnic, religious, and land disputes.

Local reports indicate that the attackers struck with minimal resistance, leaving behind destruction, grief, and displaced families. Survivors are now struggling to cope with the loss of loved ones, while residents say security interventions often come too late.

Following the incident, security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and military units, have increased deployment in affected areas to prevent further violence. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and efforts are being made to track down the perpetrators.

The Plateau State Government has condemned the killings, describing them as senseless and assuring residents that justice will be pursued.

However, community leaders have called for more than routine responses, demanding a permanent security presence, improved intelligence gathering, and swift prosecution of those responsible for the attack.

The senator’s remarks reflect growing frustration among Nigerians over rising insecurity, with many calling for urgent security reforms and stronger coordination among agencies to protect lives and property.

As pressure mounts on the nation’s security leadership, the Angwan Rukuba tragedy has once again highlighted the urgent need for effective action against killings in Plateau State and across the country.

‘Prove Yourself or Resign’ – Natasha Blasts Defence Chief Over Jos Killings