ADVERTISEMENT
  • PT Insider
  • #EndSARS Dashboard
  • PT Hausa
  • About Us
  • PT Jobs
  • Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
  • Digital Store
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Premium Times Nigeria
  • Home
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Investigations
    • All
    • Alabuga Reports
    • Blood on Uniforms
    Stalled wind farm project in Katsina typifies Nigeria’s struggle to build renewable-energy industry

    Stalled wind farm project in Katsina typifies Nigeria’s struggle to build renewable-energy industry

    Gas Flare at Obagi flare stack 1

    PREMIUM TIMES investigates TotalEnergies’ ‘zero routine flaring’ claim

    Atiku, Ribadu, Fintiri, Binani, Haske, and Ishaku Abbo

    2027: Fintiri’s exit, Atiku, Ribadu’s interests set stage for tight Adamawa governorship race

    Anthony Kila

    INVESTIGATION: How Anthony Kila falsified all his academic qualifications – from Bachelor’s to Doctorate

    Anthony Kila

    INVESTIGATION: The fake professor leading a Nigerian university

    Gas flaring by Sterling Oil in Eastern Obolo

    INVESTIGATION: NUPRC fails to enforce Nigeria’s anti-flaring law as methane emissions go unchecked (2)

    Illegal mining around the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto area of the state capital.

    Minna’s Cell of Death: Survivors recount how 37 mining suspects died in NSCDC custody

    A photo of Leno Adesanya, President Bola Tinubu and Sambo Dasuki

    Mambilla: How PREMIUM TIMES investigation helped Nigeria defeat Leno Adesanya at Paris Tribunal

    The MPN office in Kaduna Photo Credit: Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman

    SPECIAL REPORT: In Kaduna, community peacebuilding offers way to stop disputes from becoming violent 

  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Trade Insights
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Columns
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
    Reuben Abati writes about Plateau, Tsiga and Trump.

    The death of a public intellectual: Patrick Dele Cole, 1940–2026, By Reuben Abati 

    National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official X handle of Mr Ribadu | https://x.com/NuhuRibadu/status/1706387205881581715?s=20]

    FSSAM: Strengthening federal and state cooperation for national security, By Chido Onumah

    Mukhtar Ya'u Madobi writes about the need to combat deepfake videos.

    Northern Nigeria’s tech turn: Solar, biotech and digital innovation can drive the change, By Mukhtar Yau Madobi

    Nigeria is not doomed: Countering the forces of polarisation, By Chris Ngwodo

    Nigeria is not doomed: Countering the forces of polarisation, By Chris Ngwodo

    Order of Timor-Leste: In appreciation of friendship and peace-making, By Babafemi A. Badejo

    Does Africa need a seat at the UN Security Council, or a change in how power is exercised?, By Babafemi A. Badejo

    Dakuku Peterside writes about the Mokwa flood.

    AI and 2027: who answers when technology gets it wrong?, By Dakuku Peterside

  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Special Reports and Investigations
    • Health Specials
    • Features and Interviews
    • Multimedia
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Special Reports/Investigations
    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Multimedia
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
    • Casino
      • iGaming
      • Non AAMS
      • Online Kaszinó Magyar
      • Online Casino Österreich
      • non Gamstop casinos
      • Kasyna online
      • Casino Uden Rofus
      • Τα Καλύτερα Online Casino
      • Casino Sin Licencia España
      • Casino Utan Svensk Licens
      • Beste online casinos
      • Top cazinouri online
    • Gokken
      • Beste Online Casino Nederland
    • Games
      • كازينو اون لاين
      • Geriausi kazino internetu
      • Онлайн казино Казахстан
  • Elections
    • 2024 Ondo Governorship Election
    • 2024 Edo Governorship Election
    • Presidential
    • Gubernatorial
  • Home
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Investigations
    • All
    • Alabuga Reports
    • Blood on Uniforms
    Stalled wind farm project in Katsina typifies Nigeria’s struggle to build renewable-energy industry

    Stalled wind farm project in Katsina typifies Nigeria’s struggle to build renewable-energy industry

    Gas Flare at Obagi flare stack 1

    PREMIUM TIMES investigates TotalEnergies’ ‘zero routine flaring’ claim

    Atiku, Ribadu, Fintiri, Binani, Haske, and Ishaku Abbo

    2027: Fintiri’s exit, Atiku, Ribadu’s interests set stage for tight Adamawa governorship race

    Anthony Kila

    INVESTIGATION: How Anthony Kila falsified all his academic qualifications – from Bachelor’s to Doctorate

    Anthony Kila

    INVESTIGATION: The fake professor leading a Nigerian university

    Gas flaring by Sterling Oil in Eastern Obolo

    INVESTIGATION: NUPRC fails to enforce Nigeria’s anti-flaring law as methane emissions go unchecked (2)

    Illegal mining around the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto area of the state capital.

    Minna’s Cell of Death: Survivors recount how 37 mining suspects died in NSCDC custody

    A photo of Leno Adesanya, President Bola Tinubu and Sambo Dasuki

    Mambilla: How PREMIUM TIMES investigation helped Nigeria defeat Leno Adesanya at Paris Tribunal

    The MPN office in Kaduna Photo Credit: Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman

    SPECIAL REPORT: In Kaduna, community peacebuilding offers way to stop disputes from becoming violent 

  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Trade Insights
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
    • All
    • Analysis
    • Columns
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
    Reuben Abati writes about Plateau, Tsiga and Trump.

    The death of a public intellectual: Patrick Dele Cole, 1940–2026, By Reuben Abati 

    National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official X handle of Mr Ribadu | https://x.com/NuhuRibadu/status/1706387205881581715?s=20]

    FSSAM: Strengthening federal and state cooperation for national security, By Chido Onumah

    Mukhtar Ya'u Madobi writes about the need to combat deepfake videos.

    Northern Nigeria’s tech turn: Solar, biotech and digital innovation can drive the change, By Mukhtar Yau Madobi

    Nigeria is not doomed: Countering the forces of polarisation, By Chris Ngwodo

    Nigeria is not doomed: Countering the forces of polarisation, By Chris Ngwodo

    Order of Timor-Leste: In appreciation of friendship and peace-making, By Babafemi A. Badejo

    Does Africa need a seat at the UN Security Council, or a change in how power is exercised?, By Babafemi A. Badejo

    Dakuku Peterside writes about the Mokwa flood.

    AI and 2027: who answers when technology gets it wrong?, By Dakuku Peterside

  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Special Reports and Investigations
    • Health Specials
    • Features and Interviews
    • Multimedia
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Special Reports/Investigations
    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Multimedia
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
    • Casino
      • iGaming
      • Non AAMS
      • Online Kaszinó Magyar
      • Online Casino Österreich
      • non Gamstop casinos
      • Kasyna online
      • Casino Uden Rofus
      • Τα Καλύτερα Online Casino
      • Casino Sin Licencia España
      • Casino Utan Svensk Licens
      • Beste online casinos
      • Top cazinouri online
    • Gokken
      • Beste Online Casino Nederland
    • Games
      • كازينو اون لاين
      • Geriausi kazino internetu
      • Онлайн казино Казахстан
  • Elections
    • 2024 Ondo Governorship Election
    • 2024 Edo Governorship Election
    • Presidential
    • Gubernatorial
Premium Times Nigeria
BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad
Federal Character Commission FCC (PHOTO CREDIT: FCC on Facebook)

Federal Character Commission FCC (PHOTO CREDIT: FCC on Facebook)

Tinubu reappoints Dankaka as FCC Chairman, names secretary, other commissioners

President Tinubu also appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission's secretary.

byPress Release
August 11, 2025
Reading Time: 1 min read
0
Google Logo Add us on Google

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Muheeba Dankaka as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission for a second five-year term.

Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.

Open in WhatsApp

President Tinubu also appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s secretary while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun as commissioner.

FIRST BANK AD Do you live in Ogijo

Mr Oladele, a former House of Representatives member, was appointed by President Tinubu in 2024. He served as the commission’s acting chairman following the expiration of Mr Dankaka’s first-term tenure.

The President renewed the appointment of Lawal Roni, Abubakar Bunu and Eludayo Eluyemi, representing Jigawa, Kebbi and Osun States, for a second term.

READ ALSO: Tinubu appoints new CEO, two commissioners for NERC

The newly-appointed commissioners are:

1. Obina Oriaku, Abia

PT WHATSAPP CHANNEL
Dangote Refinery AD

2. Bema Olvadi Madayi, Adamawa

Premium Times

Stay Ahead with Premium Times

Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting.

Google Logo Add as a preferred source on Google

3. Obongawan Dora Ebong, Akwa Ibom

4. Nnoli Nkechi Gloria, Anambra

5. Babangida Adamu Gwana, Bauchi

6. Tonye Okio, Bayelsa

7. Aligba Tarkende, Benue

8. Modu Mustapha, Borno

9. Stella Ekpo, Cross River

10. Ederin Lovette Idisi, Delta

11. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka, Ebonyi

12. Victor Sabor Edoror, Edo

13. Sola Fokanle, Ekiti

14. Peter Eze, Enugu

15. Ibrahim Baba Mairiga, Gombe

16. Jerry Alagbaoso, Imo

17. Ruth Jumai Ango, Kaduna

18. Muhammad Awwal Nayya, Kano

19. Anas Isah, Katsina

20. Bello Idris Eneye, Kogi

21. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Kwara

22. Isah Jibrin, Niger

23. Ajimudu Bola, Ondo

24. Ayodeji Abas Aleshinloye, Oyo

25. Pam Bolman, Plateau

26. Aaron Chukwuemeka, Rivers

27. Aminu Tambar, Sokoto

28. Bobboi Bala Kaigama, Taraba

29. Jibir Maigari, Yobe

30. Sani Garba, Zamfara

31. Solomon Ayuba Dagami, FCT

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

Share this:

  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Print (Opens in new window) Print

Discover more from Premium Times Nigeria

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Previous Post

Nigerian airlines ban passenger over violent assault on Ibom Air Crew

Next Post

Tinubu appoints Rinsola Abiola to new position

Press Release

Press Release

More News

Christiane Amanpour

Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

October 20, 2026
Government Junior Secondary school in Nasarawa

Economic hardship, rising school fees keep Nasarawa pupils at home

October 20, 2026
Atiku and Tinubu

APC denies assassination plot against Atiku as US lobbyist raises alarm

October 20, 2026
Super Falcons (CREDIT: WoliG Ólùyà)

FIFA Women’s World Ranking: Super Falcons suffer massive fall as Malawi make biggest leap

October 20, 2026
Group Photograph aat Orientation Programme

New ECOWAS Court judges pledge judicial excellence, integrity, effective justice

October 20, 2026
A stack of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs

2027 Elections: 29,314 PVCs uncollected in Taraba – INEC

October 20, 2026
Leave Comment

  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Our Digital Network

  • PT Hausa
  • Election Centre
  • Human Trafficking Investigation
  • Centre for Investigative Journalism
  • National Conference
  • Press Attack Tracker
  • PT Academy
  • Dubawa
  • LeaksNG
  • Campus Reporter

Resources

  • Oil & Gas Facts
  • List of Universities in Nigeria
  • LIST: Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria
  • NYSC Orientation Camps in Nigeria
  • Nigeria’s Federal/States’ Budgets since 2005
  • Malabu Scandal Thread
  • World Cup 2018
  • Panama Papers Game

Projects & Partnerships

  • AUN-PT Data Hub
  • #EndSARS Dashboard
  • Parliament Watch
  • Panama Papers
  • AGAHRIN
  • #PandoraPapers
  • #ParadisePapers
  • #SuisseSecrets
  • Our Digital Network
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
  • Projects
  • Data & Infographics
  • DONATE

All content is Copyrighted © 2025 The Premium Times, Nigeria

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

DMCA.com Protection Status
  • Home
  • Elections
    • 2024 Ondo Governorship Election
    • 2024 Edo Governorship Election
    • Presidential & NASS
    • Gubernatorial & State House
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • Gender
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Trade Insights
    • Business Specials
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Health
    • COVID-19
    • News Reports
    • Special Reports and Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Investigations
    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Multimedia
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
    • Casino
      • iGaming
      • Non AAMS
      • Online Kaszinó Magyar
      • Online Casino Österreich
      • non Gamstop casinos
      • Kasyna online
      • Τα Καλύτερα Online Casino
      • Casino Sin Licencia España
      • Casino Utan Svensk Licens
      • Casino Uden Rofus
      • Beste online casinos
      • Top cazinouri online
      • Online Casino Österreich
    • Gokken
      • Beste Online Casino Nederland
    • Games
      • كازينو اون لاين
      • Geriausi kazino internetu
      • Онлайн казино Казахстан
  • #EndSARS Dashboard
  • AUN-PT Data Hub
  • Projects
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • SuisseSecrets
    • Parliament Watch
    • AGAHRIN
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • PT Hausa
  • Become a PT Insider
  • DONATE
  • About Us
  • Dubawa NG
  • Advert Rates
  • PT Jobs
  • Digital Store
  • Contact Us

All content is Copyrighted © 2025 The Premium Times, Nigeria

Discover more from Premium Times Nigeria

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading