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Tinubu Reverses Appointment at HYPPADEC, Announces New Leadership Changes
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President Bola Tinubu has revoked the appointment of Oluwa Somefun as Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), reinstating Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa as the substantive head of the commission.
Yelwa, who previously served as Managing Director/CEO, has been returned to the role to continue spearheading critical projects on infrastructure, community development, and interventions for host communities impacted by hydroelectric operations.
The reinstatement signals a course correction in the commission’s leadership, with Yelwa once again placed at the center of delivering on its mandate.
In another development, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Opeyemi Agbaje, a renowned policy analyst and writer, as the new Chairman of the National Pension Commission (PenCom).
Agbaje confirmed the appointment on Saturday, noting that he received official communication from the Presidency earlier in the week.
Meanwhile, uncertainty looms at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) following widespread reports of a major leadership overhaul at the state-owned broadcaster.
Media outlets on Friday claimed President Tinubu had appointed Rotimi Pedro, a Lagos-based sports and entertainment executive, as the new Director-General of NTA. The reports also listed additional appointments:
Karimah Bello (Katsina) – Executive Director of Marketing
Stella Din (Plateau) – Executive Director of News
Sophia Issa Mohammed (Adamawa) – Managing Director, NTA Enterprises Ltd.
the alleged shake-up was presented as part of a broader plan to reposition NTA for competitiveness in Nigeria’s dynamic media space.
However, no official confirmation has been issued by the Presidency. Salihu Dembos, reappointed in 2023, is still regarded as the serving DG of NTA. He and top management staff are currently on a citizens’ engagement tour of Enugu and Ebonyi States, led by Information Minister Mohammed Idris.
Neither Idris nor presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga who typically confirms such appointments has validated the reports, fueling speculation that influential aides may be driving the Pedro-led shake-up behind the scenes.
Comedian, AYo Makun, professionally known as AY, has spoken about the late Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo’s final moments.
Recall that Alex Ekubo died in Lagos hospital on Monday, May 11 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
Alex, who was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer in 2024, underwent a transplant.
In 2026, the liver failed again, and he died from complications hours after being placed on life support.
Speaking about Alex’s final moments in an Instagram post, Comedian AY, who was present at the hospital, revealed that Alex was smiling when he breathed his last breath.
“Some losses do not feel real no matter how many times you try to process them. Still struggling with the reality that you are gone, Alex.
From the laughter to the conversations, the random moments, the brotherhood, and all the memories we shared in this industry. This one hurts deeply.
“I was there. I saw you still smiling even in death. I saw the tears from friends and family. And honestly, a part of me is still in shock. Rest well my brother. You will be remembered beyond the lights, the cameras, and the fame”, AY wrote.
Also, Alex Ekubo’s friend, Godwin Nnadiekwe, revealed that Alex prepared his will before his death.
Godwin wrote on his Instagram story “Alex Ekubo. To think you already prepared your will, It’s a heartbreak I can’t quite describe. Rest well, my friend.”
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for stealing public funds totalling about N33.8 billion.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, brought the case before the court.
Mamman was accused of money laundering and conspiracy involving funds meant for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects.
The ruling marks a major escalation from the earlier stage, where the court only dismissed his no-case submission and ordered him to open his defence.
More details soon…
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