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#TFAABest100: More photos from The Future Awards Africa Best 100 Alumni event in Abuja
Adesuwa Onyenokwe What: The Future Awards Africa Best 100 Alumni. Where: State House, Abuja. When: December 15, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Adesuwa Onyenokwe and Ibukun Awosika Yaw, Uche Nnaji, and Guest…
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Opinion: World Cup draw, Uduaghan and the Sports Minister
by Onochie Anibeze It will be a mistake to hire foreign coaches when you do not have plans for Nigerian coaches who will work with them. Last minute changes in…
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YNaija Editorial: Rejoice, the minister of youth is gone
Every Nigerian administration has its obvious stars, even though the proportions have not increased with democracy's return to Nigeria. The reasons for this are not elusive - with political considerations…
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Jonathan commends Amaechi on NFF complex
President Goodluck Jonathan has commended River State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi for the construction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Office Complex. President Jonathan rained praises on the Governor; chairman of…
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Going nowhere: Boxer, Bash Ali bundled out of event venue by minister’s security detail (WATCH)
by Akan Ido Boxer, Bash Ali got a bit of a bashing outside the ring last Thursday as security details attached to the minister of sports, Bolaji Abdullahi who prevented…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Kayode Fayemi, lead the conversation at The Future Awards Symposium – See full list of speakers
by Rachel Ogbu Save the date for the 2nd edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders holding from April 5-7. The ensemble is remarkable with speakers including Ngozi Okojo Iweala,…
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Mission 2015: The Future Awards Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders to be hosted by Ekiti govt.
by Isi Esene The Future Awards Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders to hold April 4 - 7 - Hosted by the Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria The Future Project…
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Keshi’s resignation: A teachable moment for Nigerian football?
by Joachim MacEbong Following the intervention of the Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, Keshi reversed his decision a few hours later, but not without putting the spotlight firmly on the Nigerian…
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“Falcons brought digrace to Nigeria” – NFF boss expresses regrets over teams AWC flop
by Seyi Lawal Musa Amadu, the general secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation said the inability of the Super Falcons to defend the African Women Championship (AWC) was the major…
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Yemi Idowu, Ohimai Amaize, others make reconstituted board of Nigeria Academicals Sports Committee
by Isi Esene The minister of sports and chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has reconstituted the Board of the Nigeria Academicals Sports Committee (NASCOM). Businessman, sports…
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Looking forward: Sports minister releases strategy document on repositioning Nigerian sports (Read full document)
by Stanley Azuakola The memories of Nigeria's woeful performance at the 2012 Summer Olympics is still fresh in the minds of most Nigerians. Usually, what happens is that after the…
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Review: President Jonathan’s ‘Sure and Steady Transformation’ book is quite pretty, and pretty hilarious too
by Stanley Azuakola In case you missed it, President Jonathan’s Strategy and PR team led by the inimitable Oronto Douglas, this week released a new 155-page book titled Sure and…
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“You have done well”: President Jonathan gives millions to victorious Paralympics team
by Stanley Azuakola It was a naira rain in Aso Rock yesterday as President Jonathan showed critics that he appreciated the efforts of the victorious Paralympics athletes and female Under…
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“Okonjo-Iweala is not in charge of repositioning Nigerian sports” – Sports Minister debunks media reports
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria's minister of sports, Bolaji Abdullahi has debunked claims by some newspapers that President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to head a committee…
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And we did it again! Esther Oyema wins gold, breaks world powerlifting record at the Paralympics
by Akan Ido The Nigerian athletes at the Paralympics Games in London continue to give a good account of themselves with Esther Oyema lifting a 135kg weight in the power-lifting…
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Yes we can: Nigerian Paralympic powerlifter Yakubu Adesokan wins gold, breaks world record
Yakubu Adesokan by Akan Ido Yakubu Adesokan has taken gold in the men's 48kg power-lifting competition at the ongoing Paralympics taking place in London. The 33-year-old Nigerian won the category…
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GEJ should recharge and win MTN aeroplane for his fleet… In last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola Nigerians Cheer MTN Nigerians are applauding telecommunications giant, MTN, over its latest bonanza in which subscribers stand the chance of winning aeroplanes, by just recharging their phones.…
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“We’re targeting five gold medals in Rio” – Sports Minister
by Akan Ido Forward ever... The minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that Nigeria will be aiming for five gold medals in the next Olympics in Rio de…
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YNaija Editorial: What next after the Sports Minister’s ‘It wasn’t me’ tour?
The Nigerian contingent to the London Olympics will return back to the country this week without a single medal. Not once did the crowd in London or the billions watching…
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Bolaji Abdullahi: Nigeria at London 2012 – The task ahead is grimly clear
by Bolaji Abdullahi FULL TEXT OF THE SPEECH MADE BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF SPORTS AND CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION, MALLAM BOLAJI ABDULLAHI ON THURSDAY 9TH AUGUST 2012 AT THE…
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Chude Jideonwo: Remembering the former youth minister, Bolaji Abdullahi
by Chude Jideonwo Nigeria’s young people lost an ally in the highest levels of government when Abdullahi was transferred. Whether with the title of minister or not, we badly need…
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Jamboree, Interrupted: FG says no “official Nigerian delegation” to London Olympics
by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday's Federal Executive Council meet was one for action movie fans. There, the minister of defence declared that Nigeria now produces bullet-proof vests, the minister of health…
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Do you agree with ThisDay? Paper gives Diezani Allison-Madueke an A for performance
Diezani Alison-Madueke, A-grade public servant by Stanley Azuakola As part of its Democracy Day countdown, Thisday newspapers did a special report today which scored the performance of ministers serving in the…
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Breaking: Bolaji Abdullahi dropped as Youth Minister, confirmed as substantive Sports Minister
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has shed some load off Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi by dropping him as Youth Minister while confirming him as the substantive Sports Minister. Mallam Abdullahi had been handling the two…
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VP Sambo beefs GEJ: Last week’s news… with a pinch of salt
Senate releases ethical statement The Senate has been criticised for its support of the death sentences handed down to six Nigerians in Indonesia for alleged drug trafficking and for its…
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Hello, reforms! Short takes from the Ministry of Youth Development’s new plans for NYSC
by 'Ifreke Inyang The Minister of Youth Development and Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, has announced new propositions for the National Youth Service Scheme. The power point document which is available on the website…
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Minister of Youth Development Bolaji Abdullahi, to double as Minister of Sport
Honourable-Bolaji-Abdulahi_-Minister-for-Youth-and-Sports-Adebola-Williams_-Managing-Editor-Y-M by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, the Federal Government announced that the Minister of Youth Development, Bolaji Abdullahi is to take over the sport ministry acting as the minister of sport…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy