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The YNaija Cover – the 24th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories: See full list of President Buhari’s Ministerial nominees sent to the Senate The Big 5: Ministerial list nominees incompetent, lack fresh ideas – PDP; U.S. bans Nigeria’s 2019 election riggers, imposes visa restrictions | Other top stories The trailer for animated movie ”Malika: Warrior Queen” is here... Read More

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September 8, 2018

The Late 5: Fayose drops Presidential ambition over ‘rigged’ Ekiti election, Dalung wants State of Emergency declared in 4 states | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has dropped out of the race for the presidency in 2019, as a mark of sympathy and concern for his deputy, Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka who lost in the last gubernatorial election in the state. The outgoing chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Governors... Read More

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August 22, 2018

The Big 5: Dalung dares Presidency on NFF crisis; New minimum wage not feasible now – Ngige | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has blamed the delay in the approval of a new minimum wage for workers in the country to the inability of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to come up with an agreed figure. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, who stated... Read More

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The Late 5: Dino Melaye vows to honour Police invitation, Isiaka Oyetola emerges as Osun APC Guber candidate and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola has been declared winner of the Osun All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship primary, ahead of the September 22 election in the state. Oyetola, Governor Aregbesola’s Chief of Staff since 2010, polled 127,017 votes to defeat his closest rival Yusuf Lasun, Deputy Speaker of the House... Read More

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The Big 5: Buhari holds talks with South African President over killing of Nigerians, Police dismisses attack on Ekiti Government House and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari received the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday. After a closed-door meeting with Buhari, the South African leader who addressed State House correspondents declared that the killing of Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the country was... Read More

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Drama in Nigerian football as Giwa takes over NFF

Were we naive to expect calmer times in Nigerian football and especially the NFF after our early World Cup exit? If the news that Chris Giwa has assumed duty as the Nigerian Football Federation President (NFF) after a court order stated that Amaju Pinnick should step down for Giwa, we clearly were. This decision was in... Read More

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February 3, 2018

The Late 5: Lady Gaga cancels world tour due to “severe pain”, Dalung says President Buhari’s 2015 victory was a political revolution and other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Muhammadu Buhari-administration has said that no fewer than 246.4 million meals have been served to primary school pupils across 20 states under the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP). The Vice President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Laolu Akande gave the update Saturday, explaining that... Read More

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November 29, 2017

Like Alhassan for Atiku, another Minister campaigns for Wike

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, appears to have chided his fellow minister, Rotimi Amaechi, in a trending video on social media. Speaking on Monday in Port Harcourt during the national wrestling championship hosted by the Rivers State government, the video shows Mr Dalung telling Rivers youth to ask anyone seeking their votes to... Read More

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October 30, 2017

The Thread: “Spending public funds to buy vip tickets to support a British boxer” | TwitterNG reacts to Dalung’s appearance at Anthony Joshua’s fight

Beloved Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua got an August visit from the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, during his boxing match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Sports minister, @SolomonDalung led FG delegation to cheer @anthonyfjoshua to victory in Cardiff. Ogun State Deputy was part as well. pic.twitter.com/fT9eW2aP2O — POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) October 29, 2017 This... Read More

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August 31, 2017

Dan-Ali takes top spot, Dalung makes an appearance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Information Minister, Lai Mohammed seems to have perfected the art of spinning the narrative to fit his thinking or assumptions. Mohammed, a former spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is yet to remove the garb of a propagandist he adorned while he was the mouthpiece of the then opposition party. In the week under... Read More

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August 24, 2017

The passage of the Peace Corps Bill will reduce criminality among youth – Dalung

The minister of youth and sports, Solomon Dalung upon receiving the harmonised version of the Peace Corps Bill from the Commandant, Dickson Akoh on Wednesday, says the President should assent to the Bill as it is an investment in Nigerian Youth that will save the country from criminality. Key Excerpts: “…if we have this organisation coming up... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Why Nigeria performs poorly in sports – Dalung

The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung Tuesday in Abuja, said Nigeria’s poor performances in sports is due to ageing professional athletes. Dalung said while receiving gymnasts that participated at the 2017 Regional African Gymnastics Championship in South Africa, Vanguard reports. The 11 gymnasts comprise a boy and 10 girls, particularly a five-year old. Team... Read More

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Carl Ikeme reacts to call from Minister Dalung

Super Eagles goalstopper, Carl Ikeme has expressed happiness when he received a phone call from the Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung. According to The Nation, Dalung who spoke on behalf of the Federal Government, prayed God to grant Ikeme divine healing, assuring him that Nigerians were praying for his quick recovery. “On behalf of the Federal... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 17th of June

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: I am Nigeria’s next president – Fayose Masses responsible for Nigeria’s problems – Dalung How I led my gang to hijack bullion van with N200m – Billionaire kidnapper, Evans

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Masses responsible for Nigeria’s problems – Dalung

Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung on Friday said the masses are responsible for the nation’s socio-economic problems. He said this while speaking with newsmen at the 2017 annual Friendship and Dialogue Dinner organised by the UFUK Dialogue Foundation. He said the problems in the country were caused by the people in the... Read More

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Chaos as sports federations hold elections

The National Stadium, Abuja, yesterday fell into a rowdy session as elections into the various sports federations were held to usher in new boards for the bodies. The chaos started as soon as delegates to the polls arrived at the venue in the morning only to discover that some of their prospective candidates had either... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande features Usher, Justin Bieber for Manchester benefit concert; Mercy Aigbe’s daughter, Michelle speaks on fame and cyberbullying | More stories

Missed anything in entertainment yesterday? Catch up on the biggest stories here… Justin Bieber, Usher and other stars to perform at Manchester benefit concert Ariana Grande is undeterred! Days ago, the pop star revealed in an essay to everyone affected by the explosion that rocked her Manchester Arena concert last week that she will be... Read More

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Sports Minister, Dalung, denies allegation of N182m contract

Minister of Youths and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung, has denied allegations that he is involved in a contract worth N182 million said to be awarded in November 27th, 2013 by the then Ministry of Youths. Report by The Nation, say the Minister risked being arrested because he refused to appear before the House Committee on Public... Read More

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Rotimi Amaechi vaults into the top ten, Kemi Adeosun rises again | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

One of the biggest points of criticism Lai Mohammed has faced in recent times has been his handling of President Buhari’s absence, and the clear absence of any consistent communication strategy regarding the issue. In the light of that, we might be tempted to expect that the return of President Buhari would give the Minister of Information... Read More

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Lai Mohammed makes a leap into the top 20 on the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Lai Mohammed cedes the bottom spot to Solomon Dalung, benefiting largely from his relative silence, confirming the saying that, if you don’t have anything good or sensible to say, it’s best to not say anything at all. Amina Mohammed leaves the list completely as she’s been fully sworn in as Deputy Secretary-General for the United... Read More

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Ambode tackles veteran table tennis player Funke Oshinaike (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday engaged in a match with renowned table tennis player, Funke Oshinaike. The game occurred during an inspection of the National Stadium, Surulere by the governor and the Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung. While speaking after the inspection Ambode said the state was ready to take over... Read More

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We are ready to take over Surulere National Stadium – Ambode

by Dolapo Adelana Lagos Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday declared the readiness of the State Government to take over the Surulere National Stadium from the Federal Government and transform the facility from its present deplorable condition to a world class sporting centre. Speaking after embarking on an extensive inspection tour of the facilities in... Read More

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February 10, 2017

Aisha Buhari, Bukola Saraki | The 10 people President Buhari has talked to during this vacation

The general consensus now is that President Muhammadu Buhari is neither sick nor has he been hospitalised in a UK hospital. Shame on us for even contemplate this thought; for daring to fear that a sitting President can lie to Nigerians about his health. We are sorry, Minister Lai Mohammed, Chief Tony Anenih and now, Minister... Read More

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February 1, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Osinbajo meets N’Assembly leaders over economy, 2017 budget Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday met with the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives over the 2017 Appropriation bill and the nation’s economy. 2. This is what the DSS told Apostle Suleiman The Department... Read More

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February 1, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Customs declare 2 officers wanted over seized rifles | Buhari finally speaks from London, calls Dalung | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. This is what the DSS told Apostle Suleiman – YNaija Customs declare 2 officers wanted over seized rifles – YNaija Osinbajo meets N’Assembly leaders over economy, 2017 budget – YNaija I will return to Nigeria as soon as possible – Ibori – YNaija Buhari finally speaks from... Read More

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January 29, 2017

Just In: Sports Minister, Dalung loses wife

Minister for Sports, Solomon Dalung has lost his wife. Dalung announced her death on Facebook on Sunday. He wrote, “I AM BEREAVED: “For it is appointed for man to live thereafter comes death and judgment says the Holy Bible. While in the Quran, it states that it is appointed that every soul shall test death.... Read More

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January 23, 2017

Opinion: A closer look at Dalung’s 2017 budget for the Nigerian youth

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel Budget presentation by the Executive arm of government before the Parliament has become an annual ritual in Nigeria. On the day set aside for this auspicious occasion, the President addresses the joint sitting of both chambers of the National Assembly, and is expected to explain the performance of the budget... Read More

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January 18, 2017

The YNaija Ranking: Kemi Adeosun remains the worst minister in Nigeria | See the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

The movement on the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for ministers this month is somewhat dizzying. Abubakar Malami, the Minister of Justice & Attorney-General of the Federation retains his top spot as the best minister while the bottom six are the same from our last ranking. Dr. Chris Ngige, the minister of Labour and Productivity moved seven... Read More

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January 7, 2017

PROFILE: Is Solomon Dalung the worst minister ever liveth?

by Wilfred Okiche After securing a historic mandate, President Muhammadu Buhari finally named his ministers in October of 2015, completing a five-month period in which he made Nigerians wait and squirm. The whole unnecessarily drawn out song and dance that trailed the President’s choice of policy drivers was considered an anti-climax once the long-awaited list... Read More

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January 1, 2017

#YNaija2016Review: Solomon Dalung, Ben Murray-Bruce, Bobrisky… See the top 7 Nigerians who need to shut up in 2017

by Soma Oj. Keeping with the general theme of this listicle, we won’t be saying too much. It’s a new year and we don’t want to have to deal with these people’s statements (and utter ridiculousness) anymore. So here is a list of all the Nigerians who need to keep it low in 2017. Solomon Dalung... Read More

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