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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq July 24, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 24th of July

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq 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…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq 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…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq July 21, 2018

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…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq July 12, 2018

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…

Ade Thompson July 2, 2018

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi 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…

Omoleye Omoruyi 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…

Ezinne 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. This takes…

Editor 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)…

Omoleye Omoruyi 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…

Omoleye Omoruyi 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…

Omoleye Omoruyi July 14, 2017

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…

Editor June 17, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 17th of June

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Azeez June 17, 2017

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi June 14, 2017

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…

Tolu May 31, 2017

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,…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 25, 2017

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…

Editor March 11, 2017

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…

Editor March 4, 2017

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…

Oludolapo Adelana March 1, 2017

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,…

Oludolapo Adelana March 1, 2017

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…

Roqeebah 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…

Azeez 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…

Azeez 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…

Azeez January 29, 2017

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