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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January 29, 2017

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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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December 19, 2016

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We swear, we are tired of Solomon Dalung

We received satisfying news from the Presidency on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari has plans to reshuffle his cabinet and drop 10 ministers. The joy that comes from knowing that there are high chances Solomon Dalung may be moving out of our lives for good in 2017, is inexplicable. It’s one reason and none other. We... Read More

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December 14, 2016

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Dalung was in Cameroon but never visited us – Falcons

Members of the Super Falcons on Wednesday said Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung refused to visit the team even though he was in Cameroon. They said this during a meeting with the Senate Committee on Sports in Abuja over their unpaid allowances. One of the players said they only realized Dalung and President of the Nigerian... Read More

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September 25, 2016

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Team Nigeria performed better at Rio Olympics – Dalung

Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung on Saturday said Team Nigeria had a better performance at the Rio Olympics compared to previous outings. Dalung said this while declaring the second edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) open in Ilorin. The minister said he was disappointed with those who claim Nigeria did poorly at the games. He pointed... Read More

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August 30, 2016

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‘I am not the problem of Nigerian sports’ – Dalung

The Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung on Tuesday said he is not the problem of sports in Nigeria. He said this while speaking to State House Correspondents after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the performance of Nigeria at the just concluded Rio Olympics. Dalung said this while reacting to calls for his sack. “I am... Read More

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July 26, 2016

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Sports ministry to send Rio tickets to foreign-based athletes

The Ministry of Youths and Sports on Monday in Abuja confirmed that it would send flight tickets to Rio Olympics bound foreign-based athletes this week. This was announced via a statement by Nneka Ikem-Anibeze, the Special Assistant (Media) to Youth and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung. It quoted Dalung as saying this during a meeting on... Read More

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August 25, 2014

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The Big Boss is back – Keshi reaches agreement over Super Eagles

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has reached a temporary agreement with Sports Minister, Tammy Danagogo, to manage the national team for the upcoming qualifiers in September, pending the time a permanent deal will be agreed on. Both parties met on Monday, 25 August, and came to a mutual resolution that the Keshi... Read More

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March 6, 2014

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Why Bolaji Abdullahi was sacked

by ‘Jola Sotubo The sudden sack of the Nigerian Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, has continued to cause aftershocks around the country. [READ: BREAKING: Jonathan sacks sports minister, Bolaji Abdullahi ] This is the latest in the recent spate of ministerial sacks embarked upon by President Goodluck Jonathan which has seen the termination of the... Read More

March 5, 2014

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BREAKING: Jonathan sacks sports minister, Bolaji Abdullahi

by Akan Ido In a surprising move, President Goodlcuk Jonathan today announced the sack of Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the minister of youth and sports. He has subsequently directed Dr.Tamuno Danagogo to take charge of the ministry with immediate effect. Danagogo is one of the eleven newly sworn in ministers. The president assigned roles to the... Read More

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November 18, 2013

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Paul Bassey: Take a bow Super Eagles!

by Paul Bassey Four hours into the journey, there was an announcement. “ This is your captain speaking. For those of you who are interested in the football match, Nigeria is leading 2-0, but the match is not yet over…….” YES…I screamed. YES….Brazil here we come. The Ethiopian Airlines flight that was to take me... Read More

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May 23, 2012

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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 positions ever since Yusuf Suleiman stepped down as Sports Minister in order to run for the Sokoto State gubernatorial elections in December 2011. The minister, who... Read More

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