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Solomon Dalung

Ex-Minister Dalung Blasts President Buhari over Killings in the North

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 22, 2020 0

Former Minister of Sports Solomon Dalung has joined the wailers club as he blasted the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government for the unabated killings in the North.In a viral video, Dalung decried the needless loss of lives…

See names of Immediate past ministers who didn’t make new list

Ademola Ademiluyi Jul 23, 2019 0

Earlier today, July 23, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari submitted a 43-man list of Ministerial nominees which had names such as Rauf, Aregbesola, the immediate past governor of Osun State, as well as Gbemisola Saraki, a relative of the…

Govt. will no longer invest in excesses of sports federations — Minister

Olanrewaju Akojede Mar 22, 2019 0

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, says the Federal Government will no longer fund the excesses of the sports federation in its bid to reposition sports.Dalung made the assertion at the 25th anniversary and…

I helped Nigeria win 700 medals in three years – Sports minister

Samuel Oduoye Mar 15, 2019 0

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said that Nigerian athletes won over 700 medals in various sporting activities under his leadership in the last three and half years.Speaking during the extraordinary…

ICC World Cup Trophy: An acknowledgment of trust for Nigeria

Dorcas Jonah Feb 12, 2019 0

The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Monday said that having the ICC World Cup Trophy in Nigeria was an acknowledgment of the trust for sports administration in Nigeria .Dalung said this while receiving the ICC World…

2019 Nigeria Taekwondo Open: Team Nigeria top medals table to win event

Dorcas Jonah Feb 11, 2019 0

Nigeria’s national team to the 2019 Nigeria Taekwondo Open on Sunday emerged champions with a haul of 10 medals.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Team Nigeria emerged the best side of the three-day championship at the Abuja…

Dalung hails Flying Eagles world cup qualification

Dorcas Jonah Feb 10, 2019 0

The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Saturday congratulated the Flying Eagles on their qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. A statement by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Nneka Ikem-Anibeze said…

Dalung urges IBB Golf and Country Club’s Ladies Section to do more on grass roots development

Victor Okoye Feb 8, 2019 0

The Ladies’ Section of the IBB Golf and Country Club in Abuja must do more for golf to develop better at the grass roots in Nigeria, Sports Minister Solomon Dalung says.Dalung said on Thursday in Abuja during the ceremonial tee-off of…

Fani-Kayode Slams Buhari’s Minister Dalung For Half-Nude Photo In Public

John Ogunsemore Dec 30, 2018 0

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has berated the Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung for appearing half-nude in public in the name of culture.Undated photos circulating on the internet showed Dalung alighting from his…

Combine sports with education, Dalung urges gymnasts

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 30, 2018 0

Solomon Dalung, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, on Thursday advised gymnasts to combine their career with education in order to better their future.Dalung gave the advice while receiving the team Tony International…

Acting President Osinbajo has not endorsed Pinnick-led NFF faction – Dalung

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 16, 2018 0

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, on Thursday in Abuja said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has not endorsed the Amaju Pinnick-led faction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Dalung, in a statement…

NYSC urges conducive environment to maximise corps members’ potential

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 13, 2018 0

Mr Abdulsalam Alhassan, NYSC Coordinator in Plateau, has called on employers to provide a conducive atmosphere to maximise the potential of corps members posted to them.“The corps members are young and ready to initiate projects to…

FIFA agent urges Presidency to wade into ongoing NFF crisis

Edwin Nwachukwu Jul 10, 2018 0

Shina Philips, a FIFA licensed agent, on Tuesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to wade into the ongoing crises rocking the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Philips told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the crisis which…

Solomon Dalung Tears Into Plateau State Government: “They Wasted $2bn Loan”

Femi Famutimi Mar 13, 2018 0

The minister of Youth and sports development, Solomon Dalung, had some strong words for the APC-led Plateau government accusing them of wasting over $2bn in loans.He accused the government of being bad with money and wasting the…

Dalong, Buratai, Others For Lagos City Marathon

Adejumo Kester Feb 10, 2018 0

The Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalong; Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, and President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, are among top dignitaries expected to participate in this year’s Lagos City Marathon…

“Buhari’s victory in 2015, a political revolution” – Dalung

Prudence Arobani Feb 3, 2018 0

Mr Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, said President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory against an incumbent in 2015 had proved that one could win election in Nigeria without having money.Dalung, who said this, while…

Russia 2018: Super Eagles To Receive Camping Allowances Upfront – Dalung

Prudence Arobani Feb 3, 2018 0

Super Eagles players and officials would be paid their camping allowances upfront for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung has said.Dalung told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

Nigeria Must Perform Well At Russia 2018 – Buhari Tells Sport Minister

John Ogunsemore Jan 7, 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked the Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, with ensuring that the Super Eagles put up a decent performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.Buhari said the nation must not go to Russia to become a…

African Sports Ministers Meet In Abuja

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 13, 2017 0

The First Session of the West African Ministers of Sports Council Meeting will open in Abuja today. Nnake Ikem-Anibeze, Special Assistant on Media to Nigeria’s sports minister, Solomon Dalung, said that the meeting would hold at the…

Dalung calls for radical reforms in criminal justice system

Uju Sep 30, 2017 0

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung has called for radical reform in the Nigerian criminal justice system.Dalung made the call on Saturday in Jos when he celebrated his 54th birthday with inmates of the Prison…

What Buhari Told Me When I Visited Him – Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung

Owolabi Oluwasegun Aug 10, 2017 0

The Nigerian Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung has revealed what he discussed with the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari when he visited him in the United Kingdom.Coming after the Nigerian president has spent over 90 days outside the…

Dalung urges NASS to pass “Not Too Young to Run” Bill

Uju May 16, 2017

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Solomon Dalung, has urged the National Assembly to ensure quick passage of the “Not too Young to Run” bill to facilitate the inclusion of youths into the political system.Dalung made the…

Reps flays dissolution of boards of sports federation

Uju May 11, 2017

The House of Representatives on Wednesday criticised the dissolution of Boards of Sports Federations by Mr Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Youth and Sports.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the sports ministry announced the…

FG dissolves National Sports Federations boards

Uju May 6, 2017

The Ministry of Youth and Sports on Friday announced the dissolution of boards of National Sports Federations in preparation for the election of new board members.Solomon Dalung, Minister of Youth and Sports, made the announcement in a…

PHOTOS: Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung Spotted At Plateau Canival Wearing Animal Skin

Owolabi Oluwasegun Apr 18, 2017

The Nigerian Minister for Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung was in plateau state to celebrate with indigenes as they held a street carnival.The Minister at the carnival was spotted in animal skin as he celebrated with other indigenes of…

Bash Ali Slams Sports Minister With N1billion Lawsuit For Assaulting Him

Owolabi Oluwasegun Mar 4, 2017

A former Nigerian boxer, Bash Ali who accused the Nigerian Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung of assault has dragged the matter to court in a N1billion lawsuit against the Sports Minister.The ex-boxing weight champion in the lawsuit is…

Black Sunday As Solomon Dalung Loses Wife

Jide Jan 29, 2017

The Minister for Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, on Sunday announced the death of his first wife.The minister in a Facebook said, “I AM BEREAVED:“For it is appointed for man to live thereafter comes death and judgment says the Holy…

Minister inaugurates 9-man committee for President Buhari National Open Water Swimming Championship

Uju Dec 22, 2016

The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated a nine-man committee to organise the maiden edition of President Muhammadu Buhari National Open Water Swimming Championship.Inaugurating the…

Dalung blames sports woes on zero budgeting

Victoria Dec 21, 2016

Ten days to the end of the year, Minister of Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, has said that his ministry has yet to receive its 2016 budget.He spoke in Abuja at the Special Edition of the Town Hall Meeting series dedicated to youths.The…

I Have Learnt From My Mistakes, 2017 Will Be Trophy-Laden – Dalung

Jide Dec 20, 2016

Under-fire Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung has promised Nigerians that the incoming 2017 will be a great year for Nigerian sports while admitting he has learnt from his mistakes.Speaking at the town hall meeting with the youths at…