Minister of Youth and Sports –

Sunday Dare outlines ways to deepen democracy, sustainable development in Nigeria

By Wale Mustapha on December 16, 2022 News, Politics

The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has identified ways to deepen the democratic process and drive sustainable development in Nigeria. Dare, who was the keynote speaker at the Senator Abiola Ajimobi Foundation roundtable held on Friday at the University of Ibadan, highlighted the reviving of the culture of public debate of […]

Medal winning athletes, coaches get $25,000 boost from Ministry of Youth and Sports in Birmingham

By Wale Mustapha on August 4, 2022 News, Sports

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in another show of proactiveness splashed $25,000 on Team Nigeria athletes who have so far won medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In a friendly ceremony held at the Hilton Garden in Birmingham, the athletes and their coaches were rewarded for bringing glory to fatherland Gold […]

Nigeria sports ministry gets AIU praises over stricter measures, increased Anti-doping testings

By Wale Mustapha on July 17, 2022 News, Sports

The insistence of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development on stricter anti-doping measures and the increase in the number of testings by the National Anti-Doping Agency(NADA) has earned Nigeria the commendation of the Athletics Integrity Unit(AIU). The Athletics Integrity Unit(AIU) is the special unit created by the international athletics body, World Athletics to […]

Sunday Dare @ 56: Celebrating an icon who means more than ever imagined

By Admin on May 29, 2022 News, Politics, Sports

By Adewale Ajayi S- Sincerity Sincerity is his watchword… Ever since his appointment as Nigeria minister of youth and sports, Sunday Dare has played his card with high level of sincerity. He makes promises and fulfil them. He tries as much as he can to carry every one along but he is not afraid to […]

FG flags off road improvement, erosion control projects in Ogbomoso

By Wale Mustapha on February 28, 2022 News, Politics

… Project Is Victory For Ogbomosoland, Says Minister Sunday Dare The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday flagged off road improvement and erosion control projects in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Ecological Projects, Dr Habiba Lawal, who was represented by the Director of Media and Publicity, […]

Sports Ministry, UNESCO sign pacts to end doping in sports

By Wale Mustapha on July 16, 2021 News, Sports

In bold move to step up the fight against doping by athletes, the Federal Ministry of Youth and sports Development is to partner with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare, the Nigerian Ambassador to UNESCO, Hajiya […]