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Sports Minister Lauds Wrestling Team as Athletes Sweep Medals Again at African Senior Championship

Praises talent, dedication and patriotism of the contingent The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh lauded the Daniel Igali-led Nigerian Wrestling Federation following the exceptional performance of Nigerian athletes at the African Senior Wrestling Championship taking place in Alexandria, Egypt. The wrestlers have continued to showcase talents and determination, after securing a plethora of medals to continue their stellar form displayed at the African Games in Accr

Sports Minister Dusts Up 10 Year Football Masterplan, Tasks NFF on Implementation

_Plan reflects sports for development and development of sports components_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has tasked the Nigerian Football Federation to take deliberate actions on the implementation of the 10 year football development masterplan, developed in 2022. Senator Enoh made the call during a meeting with the executive board of the NFF, as he passionately rallied stakeholders to ensure football, which represents a tool of national unification, deve

Sports Minister Visits Nigerian Breweries to Spearhead Private Investment Drive

_Says private sector can play a leading role in sports development_ In a move aimed at bolstering Nigeria's sporting industry and ensuring the continued growth of various sports, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, paid a working visit to Nigerian Breweries Plc headquarters in Lagos on Friday, to discuss potential sports investment opportunities. The visit marks a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the government and the private sector to

Sports Minister Organizes 1st FMSD National Council on Sports Meeting to Shape Future of Nig. Sports

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended invitations to State Commissioners of Sports, government officials, sports federations, and relevant stakeholders to attend the 1st Federal Ministry of Sports Development (FMSD) National Council on Sports Meeting. The meeting, themed "Sports for National Unity and Socio-Economic Growth," is scheduled to take place from Monday, May 20, to Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The inaugural council meeting since the ministry bec

Sports Minister Charges Super Eagles to Soar in World Cup Qualifying Series

Says team should be inspired by Qatar 2022 qualifiers ordeal

#Paris2024: Sports Minister Hails Brilliant Blessing Oborodudu for Making Wrestling Semifinals

The entire nation is behind you. Do it for Nigeria," Minister cheers Nigeria's Blessing Oborodudu has secured her spot in the semifinals of the Women's freestyle 68kg Wrestling event at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games. Oborodudu delivered a commanding performance, defeating France's Koumba Larroque 6-2 in a fiercely contested quarterfinal bout. The match saw Oborodudu overcome a challenging start, as she initially trailed earlier on. However, she demonstrated her resilience and skill, taking a 3-

Round Peg in Round Hole: Minister's Aide Drums Support for Rising Stars Football League

NaijaBlaseTv The Special Assistant on Grassroots Development to the Honourable Minister of Sports, Adeboye Adeyinka Anthony, has praised the efforts behind the Rising Stars Football League, highlighting its role in promoting sports at the grassroots level and contributing to community development. Adeboye expressed his admiration for Ifeanyi Khana, the Project Coordinator of the Rising Stars Football League, stating, "Ifeanyi Khana and his team have done a fantastic job in overseeing this very i

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs ( Dr Betta Edu to Deploy GPS in Palliative distributions.

PUBLISHED BY : ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has vowed to deploy technology such as GPS, in distributing fuel subsidy palliatives and other poverty alleviation items to Nigerians across the country. The minister, who disclosed this during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, said the present administration would involve the private sector and development partners in eradicating poverty in the country. She said: “As it concerns the pa

SPORTS MINISTER CHARGES SUPER EAGLES TO GO FOR GOLD IN COTE D'IVOIRE

Sues for spirit of resilience, togetherness and patriotism As Nigeria's Senior Men's National team, the Super Eagles prepare to take on the rest of the continent at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Honourable Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh has charged the team to imbibe the spirit of resilience and togetherness in order to bring the trophy home. In an inspiring address during the team's farewell dinner, Senator Enoh emphasized the importance of wearing the Nigerian badge with

The Emergence of Streaming Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu

In recent years, the entertainment landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation with the rise of streaming platforms. Services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu have revolutionized the way we consume media, offering a vast library of content at our fingertips. This article explores the emergence of these streaming giants and their impact on the entertainment industry. The Birth of Streaming Platforms The concept of streaming media over the internet is not new, but it wasn't until t

Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh Extends Yuletide Greetings to Nigerians.

Emphasizes importance of new goals and aspirations, in sports and personal endeavors As the festive season dawns upon us, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, extends warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to the good people of our nation, celebrating the joyous occasion of Christmas and heralding the promising dawn of the New Year, 2024. In his message, Senator John Owan Enoh expressed his sincere gratitude to the people for their unwavering support and dedication towards th

Paris 2024:Sports Development Minister Apologises To Nigerians

The Olympic Games, Paris 2024,have ended, and I accept that our performance should have been a lot better. It obviously fell short of our objectives, expectations, and hopes of Nigerians. I must apologize to our compatriots and reflect on what went wrong while looking forward to the Paralympic Games, Paris 2024(August 28 - September 8th). When I assumed office as the Minister of Sports Development in August 2023, I was confronted with the task of executing four international competitions namely

Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar Expresses Optimism In Orim's Appointment As SA to Sports Minister

The Chief Of Staff to His Excellency, Sen Prince Bassey Otu has hailed the recent appointment of Dr. Richard Orim as Special Assistant Administration to the Minister of Sports Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria, appreciating the minister for rewarding hard work. Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar who said this at Dr Orim's thanksgiving service in Ukalu community, Obudu Local Government Area on Saturday, commended Orim’s dedication to the state's development and encouraged him to remain faithful to God

Sports Minister to Begin Assessment Meetings with All Sports Federations on Tuesday

_Says room will be given for crises to be settled in national interest_ Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will commence engagements with all sports federations in the country on Tuesday, as he continues to holistically assess the state of affairs of all federations. The efforts are part of a series of strategies the minister is employing to reposition sports in the country. He stated that part of the process will involve the withdrawal of all sports cases in court, to give r

13th African games: The Minister is a man of his words-Favour Agbero (Weight lifter ,Team Nigeria

A pertinent concern Team Nigeria Athletes had at the beginning of the games was payment of their camping allowances and the issues bothering around it. Issues of delay and being shortchanged. The Minister of sports , Senator John Enoh gave his words and appealed to them to trust the process , he did not fail to corroborate the fact that trust was broken due to past experiences. The Sports Minister held a meeting with alll members of Team Nigeria in Ghana for the 13th African Games comprising

Sports Minister Congratulates Elizabeth Oshoba on Historic World Title Win

Says feat represents a motivation for women in sports The Honourable Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Elizabeth Oshoba for becoming the first Nigerian female boxer to clinch a world title. The historic feat took place during the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Female featherweight bout, where Oshoba secured victory in the 10th round against Italy's Michela Braga. Senator Enoh expressed his admiration for Oshoba's dedication, skill, and de

Flooding: Buhari directs govs to work with Water Resources Minister for solution

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, directed the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to liaise with the Ministry of Water Resources to work out a solution to the flood crisis, currently wrecking havocs across states of the federation. The President, who spoke when he hosted the outgoing Chairman of NGF, Dr. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, the incoming Interim Chairman, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, and the Interim Deputy Chairman, Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, howe

Sports Minister Expresses Gratitude to President Tinubu for Bestowing Nat’l Honour on Super Eagles

Says triumph is a beacon of hope for future generations of Nigerian athletes The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bestowing the esteemed Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour upon members of Nigeria's Senior Men's National Team in recognition of their remarkable performance at the recently concluded AFCON 2023 tournament held in Cote d'Ivoire. Senator Enoh also appreciated Mr. Pre

SPORTS MINISTER MEETS WITH JOURNALISTS

During an interaction with journalists, Minister of Sport, John Owan-Enoh, expressed his appreciation for the media's vital role in measuring the success of any sports ministry. He conveyed his excitement and enthusiasm for the ongoing 2023 National Youth Games, marking his first engagement with the event. He extended gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for entrusting him with this opportunity, emphasizing his determination to track the competition's impact on history, particularly in terms of r

He is One of the Best Things to Happen to Nigerian Sports" - Amaju Pinnick Praises Sports Minister

"He is One of the Best Things to Happen to Nigerian Sports" - Amaju Pinnick Praises Sports Minister for Proactiveness and Visionary Leadership Says Minister has Given 100% Support to the NFF Ex-president of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has showered encomiums on the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, describing him as the man the nation's sports industry has long yearned for. Pinnick stated that the Minister has demonstrated dexterity and