Minister of Sports

Paris 2024: Team Nigeria’s domestic, foreign camping allowances cleared, says sports minister

With just three days to the kickoff of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh,...

Enoh signs deal to celebrate Nigeria’s amazing feat at 1996 Olympics through storytelling

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has announced a transformative initiative to use storytelling to celebrate Nigeria’s Dream Team’s 1996 Olympic...

Paris 2024: Sports Minister lauds Team Nigeria’s camping in Saarbrucken, Germany, says it will help transition to Paris

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has said that Team Nigeria’s choice to camp in Saarbrucken, Germany, will facilitate their easy...

Abuja 2024: Sports Minister Enoh declares Davis Cup qualifiers open

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has called on the six countries participating in Group III of the Davis Cup African...

Sports Minister condoles with family of late federal lawmaker, Ekene Adams

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has extended his deepest condolences to the family of the late Rep. Ekene Adams, who...

Sports Minister tasks Nigerian referees on participation in FIFA/CAF-flagged competitions

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has challenged Nigerian referees to deepen and strengthen their professionalism to attract greater participation in...

Sports Minister to NFF: Go for first-class coach for Super Eagles

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to prioritize engaging a first-class foreign coach for...

Sports Minister Lauds Amusan’s Clearance by CAS, Passion, Commitment

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has expressed immense joy and relief on behalf of all sports-loving Nigerians following the clearance...

Sports Minister Supports Team Nigeria at African Athletics Senior Championship

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has stated that he decided to be on the ground to support Team Nigeria at...

Bayo Lawal, former Minister of Sports, 83, is dead

A former Minister of Sports and ex-Military Administrator of Benue State, retired Air Vice Marshal Bayo Lawal, is died. Persecondnews reports that AVM...

Sports Minister consoles Doma United FC over the crash

“I extend my prayers and best wishes for a quick and full recovery to all those affected. We are grateful that no lives...

Paris 2024: Sports Minister charges Team Nigeria to smash 1996 Olympic record

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has challenged Team Nigeria to work hard to surpass its best Olympic record achieved at...

National Sports Festival Holds January 2025, Announces Sports Minister

The Federal Government has approved January 2025 as the official date for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival. The games to...

Sen. Enoh lists string of achievements in sports sector

Sen. John Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has outlined a series of reforms he has implemented since taking office. He has also...

Exclusive: Paris 2024: FG to open training camps in Germany, Holland, Morocco for Team Nigeria

With Team Nigeria poised to surpass the amazing feat achieved at Atlanta 1996, the Federal Ministry of Sports Development says it has carefully...

Enoh sends message to Super Eagles winger Moses Simon, others facing injury layoffs

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, conveyed heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to injured Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon,...