Minister of Sports

Paralympic Games: Sports Minister congratulates Esther Nworgu for winning paralympic silver medal

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has described the podium finish of powerlifter Esther Nworgu as heartwarming and uplifting, coming at...

Sports Minister mourns Nigeria’s first Olympic medallist, Nojim Maiyegun

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has expressed grief over the passing away of Nigeria’s first Olympic medallist, Nojim Maiyegun, on...

Paralympic 2024: Sports Minister raises athletes’ prize money by 200 percent

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has increased the prize rewards for Team Nigeria athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympic...

Paris 2024: Minister to AFN, NOC: Reinstate Ofili for 100m race

Following the exclusion of Favour Ofili from the 100m race, the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has mandated the Athletic Federation...

Exclusive: Paris 2024: Nigeria’s Ministry of Sports knocks NOC, clarifies no deal with Active Black

The disparity in the outfits of Team Nigeria was a result of the shady deal the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) had with ‘Active...

Paris 2024: Nigeria’s outing reflects its power, strength in diversity, says Sports Minister

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has expressed immense pride in Nigeria’s vibrant and confident display at the opening ceremony of...

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...