In a recent interview from 53:11 on Symfoni TV, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, commented on the controversy surrounding the death of Mary Habila. During the discussion, he called for transparency while also speaking about reports concerning her background.
Dalung said he had taken a personal interest in the matter and had spoken with individuals who knew Mary Habila in an effort to better understand the circumstances surrounding her life and death. He stressed the importance of protecting the reputation of deceased individuals until verified facts are established.
Speaking during the interview, Dalung stated, “The story about her was that she was a street girl picked up from Kaduna.” He immediately rejected that characterization, insisting that, based on his inquiries, it was inaccurate and did not reflect her background.
According to him, Mary Habila was a trained nurse from a family in Kaduna State and had been employed through legitimate channels before later serving in government. He said his findings indicated that she had worked in the Federal University of Health Sciences before being assigned to the office of the Minister of Works.
Dalung further argued that the circumstances surrounding her death should be thoroughly clarified through a transparent process. He said unanswered questions had contributed to public concern and emphasized that the focus should remain on establishing the facts rather than spreading unverified claims.
He concluded by calling for honesty and accountability from all those involved while stressing that his comments reflected information he said he gathered during his personal inquiries. The claims made during the interview have not been independently verified….See More