The Suleja Deaf Emirate Development Association (SEDDA) has urged security agencies to ensure that justice is done to prosecute a young man who raped a deaf old woman as well…
Deaf Nigerians Profile Episodes
Deaf Nigerians Profile 029: Abolish nepotism, create conducive and inclusive atmosphere for all – Feekaanga Torkuma, poet expert
INTRODUCTION Fekaanga Torkuma Kenneth, Better known as Leo De PalmWine Tapster. Fourth born but the first son of a family of seven, from Buruku, Benue state. He is a teacher.…
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Attending Technical College Prepared Me For Tough Challenges In Life- Mr. George.
George Melikam, the first Chairman of Anambra State Association of the Deaf, ANSAD in this interview with Douglas Izuu tells his journey through life; how he became deaf, his educational…
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Deaf Nigerian Profile 028: Show Equal Affection To Your Deaf Children – Deaf Proprietor Advises Parents
INTRODUCTION Mr. Tony Nwokolo grew up in Sapele, Delta State and he is the sixth of eight children in his family. Tony Nwokolo, a many time Outstanding Student Award Winner,…
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Family Of Deaf Couple Involved In Fire Accident Receive N300,000 Donation From Deaf Groups
Members of the family of Deaf couple in Imo state who sustained severe degrees of injury from a fire explosion on the evening of Sunday, June 28, 2020 have received…
The Gombe State Association of the Deaf has lamented that their members will be sidelined from the arrangements currently been made by the Gombe State Ministry of Education to begin…
Veteran member of the Anambra State Association of the Deaf (ANSAD) Polycarp Udeagu has recounted how the Biafran war in 1967 made him lose his hearing and the challenges he…
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FUWAVITA In Cloud 9 As World Deaf Federation Approves Membership
Furaha ya wanawake wajasiriamali kwa viziwi Tanzania (FUWAVITA) is Swahili language when translated to English means “the Tanzania Joy Women Entrepreneurship For The Deaf” has received approval letter of membership…
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Deaf Nigerian Profile 027: Coping With Deafness Wasn’t Difficult, I’d Family And Friends who helped me – Caroline Onu
INTRODUCTION Caroline Nwugo Onu is the fourth child of her parents’ ten children. Her parents are late Mr. Donatus Onu and Chief Mrs. Victoria Comfort Onu of Umueleagwa Onicha in…
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Deaf Can Dance: Chinazo Wins, Organisers Plan “Africa Wide Competition” As Finalist Makes Case For Live Contest
Columba Chinazo has won the first ever Deaf Can Dance online challenge. Tagged “Deaf Can Dance”, the competition which was organised by Interpreters and sponsored by Deaf donors was intense…
Executive Director of ‘Deaf Scrapping & Plastic Mixing Industry’ Stanley Ozuruah has said the inspiration behind employing deaf persons to work for him is driven by his desire to lift…
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Deaf Nigerian Profile 026: Deafness Is Not The End Of The World, Deaf People Should Strive Hard To Succeed – Former PS, Usman Nahuche
INTRODUCTION Usman A. Nahuche is from Zamfara State. He was born on the 23rd April, 1961 to his father from Ubandawaki Nahuche ruling house and his mother from Emir of…
Columba Chinazo, one of the contestants of the deaf can dance online challenge has won the crown as she was declared winner of the competition by the organisers few minutes…
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Deaf Nigerian Profile 025: I Was Humiliated, Mocked, Withdrawn Because Of My Deafness – Rev Nzem Emeka
Rev. Nzem Emeka Jonathan, a native of Umuagu village in Ibughubu Umuchu of Aguata local government area, Anambra State is a civil servant in Anambra State. He is a Senior…
The California Association of the Deaf (CAD) has thrown it’s weight behind the protest against discrimination and systemic racism by members of the National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) in Gallaudet…