By Dayyabu Tanimu Azare, Bauchi Washing the hands with soap and clean water is one of the simplest and most effective disease prevention methods available. It is also the first…
The Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) Headquarter said it has plans put in place to establish a Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Certification of members will be…
Deaf Women Association of Nigeria (DWAN) Lagos State Chapter, is set to distribute Christmas palliative to Deaf women in Lagos state. The Chairperson, Mrs. Isado Yemisi, who, on Friday, spoke…
The Deaf community in Nigeria is on the threshold of a most welcome stride in assistive technology usage for bridging a vacuum created by deafness. The cheering news of a…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Hallelujah Soul Winners Church, Province 32 headquarter Deaf members have called for separate churches for the deaf. The coordinator of the church, Adepoju Micheal,…
By Sunkanmi Omodele The Deaf Association in Ondo Town has begun plans to mark the end of 2020 with a grand end of year party. Head of the Association, Mr.…
Deaf News
#EndSARS: Deaf Group Petition State Judicial Panel of Inquiry, Demand Justice Over Shootings of Two Members in Edo
Deaf Community in Edo State have petitioned Edo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry over the shootings of two Deaf members, Mr. Bright Osarobo and Mr. Osazee Festus during the #EndSARS…
By Douglas Izuchukwu The Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) has frowned at the petitions levied against the recent appointment of Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons…
A deaf mother of four who was abandoned by her hearing husband for having 3 deaf children and labelled “abomination” by In-laws, has recently cried out for help over her…
By Bashir Bello – Kano Not fewer than 200 patients including children with different ear and hearing problems have been treated and rescued from developing deafness through medical interventions by…
In his efforts to encourage and promote Deaf education, the National President of NNAD Hon. Chidi Topaz Olujie has urged Deaf graduates to apply for this year’s Gallaudet-Nippon World Deaf…
The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has invited the group “Deaf Can Dance” to participate in a dance show in commemoration of World Children’s Day holding 20th November, 2020.…
A deaf dancer has just won an online dancing competition. He emerged overall best in the competitive dance contest ahead 17 hearing contestants. The dancing challenge was put together and…
Deaf Nigerians Profile Episodes
Deaf Nigerians Profile 037 : How Spinal Meningitis Experience Led To My Loss Of Hearing Ability – Awodiya
INTRODUCTION Mrs Ibidunni Awodiya (Nee Longe), who currently works in one of the Government-owned secondary schools in Oyo state was born and bred in Lagos state. She is the incumbent…
Deaf News
Why I Was Elected Vice President, West African Regional Representative For African Deaf Initiative – Chidi Olujie
African Deaf Initiative has elected Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) President-Elect, Chidi Olujie as the Vice President of West African Regional Representative for African Deaf Initiative (ADI). This…