The Suleja Emirate Deaf Development Association (SEDDA) has lamented the lack of employment opportunities as well as primary schools in the area to enable deaf persons integrate in their immediate…
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APC Appoints Two Persons With Disabilities Into Campaign Council For Ondo Guber Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed two persons living with disabilities, Mr. Joseph Dakop, a person with physical Disability and Haruna Tsafe, Deaf as members of the National Campaign…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 031: How Sign Language Became More Critical In My Medical Profession – Dr. Abdulkadir, Deaf Medical Doctor
INTRODUCTION Dr Abdulkadir Mohammed is a Deaf Medical Doctor. He hails from Ilorin, Kwara State. He is presently a consultant family physician at State General Hospital, Ilorin. Meet Dr. Abdulkadir…
Int’l Youth Day: NANDS Hold Webinar, Seek More Youth Involvement In Policy Formulation, Execution
At least 300 youths participated in the webinar conference organised by the National Association of Nigerian Deaf Students (NANDS) to commemorate this year’s edition of International Youth Day with the…
Disability Advocate Writes Gov Bala Mohammed, Lament Exclusion Of Aide On PWD Affairs In Cabinet Appointment
A Disability Advocate, Dayyabu Tanimu Azare has lamented the non appointment of a Special Assistant On Disability Matters by the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed. Azare, in an open…
Deaf Community Mourns As Foremost Sign Language Interpreter, Riekehof Dies One Week Shy Of 100th Birthday
The Disability Community, especially the deaf cluster has mourned the death of foremost American Sign Language interpreter and author, Lottie Louise Riekehof, who passed away last week. Riekehof, who died…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 030: I was Mocked, Bullied, Called “Gboin” (Stone Deaf), Absent Minded, Until I Quitted School – Ganiyat Onafeko
INTRODUCTION Ganiyat Onafeko – MohammedLawal is from Ogun State. Born into the family of Mr and Mrs Onafeko, she is the second to the last born in the family, a…
By Aanuoluwapo Omoleye, Ekiti Registration for a novel contest, tagged as ‘Deaf Literary Icon’ competition has begun in earnest. The organization spearheading the competition is known as LUMINOUS DEAF SCHOLASTIC…
Love is said to be one of the most beautiful things to be experienced by those who give and receive it. In a viral video sighted on Salt 95.9FM, a…
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 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.…
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…
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,…
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…