It was an ecstatic period penultimate Saturday for the entire members of Deaf community of Bauchi state following the decision of the Bauchi State Emirate Council under the able guidance…
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Let’s Work Collaboratively To Move Deaf Community Forward – Sign Language Users
by Adewale Adeyanju (INN), Lagos The Sign Language Users making up the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Deaf and Speech disability, the hard -of-hearing, deaf and other physical disabilities as well as Social…
NNAD’s ELECTION 2024: Chidi/Haruna’s Re-election Bid is Gathering Momentum – UPP-T Chairman
The National Chairman of the main Chidi/Haruna campaign organisation, the Unity Peace and Progressive Team (UPP-T), Hon. Yusuf Mohammed Lawan has said that the re-election of President Chidi Topaz Oluijie…
Historic Milestone Achieved as Deaf Sports Receive Permanent Status at National Sport Festival
At the 1st National Council on Sports held from May 20th to 22nd, 2024 Enugu state Nigeria. A groundbreaking decision was reached to elevate the status of Deaf sports within…
A 400 level deaf student of Special Education Department at Bayero University Kano, Babangida Zama, has won ₦500,000 prize in Hausa Language Business Pitching Competition, defeating his hearing counterparts at…
The Nigeria National Association of the Deaf Youth section on Monday, 13th May, paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sport, in a bid to build…
Empowering Deaf Potential: Aanuoluwapo Omoleye’s Inspirational Journey from Ibadan to Gallaudet
By Emmanuel Effiong Enensi (INN) Aanuoluwapo Omoleye, affectionately known as Aanu, embodies the resilience and determination of the deaf community. Despite encountering hearing loss later in life, Aanu refused to…
Breaking Barriers: Dr. Godwin Irokaba’s Landmark Appointment as DEI Director at University of Calabar
By Emmanuel Effiong Enensi (INN) In a momentous stride towards fostering inclusivity, the University of Calabar has appointed Dr. Godwin Irokaba, a distinguished senior lecturer in the Department of Special…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. T Florence Banku Obi has approved the appointment of a deaf lecturer, Dr Godwin Irokoba of the Department of Special Education…
Bilkisu Ibrahim, a young Deaf woman hailing from Kachia Local Government in Kaduna state, shared her educational journey, highlighting the unwavering support she receives from her mother. Despite facing the challenge…
The chairman of Dukku Local Government Area (LGAs), Muhammad Adamu Waziri has appointed a deaf person, Hon. Hauwa Saidu as supervisory councilor Administration and Finance. The appointment was disclosed in…
The Minority Leader of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukmon Adeleye has appointed a person with disability, Adisa Isiaka, as his Special Assistant. The lawmaker who is representing Odogbolu…
Dr. Ini Adiakpan, the commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare has advocated for promotion of sign language and societal integration of people with deafness. She made the call during…
We are committed to Development of Deaf Sports in Africa – International Committee for Deaf Sports
International Committee for Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) has expressed commitment to development of Deaf Sports in Africa as a whole. The Vice President of ICSD, Yutaka Osugi said this…
Deaf Farmers in Lagos State under the aegis of Deaf Farmers’ Cooperative Agricultural Multi-Purpose Society (DFCAMS) have appealed Lagos State Government and Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) to continue…