Kwara State Deaf Women Association leader, Afolayan Oyebimpe has lent her voice to the cause of women with Disabilities, saying “they are entitled to a happy marriage and deserve the…
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7 Elderly Men Allegedly Gang-Rape 12-Year-Old Mentally Disabled Girl, Brag They Have ‘High Profile Politicians’ Behind Them
A 12-year-old mentally disabled girl was allegedly gang-raped by seven elderly men said to be ‘boys’ of some high profile politicians in Sokoto state. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice…
A man, Prophet Samson Olatoke and his son, Elijah Olatoke who were arrested recently for allegedly locking up a 20-year-old girl living with disabilities have been discharged and acquitted by…
THE Rotary District 9110 committee on blindness prevention has carried out successful cataract surgeries for 100 people in Lagos and Ogun states. The three-day “Save Our Sight” mission took place…
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2,240 Married, Disabled, Vulnerable Women receive N20, 000 FG Cash Grants for Rural Women Programme in Zamfara
No fewer than 2,240 women have benefited from the Federal Government Cash Grants for Rural Women Programme in Zamfara. This was made known by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster…
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Faruk, disbursed, at the weekend, N160million to 8, 000 rural women of Lagos State. The Lagos edition is part…
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian lawmakers jettison key recommendations of women, PWDs participation from draft Electoral Bill 2021
Some of the recommendations dropped by the lawmakers include provisions to enhance the participation of women and people with disabilities in the election processes and also regulate campaign finances. By…
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NIN registration: NIMC warns applicants with Disabilities in Lagos against unruly behaviour
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Lagos State on Thursday urged all applicants with Disabilities for the National Identification Number (NIN) to remain calm and shun unruly behaviours at…
Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC) has called for accessible transport system for Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria. The Executive Director, Dr. Irene Ojiugo Patrick-Ogbogu made the call at an event…
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NCPWD Will Engage Ministry To Review Policy On Eliminating Discrimination Against PWDs In Transport System – James Lalu
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities has assured of its plans to engage all ministries, especially the Federal Ministry of Transport to review various policies targeted at eliminating discrimination…
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APPEALS Project: 10,000 farmers benefited in Lagos as Govt. increase slot to 10% for PWDs
The Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) project has revealed that the Covid- pandemic did not affect the delivery of its mandate to farmers in targeting…
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Former governor of Ogun state’s son shares his frustration of being a person with disability in Nigeria
Debola Daniel has taken to social media to express his frustration and anger over how people with disabilities are treated in Nigeria – According to the young man, everyone believes…
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities has proposed the amendment of petroleum industry bill. It called for a 5% benefit set aside in the projects and activities for Persons with Disabilities…
EL-MEELA Heritage Support Foundation has donated teaching aids and COVID-19 safety items to FCT School for the Deaf, Kuje. The foundation presented the materials on Wednesday during a visit to…
Director of the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Center, Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan has bagged an award from Advocacy for the Empowerment of Nigerian Women and Children Initiative for his selfless…