Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe A physically challenged man, Adedeji Abolade, has accused a female soldier of allegedly assaulting him for scolding her son in the Mokola area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The…
By Abayomi Ogunsanya In August this year, amid the uncertainties and tremendous global discomfort caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Nigeria received encouraging news when the country was declared free of…
By Blessing Bature-Akpakpan, Abuja In commemoration of the 2020 International Day of Persons With Disabilities (IDPWDs) with the theme “Building back better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19…
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for the speedy domestication of Disability ACT within state level. It called on state governments yet to adopt the National Disability Act…
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IPC to provide free-to-air coverage of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Sub-Saharan Africa
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is to provide free-to-air (FTA) coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of its efforts to raise awareness of Para…
By Peter Uzoho and Oluchi Chibuzo Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited has said it remains committed to promoting the welfare and empowerment of children with any form of disability,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Woman leaders have charged Persons Living With the Disabilities (PLWD) to work together for political inclusiveness. Ekiti state Woman leader, Hon Kemi Adesanya made the…
From Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board (MRTB) has inducted 139 qualified graduates of the Federal University of Owerri (FUTO), Imo State as prosthetics and orthotics. According…
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Breaking: 30 most inspiring PWDs, 2020; SSA, Samuel Ankeli, Chidi Olujie, Dare Dairo, Auta, IFA, VDI, INN, others recognized for The Award.
The Senior Special Adviser to President Buhari on Disability Affairs, Samuel Ankeli, Nigeria Nation Association of the Deaf President, Chidi Olujie, Inclusive News Network CEO, Sejoro Ekundayo, Lagos State Office…
By Sunkanmi Omodele, Ondo, INN reporter People with Disabilities in Ondo have spoken on the challenges they face in their daily lives as citizens, the unifying bond among People with…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has pledged Federal government’s continued support to Persons With Disabilities. Umar Farouq made the pledge at the…
The House of Representatives member for Chanchaga Federal Constituency, Hon. Umar Bago Muhammad, and his Foundation has paid for the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) fee, examination fee, and scholarships for…
…salute him for giving them sense of belonging in his Government The ‘National Association of People Living with Physical Disability’ (NAPWPD) has commended Senator Adelere Oriolowo for extending his good…
By Kehinde Akintola – Abuja The Federal Government, on Sunday, donated items to the vulnerable and persons with Disabilities in the church to mark the 2020 International Day of Persons…
A 35-year-old hairstylist, Mrs Hannah Olugbodi, has narrated before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing the activities of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), how her left leg…