By Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan • Says shortfall in education cummulative effect of past neglect Provost, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Prof. Kamoru Usman, has urged stakeholders to give priority…
The Rotary Club of Naraguta, District 9125, on Saturday donated some wheelchairs to Polio survivors in Jos, Plateau. The club donated the chairs during the investiture ceremony of its 36th…
Agency report The Jigawa state government has distributed 7,000 packages of COVID-19 palliatives to no fewer than 1,500 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Mr Muhammad Usman, Chairman of the state Joint…
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Stakeholders Call for Domestication of State Disability Act To Prevent Further Human Rights Violations.
Network of Disabled Women, in collaboration with Women Radio, had in a virtual convention held on Wednesday called for domestication of the Disability Act at State level to prevent further…
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Trader in court for allegedly stealing property worth N2.2 million from a person with disability in Abuja
By Chidinma Uchechukwumgemezu A trader, Mustapha Halilu, on Wednesday appeared in a Wuse Zone 6 Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly stealing property worth N2.2 million from a man with…
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Wednesday, swore-in three new Commissioners at the Council Chamber of Government House, Sokoto. Also sworn-in were two Special Advisers and two Directors-General. According to Muhammad…
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has commended the Executive Governor of Abia State Okezie Ikpeazu (PhD) for the approval of the appointments of two persons with Disability, Mr. Ekeoma…
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Aneth Isaya Elected Vice President, East African Regional Representive for African Deaf Initiative
Tanzania born mother of three, Aneth Gerena Isaya has been elected Vice President representing East African region for African Deaf Initiative (ADI). She was elected based on her massive contributions…
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Political Parties to offer free forms, ensures disability inclusion in all their activities, as TAF engages IPAC
The Albino Foundation in partnership with the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Tuesday in Abuja organised a one-day training for leadership of political parties on disability inclusion in political…
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NAB President Urges Buhari to Ensure The #EndSARS Protest Hijackers are brought to book
….wants compensations for Private Businesses owners affected by the Hijacks President of the National Association of the Blind, Ishiyaku Adamu has stated that he wants hijackers of #EndSARS protests to…
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has appointed a person with physical disability and a Deaf lady as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Disability Matters. Ekeoma Samuel,…
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Gov. Obiano set up committee on procurement of assistive equipments for Anambrians with disability
Office of the Governor on Disability Matters said Governor Willie Obiano has set up excos-adhoc committee for the procurement of assistive equipments including guide canes for the Blind and the…
By Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi. When Aisha Usman, a 30 year old Polio victim was listed among the beneficiaries of mobility carts donated to persons with disabilities in Bauchi State by…
By Robert Egbe A Federal High Court in Lagos Wednesday convicted two men for unlawfully dealing in Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as marijuana. Justice Rilwan Aikawa sentenced Ndubuisi Chinedu a…
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IFA trains 280 PWDs Supervisors on data collection of Voters with disabilities in 13 states; target 13 more states in 2021 and 2022.
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) has trained 280 Persons with Disability Supervisors on data collection of voters with disabilities in 280 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of 13 States. The group said…