by Adeyinka Odutuyo – Billionaire son Kiddwaya is no doubt one of the most loved ex-housemates of the BBNaija Lockdown season – The reality star who arrived Abuja was welcomed…
Disability News
By LEONARD OKACHIE A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has called for representation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), in Abia government. Mr David Anyaele, the…
Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A 46-year-old man, Ifeanyi Atogu has been arrested for allegedly raping a 7-year old deaf girl in Ofenta Nsugbe in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra…
Over 30 persons with Disabilities on Wednesday barricaded the two gates of Federal Polytechnic at Nekede, Owerri, the Imo State capital, calling for five per cent employment slot. The protesters,…
Disability News
FG distributes palliatives to 47,020 vulnerable households, Persons with Disabilities in Enugu
•Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Farouq By CHARLES IWUOHA The Federal Government, on Wednesday, distributed palliative to 47,020 vulnerable households in Enugu State to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Disability News
Expect Inclusive Initiatives And Programmes From The African Union – Lois Auta To PWDs
Persons with Disabilities representative at the African Union Economic Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) has asked persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to expect inclusive initiatives and programmes from African Union (AU).…
The Association of Persons with Disability in Ondo has pledged to vote massively for the re-election of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. It said the decision to endorse Akeredolu was to show…
Disability News
Coalition speaks on challenges of PWDs, presents findings on COVID-19 and PWDs to Human Rights Commission
DRF Coalition, an organisation made of four led women organizations for Persons with disabilities, has spoken on challenges of persons with disabilities. The coalition also presented it’s survey findings on…
By Alphonsus Agborh – Asaba Persons with Disabilities in Delta State have appealed to the government, corporate organisations and good spirited individuals to lend a helping hand to ensure their…
The Nigeria National Association of the Deaf NNAD in collaboration with Kano state Association of the Deaf hosted its 30th Annual General Meeting at General Murtala Muhammadu Library Kano State.…
Chidi Olujie has just been elected as the president of Nigeria National Association of the Deaf defeating his opponent by 150-72 votes. The news was reported today after the Electoral…
The Federal Government, Wednesday, vowed to continue in its pursuit of policies favourable to persons with disabilities in the country. The government said it would stand firm in supporting the…
Disability News
JONAPWD call for 5% employment quota for PWDs, commend Buhari for implementation of Disability Act with the establishment of NCPD
The Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), have called on employers of labour in public and private organisations to ensure that persons with disabilities constitutes at least five percent…
Recently, robbers broke into Imo State Secondary School for the Deaf in Ofekata Orodo, Imo State carting away valuables. The school authority expressed displeasure over the repeated breaking by thieves,…
Disability News
NAFDAC reduces production capacity of sachet alcohol by 50% to prevent more deaths, Disabilities, poor health in Nigeria
NAFDAC HQ The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says the production capacity of alcohol product in sachets has been reduced by 50 per cent. Mr. Sayo…