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…
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Lekki shootings: Okogwu faults Military; calls for improved security measures for Persons with Disabilities
CARE, Nigeria Centre for Ability Rehabilitation and Empowerment in Nigeria, has commented on the Lekki shootings of Tuesday 20th October saying it was wrong if the military actually opened fire…
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JONAPWD protests alleged marginalisation of PWDs in selection of FG’s 774 SPW candidates in Niger
The Niger chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD) on Monday protested against alleged neglect of their members in the current Special Public Workers (SPW) scheme…
Chanchaga Local Government is set to appoint a Special Education Desk Officer for students with disabilities in Chanchaga, Niger state. The Education Secretary of Chanchaga Local Government Area, Alhaji Balarabe…
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Wheelchair tennis coach says upcoming CBN National Open crucial to players
By GEORGINA BODE Frank Tarmena, a national coach, on Monday in Abuja said the upcoming 2020 CBN National Open Tennis Championship was very crucial to the development of wheelchair tennis.…
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#EndSARS: Group Calls for Inclusion of PWDs As Members of Panel of State Inquires; Urges For Accessible Facilities.
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has commended the efforts of various states government for setting up Panel of Inquiries to look deep into series of atrocities committed by…
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Students of the Ekiti State Special School for the Blind in Ikere-Ekiti, Ikere local government area have appealed to well meaning individuals to coalesce effort…
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Chief Ayuba Burki Urge Citizens to Unite Against Criminal Elements and Shun Acts Capable of Threatening National Security
Chief Ayuba Barki has called on citizens of Nigeria to display patriotism and national loyalty by uniting against criminal elements and shun acts capable of threatening national security as he…
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Kano Wins World Polio Day, National Para Soccer Tournament as Federation Appeals For Inclusion In Sports Festival
Kano State has emerged winners in an 8-team, World Polio Day, National Para Soccer Tournament 2020, the 8th in the series. In the final match, held at Old Parade Ground,…
Alphonse Mwimba Makiese, DR Congo’s wrestling champion who campaigned for fellow albinos facing stigma, was lauded Monday for his work fighting discrimination following his death at 54. Makiese, whose sporting…
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Okogwu demands fast track confirmation of Disability Commission; says it will lift 10,000 Persons with Disability out of poverty
Dr. Chike Okogwu, Founder, CARE Nigeria, The Center For Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment in Nigeria, has urged senate to fast track the confirmation of members of the Disability Commission. He…
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Governor’s Aid on Disability Matters urges PWDs to adhere to safety measures against flooding
By Chidimma Ajemba : People living with disabilities in the riverine areas are to adhere to government safety measures, even as floodwaters continue to submerge some areas in the state…
Two coaches at the 2020 National Para-Soccer League which ends on Saturday have urged non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to invest in the sport. The coaches, while speaking with the News Agency…