The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has donated assistive devices to persons with disabilities in Katsina State, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion and improved quality of life. The…
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OPM Pastor Seeks Husband for 21-Year-Old Autistic Adopted Daughter, Offers Incentives
The founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Pastor Chibuzor Chinyere, has announced plans to facilitate the marriage of his 21-year-old adopted daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, who is on the autism spectrum.…
Students from the Special Education Centre, Bauchi, have emerged as the overall winners at the Bauchi State 2026 Girls in ICT Demo Day, a competition that celebrated innovation, resilience, and…
NCPWD Urges ECOWAS Member States to Adopt Disability Data Framework for Inclusive Development
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called on Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to adopt and domesticate the ECOWAS Disability Data…
Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nasarawa State have received food items and financial support from the Nasarawa State Disability Rights Commission (NSDRC) as part of ongoing efforts to provide relief…
A Trail of Determined Success Despite Dual Disability: Meet the Deafblind Para-Karate Silver Medalist at Abuja 2026
From childhood, Solomon “Lionheart” Okelola nurtured a passion for martial arts. Together with his younger brother, he spent countless hours watching action movies featuring legendary martial artists such as Jackie…
Centre Warns INEC to End ‘Braille Theatre,’ Threatens Legal Action Over Accessibility Failures
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to move beyond symbolic inclusion and ensure functional accessibility for blind…
More than 3,000 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja have received vital support, including wheelchairs, crutches, hearing devices, and educational scholarships, during a large-scale Easter outreach aimed at restoring hope,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring inclusive electoral participation, particularly for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), ahead of the 2026 governorship election…
FGN Flags Off Livelihood, Cash Support Initiative for Persons with Disabilities in Lagos
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has flagged off the Livelihood and Cash Support Initiative in Lagos, describing it as…
Disability Commission Extends Easter Greetings, Reaffirms Commitment to Disability Inclusion
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has extended warm Easter greetings to persons with disabilities and their families across Nigeria, urging citizens to embrace compassion, unity, and inclusion…
PWDs Seek Babangida’s Support to Establish Skills Acquisition Centres in Niger State
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Niger State have appealed to former President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, to support the establishment of specialized skills acquisition centres aimed at improving the livelihoods of…
United Nigeria Suspends Staff Over Alleged Maltreatment of Passenger with Disability
United Nigeria Airlines has suspended a staff member following allegations of maltreatment involving a passenger with reduced mobility, Ms. Doris Akonanya, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. In…
The Bauchi State Association of the Deaf (BSAD) has successfully conducted its 2026 leadership election in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere at Government Girls’ Day Secondary School (GGDSS), Sabon Gari,…
A Senior Special Assistant on Special Needs, Mohammad Abba Isa, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, commending his administration for advancing disability inclusion and social equity…