Goods and properties worth billions of naira have been destroyed as explosion rocks the popular Amu Timber Market in Mushin area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Residents of the area were…
Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Ms. Sadiya Faruk says she might appoint a head for the Ministry’s Disability Commission from Plateau State. The Chairman, Plateau…
The Federal Government and Governors of the South West region on Thursday, reached a compromise over the legalisation of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun). Speaking to state house correspondents,…
The Nigerians Men’s senior football side were on Tuesday, pitted against Cape Verde, Central Africa Republic and Liberia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria’s last outing at the…
The Lagos State Government has placed a ban on motorcycles and tricycles popularly known as ‘okada’ and ‘keke,’ in various local government areas of the state. In the restriction order…
There is a raging fire at one of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, pipelines at Ekoro, Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. Several properties are said to have been consumed.…
By Matthew Ogune, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, was yesterday forced to invite the leadership of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) for a secret meeting…
With just N97, Nigerians can get a litre of fuel in the coming days. The Federal Government says a plan is in motion to provide alternative fuel, Compressed Natural Gas…
The National Assembly will ensure that the National Disability Commission is established by the president in accordance to the provision of the National Disability Law, an official of NASS has…
It’s worthy to note that PWDs all over the world celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities every 3rd of December annually with the aim of increasing public awareness, understanding…
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has accused the media of delaying the passage and assent to the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act, 2019. Mr David Anyaele, the…
Many parents of children with disabilities in the Eastern Region of Ghana continue to deny their children access to education. Out of the handful of parents who admit their children…
The Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman has said that Nigerians may start enjoying 18-hour power supply daily as soon as power generation and distribution get to 7,000 megawatts. The…
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Group Holds First Meeting As Minister Of Women Affairs Appoints A Physically-Challenged Woman Among Her Technical Committee Members
Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen had on Monday, January 7, appointed a physically-challenged woman, Lois Auta as one of the technical committee members representing the voice for women and…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has plead for more support for people living with disabilities in Lagos State. The governor spoke at an event marking the 2019 International Day of…