Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has said that all hands must be on deck to assist the vulnerable population to navigate the crisis…
The Senate is asking the Federal Government to extend the import duty and value-added tax waivers granted on medical supplies to essential pharmaceutical drugs such as antimalarials. This was one…
Many voters have turned out as Burundi holds a presidential election amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it has 42 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the country resolved to go on…
The management of four major hospitals in Imo and Abia states have hailed the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi,…
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Humanitarian Affairs Minister Implores Kano State Govt To Prioritize The Elderly And PWDs In Palliative Distribution
Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed satisfaction with the distribution pattern of the COVID-19 palliative to the poor and vulnerable Nigerians by the Federal Government.Ganduje spoke on Sunday in Kano,…
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Covid-19 Lockdown: Zulum Distributes Palliatives To 4,360 PWDs, Less Privileged, Widows and Aged Persons In Jere LGA, Borno
By Yahaya Yusuf At least 4,360 less privileges including Disables, Widows and Aged persons from Ngomari and Mairi Wards of Jere Local Government Area are the latest beneficiaries of the…
Sen. Umaru Al-Makura, (APC- Nasarawa South), has donated cash and rice to persons living with disabilities in his constituency to cushion the effect of Coronavirus pandemic. Al-Makura told newsmen in…
Governor, Simon Lalong Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has approved the inclusion of the representative of association of Persons with Disabilities in the state Task Force Committee on COVID-19 Trust…
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Covid-19: Cluster Heads Strategize On Distribution Of Palliative For Persons With Disabilities In FCT
Cluster heads with Lois Auta at the strategic planning meeting Cluster heads of people with disabilities (PWDs) which consist of the representation of each categories of disabilities met on Tuesday…
The Cross River State Government on Monday began the monthly payment of 30,000 stipends to beneficiaries of the Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO) as a way to cushion…
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Obiano’s Aide Clarifies Quantity Of Palliatives Received, Target Interventions For 1500 Persons With Disabilities In Anambra
Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Barr. Chuks Ezewuzie has clarified malicious reports published on social media by a disgruntled element that he received palliatives meant for…
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has released palliative materials to persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state in an effort to cushion the economic hardship faced by persons with disabilities…
The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council, Nigeria office, has urged China, France, Japan and India to write off Nigeria’s debt or allow a two-year moratorium on repayments. It…
Special Adviser to Anambra State Governor on Disability Matters, Barr. Chuks Ezewuzie has begun moves to ensure that all public buildings in the State are accessible by Persons Living With…
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Gov. Abiodun distributes relief materials to PWDs, Orphans and widows of soldiers killed by Boko Haram
As part of the effort to cushion the negative effects of the COVID-19 lockdown, Ogun State Government has distributed relief materials to orphanage homes, physically challenged persons and widows of…