Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has approved the inclusion of the representative of association of Persons with Disabilities in the state COVID-19 high-powered Task Force Committee. The Committee, led by…
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COVID-19: SEMA Begins Distribution Of Food Items To Persons With Disabilities In Damaturu (Photos)
Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) has commenced the distribution of food items to the homes of persons living with disabilities (PLWD) in Damaturu, the state capital. The move is…
The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved the distribution of relief materials to Persons with Disabilities in the state. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by…
Deaf Community, Sign Language Interpreters lament exclusion, blame Minister of Information and Special Assistant on Disability Matters for marginalization
President Mohammadu Buhari was lambasted for delivering a speech in a televised broadcast on Monday around 7pm to Nigerians on the COVID-19 without employing the services of sign language interpreters…
Lawmakers in the Senate chamber of the National Assembly have agreed to contribute 50 percent of their salaries to the efforts to curb the spread and treatment of coronavirus in…
COVID-19: Gov. Obiano Deploys The Services Of Sign Language Interpreters To Make The Messages Accessible For The Deaf
Governor Willie Obiano has deployed the services of professional sign language interpreters to make the Covid-19 messages accessible and clearer to the Deaf community in Anambra state. The Special Adviser…
President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation on Sunday evening, his spokesman has said. The broadcast, scheduled for 7pm, will be on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio…
The Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), has condemned the statement made by Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on HIV/AIDS, saying it was a complete violation of…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has tested negative for coronavirus, 24 hours after he went into self-isolation following fears he could have physically interacted with some persons who tested positive. In…
The Gombe State Governor Alh. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has early yesterday, announced that all schools are to be closed effective from Tuesday 24th March 2020 until further notice due to…
Yobe State Governor Maimala Buni has pledged to assent the bill for the establishment of Agency for Persons Living with Disability in the state. The Governor gave the assurance in…
By Comr Yusuf Kumo, Gombe State The Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP), has called for the resignation of the service chiefs in respect of the continued killings of innocent Nigerians. In…
Kano Assembly Passes Disability Law, PWDs To Enjoy More Benefits, As Dala Becomes Anti-Corruption Commission Commissioner
By Usman Gwadabe Kano State House of Assembly Tuesday passed the Kano State Persons with Disability Amendments Bill, 2019 into law. Announcing the passage during the House proceedings at the…
Hate Speech Bill: How A Disability Advocate’s Speech Forced the Senate To Revisit National Disability Commission
In a Town Hall meeting organised by DAAR Communication on Monday, 3rd February, 2020 in Abuja, activists and sponsors of the Hate Speech Bill met to bare their minds as…
Gov. Bello Donates N10m And Cars To Persons With Disabilities In Zamfara State, Promises Free Education, Hosts The Community At Govt. House.
Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle has yesterday hosted people with disabilities from the 14 LGAs of the state at Zamfara Government House. In a press release signed by…