States Houses of Assembly (SHoA) in the South West have been charged to collaborate and partner with DINABI and other Civil Society Organizations (CSO) on the Budget process, implementation and…
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Yobe State House of Assembly has commenced moves to establish a board tagged ‘Differently abled persons’ board’. A public hearing on the bill chaired by the chairman, House Committee on…
Center for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) continues lobbying for the full implementation of the National Disability Act with a courtesy visit to the Chairman and members of the Senate Committee…
The Electoral Commission (EC), as part of its efforts to encourage greater participation in the upcoming District Level Election (DLE) and the referendum, has organised a day’s sensitisation workshop for…
By Comr Yusuf kumo. The leadership of NANS ZONE A commended former kannywood actor Prince Adamu Zango, for sponsoring 101 students. In a press statement signed by the Coordinator of…
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Aisha Buhari Unveils Mascot For 2020 World Powerlifting Championship
The First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Friday unveiled the International Mascot, sports online application and clothing line for the Abuja 2020 world para-power lifting Championship in Nigeria. Mrs. Buhari,…
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SSS DETAINS FORMER ADAMAWA GOVERNOR’S AIDE,THREE OTHERS OVER SPREADING FAKE NEWS REGARDING PMB’S MARRIAGE
By Comr Yusuf Kumo. The State Security Service (SSS) in Yola had arrested the Senior Special Assistance to former governor of Adamawa State Mr Khaleel Sajo and three others over…
By Peter amine Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says his original idea of setting up Disability Rights Commission informed his decision to appoint persons with disabilities to run the commission.…
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Kogi Election: IFA, USAID and Others to deploy about 200 persons with disabilities as election observers
ABOUT 200 persons with disabilities will be deployed as election observers in the forthcoming Kogi governorship election slated for 16th November 2019. The Deputy Country Director, National Democratic Institute (NDI)…
Reported by Comr. Yusuf Kumo. The Bauchi State Association of the Deaf (BSAD) celebrated its International Week for the Deaf at the government House on Monday, 30 September, 2019. The…
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BREAKING: President Buhari to Establish Disability Rights Commission before its First Anniversary
By: Disability Equal Rights Newswatch Today, During the UN General Assembly’s Climate Change Summit 2019, at its High-Level, World Peace Awards Ceremony, Side-Event, Her Excellency Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Buhari, while…
The Kano State Head of Service, Dr. Kabiru Shehu has said that the state government under the leadership of Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje was committed to the development of people with…
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Governor Obiano elevates visually impaired person as special adviser to the Governor on Disability matters
Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano has elevated Barrister Chuks Ezewuzie, who is a visually impaired person, as special adviser to the governor on disability matters on the 16th of September,…
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Yobe state government to launch mechanized Agricultural plan for PWDs to reduce unemployment
Persons with disabilities in Yobe state have reasons to celebrate as Yobe state govt has continued his “Inclusive” mantra by launching agriculture program in an attempt to reduce unemployment in…
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POLITICAL INCLUSION: Cedar Seeds urges IPAC to engage political parties to create disability desk officers, accessible offices, reduce high nomination fees
Cedar Seeds Foundation on Tuesday 10th September, 2019 organized a media chat with political parties titled Inclusive Governance in Nigeria of Political Parties. This project by Cedar Seeds ably sponsored…