More than 300 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Ekiti State have benefitted from a large-scale empowerment initiative facilitated by Hon. Akin Rotimi, a federal lawmaker representing Oye/Ikole Federal Constituency. The…
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Nigeria’s Amputee Football National Team, the Special Eagles, are optimistic about their chances at the 2026 Amputee World Cup in Costa Rica. Speaking in Lagos, the players called for greater…
Disability Commission Commemorates World Spinal Cord Injury Day, Calls for Inclusive Support Systems
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has joined the global community to mark World Spinal Cord Injury Day, emphasizing awareness, prevention, and improved support for individuals living with…
Para-Badminton: NSC Chairman Applauds Abia’s Adopt-a-Sport Policy, Urges Other States to Follow
National Sports Commission Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has commended Abia State for adopting para-badminton as its sport of focus, describing it as a benchmark for other states to emulate. Dikko…
In a gesture of support and solidarity, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has gifted a brand-new SUV to ace gospel singer, broadcaster, and founder of Fresh FM, Yinka Ayefele, days…
Phyna, Kate Henshaw Demand Justice After Truck Accident Amputates BBNaija Star’s Sister — Dangote Group Responds
Actress Kate Henshaw and Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, are calling for justice after a truck ran over Phyna’s younger sister, Ruth Otabor,…
Advocate Calls for National Policy, Constitutional Recognition for Spinal Cord Injury Survivors in Nigeria
Kano — Engr. Abdul Haruna, a prominent disability rights advocate and former Chairman of the Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Kano Chapter, has called for the constitutional recognition…
Stakeholders Push for Inclusive Moringa Farming Opportunities for Women with Disabilities in Bauchi
Stakeholders in Bauchi State have called on the government and development partners to adopt more inclusive agricultural strategies that empower women with disabilities, particularly in Moringa-based farming and value addition.…
Gunmen Attack Mourners in Plateau, Amputate Youth Returning from Burial
A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday in Plateau State when gunmen attacked a group of mourners returning from a burial ceremony, leaving one youth with a completely amputated hand. The…
In a groundbreaking move to advance disability inclusion through sports, the Nigeria Unconquered Foundation (NUF) has partnered with the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre to inaugurate the ECOWAS Para…
Hope Restored: Physically Challenged Father of Six Receives New Home, Business Grant from Governor Umo Eno
In a heartwarming demonstration of compassion and inclusion, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has gifted a brand-new, fully furnished home and a N500,000 business grant to Mr. Sunday…
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has donated 100 wheelchairs to persons with disabilities in Kebbi State, aiming to enhance their mobility and economic independence. The presentation…
Disability Agency Celebrates World Wheelchair Day, Donates Mobility Aids to PWPD
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) marked World Wheelchair Day by donating manual wheelchairs to Persons With Physical Disabilities (PWPD), reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusivity and improved…
Demonstrating unity and kindness, corps members at the Kano State NYSC orientation camp in Kusalla Dam, Karaye, have come together to support their colleague, Ugwuese Emelda, by donating a brand-new…
A Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer has lost his right leg following a tragic accident caused by the reckless driving of a fully loaded trailer. The LASTMA General…