The Abia State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, has received Commonwealth Games gold medalist Esther Nworgu following her historic achievement as Nigeria’s first gold medal winner…
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The Sen. Ahmad Wadada Aliyu Disabilities Support Group (SAWADSG) has donated two motorcycles to persons with physical disabilities in Nasarawa State as part of its efforts to promote inclusion, improve…
Commonwealth Games: Nworgu Wins Gold as Nigeria Claims Three Para Powerlifting Medals
Team Nigeria recorded an impressive outing in para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing one gold and two silver medals as Esther Nworgu, Esther Oyema, and Roland Ezuruike delivered…
NSC Inaugurates Boards of National Para Sports Federations, Reaffirms Commitment to Athlete Development
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the newly elected Chairmen and members of the Boards of the National Para Sports Federations, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening governance and advancing…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has pledged to reposition para volleyball in Nigeria after emerging as the new…
David Aondofa Receives APC Recognition as Special Leader for North Central Zone
Hon. David Aondofa has received official recognition from the National Disability Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his emergence as the party’s Special Leader for the North Central…
Disability Advocate Urges Tinubu to Support PWD-Owned Businesses, Children of Persons with Disabilities
A Nigerian visual artist and disability advocate, Jonah Karo Bulus, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to introduce policies aimed at improving the welfare and economic participation of persons…
Advocacy Group Seeks Dedicated Rehabilitation Centre for Spinal Cord Injury Survivors
The Spinal Cord Injuries Association Centre (SCIAN) has called on the Nigerian government to establish a specialised rehabilitation hospital for persons living with spinal cord injuries, citing the lack of…
Diplomat Donates Tricycle to Gombe State University Student with Disability
A humanitarian gesture by Diplomat Dauda Stanley Babi has brought renewed hope and relief to a student of Gombe State University living with a mobility disability, following the donation of…
Kebbi LG Chairman Empowers 75 Persons with Disabilities with Wheelchairs, Cash
The Chairman of Koko-Besse Local Government Area, Hon. Sirajo Usman Dan Gwaggo, on Monday distributed wheelchairs and cash assistance to 75 persons living with disabilities as part of efforts to…
Nigeria Unveils First Accessibility-Adapted Vehicle to Boost Mobility, Economic Inclusion for PWDs
Nigeria has taken a significant step toward inclusive development with the unveiling of the country’s first accessibility-adapted vehicle, aimed at improving mobility and economic participation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).…
Nigeria’s para badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji, has reached a historic milestone after emerging as the world number one player in the women’s SL3 category, according to the latest rankings released…
A German aerospace engineer has made history as the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space, following a successful suborbital flight by Blue Origin on Saturday. The…
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and music entrepreneur, Yinka Ayefele, has expressed unwavering hope that he will one day walk again, despite a motor accident that left him unable to stand.…
Nigeria, Egypt Dominate ITTF-Africa Para Championships, Book World Championship Tickets
Nigeria and Egypt have reinforced their status as Africa’s para table tennis powerhouses after clinching multiple gold medals at the 2025 ITTF-Africa Para Championships held in Giza, Egypt, thereby securing…