Rotary International has urged Nigeria not to relent in its commitment to polio vaccination, warning that the country’s polio-free certification could be threatened if global eradication is not achieved. At…
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Bank provides prosthetic limbs, education support for children with limb loss
Stanbic IBTC Holdings has expanded its flagship Corporate Social Investment initiative, Together4ALimb, by providing prosthetic limbs and education support to underserved children living with limb loss across Nigeria. In a…
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Disability Commission Empowers Polio Survivors with Wheelchairs to Mark World Polio Day
ABUJA — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has empowered one hundred (100) polio survivors with wheelchairs as part of activities marking this year’s World Polio Day celebration…
As part of activities marking the 2025 World Polio Day, Rotary International, through the National PolioPlus Committee (NNPPC), has paid a courtesy visit to the National Commission for Persons with…
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Nigeria’s Gift Chukwuemeka Clinches Gold, Defeats Africa’s Top Player at Para Badminton Championships
Nigeria’s para badminton star, Gift Ijeoma Chukwuemeka, has claimed the gold medal in the Women’s WH2 category of the Africa Para Badminton Championships 2025, after a remarkable victory over Egypt’s…
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Ekiti Lawmaker Distributes Prosthetic Limbs, Grants to Over 300 Persons With Disabilities
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…