A Mental Health Advocate and Coach, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has dispelled the myth that mental disability has spiritual undertone, adding that the sickness belongs to the category of non-communicable diseases.…
A physically-challenged man was found digging pits to make a living in Kogi State. The passer-by, expressed his utter sympathy as he saw him. “I felt emotionally down at PAAU…
By Sade Oguntola Henry was arrested after slapping a 7-year-old boy in Ada causing perforations in his left eardrum. The assault was prompted by the boy accidentally hitting his vehicle…
A Member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Representative Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has again awarded scholarships to 15 undergraduates from different parts of her constituency, who are studying various degree programmes within Nigeria.…
The Abuja Moms Foundation (AMF), an Abuja-based non-profitable organisation, has advised law enforcement agencies against secrete settlement of child molestation cases, to deter perpetrators from such crime. The Founder of…
By Gbenga Salau The Lagos State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project have contributed N333.9m to the state’s GDP through the 924 farmers supported by the project…
•CAC logo The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) had directed that schools and other institutions of learning would no longer be approved as business names. The CAC’s Registrar-General gave the directive…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday says it may likely suspend the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in July. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary…
The Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, says so far, over 500,000 candidates have registered for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Oloyede, who…
The Adamawa Government on Tuesday launched Sexual Offenders Database (SOD) to ensure quick dispensation of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) cases in the state. Speaking during the event in…
Advocacy For Women With Disability Initiative (AWWDI) has called for inclusion of Persons with Disabilities among drafters of the National Policy on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Executive…
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Poverty alleviation: Farouq bags 2021 Dususu Gender Minister award, lists numerous interventions
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has said the ministry is primarily focused on the vulnerable population and has empowered the aforementioned…
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WAEC withheld results of 3,968 candidates, 131 candidates with disabilities registered for examination in 2021
By Eniola Daniel The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has explained that it withheld the results of 3,968 candidates in 2021 because of malpractice. According to the examination body, the…
An International Non-Governmental Organization INGO, the CBM Global Disability Inclusion has tasked President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to quicken steps to end all forms of violence and discrimination against Persons…
The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki Wednesday sent five bills to the Edo State House of Assembly, including the Disability Rights Bill which seeks to end all forms of…