By Frank Ikpefan, Abuja Africa Polling Institute (API), an Abuja-based research institute has advocated accurate data of people living with disabilities (PWDs) in the country, in order to improve their…
Children living with disabilities seek to live a normal life like their counterparts without challenges. However, more often than not, they suffer deprivation that denies them the rights to education,…
By Moses Emorinken A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the health of over 18 million children and adolescents globally are at risk over exposure…
Hauwa Ojeifo, a mental health and disability advocate, and founder of She Writes Woman (SWW), has lamented the complicity of the United Nation member states and the society on how…
Africa Polling Institute (API), an Abuja-based research institute, has advocated for accurate data of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the country, in order to improve their conditions. Prof. Bell Ihua,…
A member representing Balanga/Billiri federal constituency of Gombe State has distributed empowerment items to the less privileged, vulnerable and people with disabilities. Addressing the beneficiaries at the Billiri Township Stadium,…
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Favor Ezewuzie Wins American National Division Three Championship In Women’s 100-Meter Hurdles
Miss Favor Ezewuzie, from Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state has won the 2021 United States of America, National Division Three Championship 100-meters hurdles. Favour Ezewuzie is the…
The president’s wife, Aisha Buhari, called on parents, teachers and guardians to do more to protect the dignity, rights and privileges of children against all forms of aggression. The first…
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Mr James David Lalu has said that the Commission’s zonal Rehabilitation Centres will be established in the States to enhance…
Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has stated that discriminatory practices against people living with Albinism amounts to human rights violation. The governor added that he would not hesitate to…
By Fabian Ekerruche The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has announced that it will dedicate 35 Sign Language Chronological Bible Stories (CBS) to deaf people in the country. This is…
As Nigeria on Sunday joined the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Albinism Day with the theme, “Strength Beyond All Odds”, Onome Akinlolu Majaro Foundation, OAM and…
By Deji Elumoye Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for a reversal of negative mindset towards albinism, saying there’s need to have frank and robust conversations on the protection and…
About 20,000 vulnerable women in Bauchi State are to benefit from over N200 million empowerment programme aimed at providing business opportunities to the vulnerable women. The initiative which is a…
The Wife of Kebbi Governor, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu The wife of Kebbi State Governor, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, has appealed to Nigerians to shun any form of discrimination against persons living…