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Disability Rights
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Disability activists urge PM Burnham to postpone assisted dying legislation
Disability campaigners, including several prominent public figures, are lobbying Prime Minister Andy Burnham to improve social care services before considering new legislation on assisted dying.
Call for Enhanced Support for Youth and Disabled Individuals in Ogun State
Stakeholders at the 2026 International Youth Day event in Abeokuta advocated for stronger government support and inclusive policies for youth and persons with disabilities.
ADC Urges President Tinubu to Prioritize Economic Relief Over Political Conflict
The African Democratic Congress has urged President Tinubu to tackle Nigeria's economic and security crisis instead of prioritizing political infighting.
Ebonyi Disability Advocacy Group Protests Exclusion and Displacement Threats
Ebonyi State disability advocates protested against potential eviction from their secretariat and called on the government to sign the Disability Bill and improve their welfare.
Ebonyi disability advocates rally against state government exclusion
Ebonyi State disability rights advocates held a peaceful protest in Abakaliki demanding legislative action, welfare support, and the cancellation of an eviction order from their long-term office space.
Lagos State Plans Specialized Vehicle Plates for Disabled Citizens
Lagos State is collaborating with LASODA and the MVAA to roll out specialized license plates for citizens with disabilities to enhance accessibility and mobility.
Five facts regarding Nehemiah Danjuma, the first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria
Nehemiah Danjuma has become the first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria. Here is a look at his journey, academic persistence, and advocacy work.