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Meet Oluwatobiloba Ajayi; one of the powerful voices among Nigeria’s 25 million-special needs population
There are a number of voices speaking for the rights of the Nigerian people, few of those remember to speak for people living with disabilities. That is far from the…
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Mercy Abang: A superstitious link between dark riches and cerebral palsy is hurting Nigeria’s children
by Mercy Abang Cerebral Palsy, the medical condition that occurs in approximately 2-2.5 of 1000 live births globally according to a Paediatric cerebral palsy report in Africa – the condition…
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The Thread: “Monster” ” Demon” | Care giver caught on camera battering a special needs child ; Twitter NG reacts
We have no words for acts like these that are clearly beyond insane. How is a human being, a woman, winner of the prestigious Mandela Award, even, a Psychotherapist of…
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#Impact365: This NGO is passionate about children with Cerebral Palsy and cares for them for free
Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle tone and posture caused by damage that occurs to the immature,developing brain, often before birth. Every case of cerebral palsy…
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#Impact365: This home takes in Nigerian children that nobody else wants
Hearts of Gold Children Hospice is a care and management center for children with mental and extreme physical disabilities. Founded in 2003, the hospice cares for children with several forms in medical…
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5 things to know about children with development disability
Development disability is a term that is mostly misunderstood and shrouded in unfair stereotypes -mostly due to misinformation, lack of knowledge on the issue, ignorance and unfamiliarity. The Center for…
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Mother abandons sick 4-year-old daughter in hospital
A four-year-old child, who is battling with cerebral palsy [a disease which inhibits proper growth and movement of the body] has been abandoned at the Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, Lagos State.…
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Toddler drowned his newborn twin brother and left another brain damaged while alcoholic mother slept after drinking four cans of strong lager
A three-year-old boy drowned his newborn twin brother and left the other permanently brain damaged as he tried to bathe them while his alcoholic mother slept. The boy said he…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy