Benin Government Launches Pilot Program for Autistic Children

The Beninese government has launched the pilot phase of its Integrated Care Project for Autistic Children in Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Microfinance hosted a mid-term review workshop in Cotonou, bringing together parents, disability associations, NGOs, and health and education professionals. The event evaluated progress since the project’s launch and outlined…

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Abia Gov Otti takes border security seriously after killing of Chinese miners

Following the tragic killing of two Chinese nationals and a police escort in Abia State, Governor Alex Otti has pledged to strengthen security collaborations with neighbouring states to prevent cross-border criminal activities. Governor Otti made the commitment in response to the deadly ambush that occurred last Saturday at a mining site in Uturu, within Isuikwuato…

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BREAKING: Nigerian Correctional Service Throws ‘Independence Day Bomber’ Charles Okah Into Solitary Confinement For Exposing Borno Prison Corruption; Denies Him Drugs, Family Access

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has placed Charles Okah—who is serving a life sentence for his involvement in the October 1, 2010, Independence Day bombing in Abuja—in solitary confinement at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State.    SaharaReporters learnt that this move is in retaliation for Okah’s exposure of corrupt practices involving…

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