9 d. ago World Autism Awareness Day: Autistic teen breaks records with World’s largest canvas painting 

By Chinenye Anuforo   For 15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu “Kanye” Tagbo-Okeke, a blank canvas wasn’t just empty space; it was a universe waiting to be born. Diagnosed with autism, Kanye discovered his voice through vibrant strokes of color, a language that would ultimately etch his name into history.   On April 2nd, 2025, amidst the global observance […] The post World Autism Awareness Day: Autistic teen breaks records with World’s largest canvas painting  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kano durbar cancellation dashed my Guinness Record dream – UK

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Lekan Okanlawon, has decried the last-minute cancellation of the Sallah Durbar in Kano, which he said disrupted plans to secure a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of horse riders. Okanlawon, who arrived in Kano with a team of over 160 enthusiasts, including polo players and cultural tourists from various Read More

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2 w. ago WAAD 2025: Ace Artist Tobechi Achionye Thrills Abuja Audience

In a spectacular commemoration of the 2025 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2, sensational autistic artist, Tobechi Achionye, fondly known as Toby, has delivered a scintillating performance in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. World Autism Awareness Day is an international observance dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance, inclusion, […]

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2 w. ago Autism: Stakeholders seek more awareness, end to stigmatisation

Stakeholders on Wednesday called for greater awareness and a stronger stance against the stigmatisation of Autism Spectrum Disorder. They made this known in Abuja at the 2025 ‘Shine your light autism spectrum conference, themed, “Navigating autism with understanding in Africa,” organised by Ike Foundation for Autism in commemoration of the World Autism Awareness Day. World Read More

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2 w. ago World Autism Awareness Day 2025: First Lady calls for inclusion and action

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   As Nigeria joined the global community to observe World Autism Awareness Day 2025 on April 2, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called for a more inclusive society and greater awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  The theme for this year, “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” underscores the […] The post World Autism Awareness Day 2025: First Lady calls for inclusion and action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago World Autism Awareness Day 2025: First Lady calls for inclusion, action

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   As Nigeria joined the global community to observe World Autism Awareness Day 2025 on April 2, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called for a more inclusive society and greater awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  The theme for this year, “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” underscores the […] The post World Autism Awareness Day 2025: First Lady calls for inclusion, action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Remi Tinubu Seeks End To Discrimination Against Autistic Nigerians

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called for an end to the discrimination faced by Nigerians living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), urging citizens to embrace neurodiversity as a vital part of national development. In a message commemorating the World Autism Awareness Day 2025, the First Lady highlighted the importance of creating […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Kanyeyachukwu unveils world’s largest art canvas, enters Guinness world records

Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a renowned young Nigerian artist and advocate will on Wednesday unveil the largest art canvas in the world read more Nigeria’s Kanyeyachukwu unveils world’s largest art canvas, enters Guinness world records

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3 w. ago Foundation advocates inclusive policies for autistic persons

Tribune Online Foundation advocates inclusive policies for autistic persons AS part of advocacy to commemorate the 2025 World Autism Awareness Day, Bethel Xafe Autism Foundation has called for inclusive policies for people living with autism and to ensure their parents can seek the needed care and support for autistic individuals. The Foundation’s Founder, Dr Oluwatosin Akande, disclosed this at the Autism Awareness Conference by […] Foundation advocates inclusive policies for autistic persons Tribune Online

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