Tag: Hijab

The groups say wearing of hijab by Muslim women is a constitutional right and a religious obligation

The Islamic body lauds the support the Muslim community not only in Nigeria but all over the world has given ...

“We are Nigerian citizens and we are entitled to our fundamental human rights which include freedom to religion.”

Miss Firdaus was denied access to call to bar ceremony over Hijab use.

The struck motion was asking the court to stop the use of hijab in public primary and secondary schools in ...

“One thing we all seem to agree on is that violence against women is wrong in all its forms."

The state will consult with Islamic leaders on the proposal.

"We must separate government officials from their religion in order to get the best out of them," MURIC said.

The State government said it has appealed a ruling of the Appeal Court.

The court set aside the verdict of the lower court (Lagos State High Court), which disallowed the use of Hijab.

The special panel of the Court of Appeal set up to hear the case had on May 27 reserved its ...

The governor says his interventions in the state's education sector has no religious undertone

The state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has been up against the state government allowing Hijab in schools.

The case which began in 2014 was filed by two students against the Lagos government.

The kit was unveiled on International Women's Day.

"... Banning hijab under any guise in Nigeria is tantamount to denying Muslim women of their God-given fundamental human rights."

"Everything will be done to balance national security requirements with the rights and obligations of citizens."

Group says decision was reckless, baseless and preposterous.

“Our stand is that candidates should emerge on the basis of merit...”

The group said it could take the government to court on the matter. An Islamic group, Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, ...

Last week, I argued and suggested that the Nigerian state could implode if we citizens do not invest in the ...

The news that the Lagos state government is examining the wearing of hijab by female students in Lagos state public ...

The Lagos State Government has denied that it has banned Hijab in public schools in the state, saying it was ...

A Muslim youth group has condemned the recent ban on Hijabs in public schools in Lagos. The National Council of ...

The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has condemned the ban on the use of Hijab (headscarf) by Muslim ...