HRAI urges FG to guarantee hijab rights in proposed NYSC uniform reform
Muslim News Nigeria The Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative (HRAI) has urged the Federal Government to guarantee the constitutional rights of Muslim…
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Religious Freedom, Equal Citizenship, and the Need for Inclusive Policies in Nigeria, By Robiu Sulaimon Olalekan
Nigeria is a nation blessed with immense religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity. The strength of such a country…
Hijab in schools: Where is our sense of tolerance, unity, justice, and love for our neighbours? Prof. Rasaq Adisa
The recent Court of Appeal ruling in Ibadan, Nigeria, that overturned a 2024 High Court judgment, which previously…
BREAKING: UI International School hijab case adjourned to October 7 as Appeal Court orders status quo
* Warns principal against harassment, intimidation of Muslim students The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Wednesday…
UTME 2026: Harassment, discrimination against Muslim students over hijab persist at Nigeria exam centres
* Perpetrators remain unpunished despite Supreme Court ruling, rights groups say Harassment and discrimination against Muslim students over…
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre official compels students to remove hijab before sitting for UTME
Muslim News gathered that the matter has reportedly been resolved, but many Nigerians are calling for the arrest…
UI-ISI hijab tussle: Appeal Court grants application to transmit record
The Court of Appeal, Ibadan, on Thursday, allowed the appeal of the International School Ibadan (ISI) which seeks…
“Hijab has come to stay in Nigeria,” says coalition of Muslim women as thousands mark World Hijab Day 2026 in Lagos with walk
* Wear your Hijab with confidence, Don’t tuck it in: Hajia Tijani tells students * Barrister Oyefeso seeks…
MURIC, MSSN condemn rights violation as govt school bars students over hijab in Ilorin
The Kwara State chapters of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN)…
Hijabi Maryam Lawal emerges best graduating female student at 2025 Call to Bar
* Rated second overall best amid applause A devout Muslim and trailblazing scholar, Maryam Abiodun Lawal has emerged…
MURIC seeks arrest of Christian lady wearing hijab to preach Christianity
* Says conduct capable of disturbing public peace A faith-based human rights advocacy group, the Muslim Rights Concern…
HRAI condemns attacks on hijab-wearing Muslim women in Lagos, Oyo, demands justice
By Fatimatu bint Muktar The Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative (HRAI) has issued strong condemnation for recent attacks on…
IMAN restates rights of Muslims to use Hijab at Nursing Schools
The President of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN), Professor Ibrahim Oreagba, has restated the rights of…
JAMB apologises to affected hijabi candidates over Caleb University harassment
…Condemns overzealousness of staff The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has strongly condemned the reported restriction placed…
MURIC petitions JAMB, CALEB University over denial of candidates’ right to Hijab
The Lagos State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued a strong appeal to the Joint…