Firdausa Amasa walked so Maryam Lawal could fly: Muslim News Nigeria and the power of visibility
Muslim News Nigeria * Chronicling the fight for hijab, excellence, and attenuating unheard voices In December 2017, when Barrister Firdausa Amasa…
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Muslim News Nigeria rejoices with Maryam Lawal, other Muslims called to Bar
We pray that Allah (SWT), in His infinite mercy, continues to bless and elevate our dear sister, Maryam…
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…
Constitution Review: MUSWEN demands for Shari’ah Court, devolution of power, qualitative education at Public Hearing
The Muslim Ummah South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has reiterated its demand for Shariah Court to regulate the affairs…
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…
This Trial of Brother Oloyede, By Prof. Tunde Akanni
It’s been traumatic for my entire family since that video started making the rounds. I sneaked a slight…
NDLEA arrests non-Muslim who disguised in hijab to smuggle cocaine in private part, stomach at P/Harcourt Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi at the Port Harcourt…
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…
UTME 2025: HRAI condemns harassment of hijabi candidates at Caleb University
* Urges JAMB to delist erring CBT centers The Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative, a prominent human rights organization…
MURIC praises Jigawa governor for promoting use of hijab among private security personnel
An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has commended the governor of Jigawa State, Umar…
Jigawa govt approves hijab for female security operatives
Jigawa State Government has approved the use of hijab for willing female security operatives within the state. The…
Uphold pristine teachings of Islam, MSSN Eti-Osa urges students at Sisters’ Seminar
The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Eti-Osa Area Council, under Lagos State Area Unit, has emphasised the importance…