ARISE News under fire for failing to apologise after admitting Borno abduction case involved Muslim minor
Muslim News Nigeria The station’s November 2 clarification followed its controversial Morning Show discussion led by Ojy Okpe, while MPAC accused…
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MSSN, MPAC react as Muslim candidates face hijab harassment, dress restrictions at Nigerian Law School
Muslim rights organisations, including the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) Nigeria and the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria…
Allow Muslim students wearing hijab to sit for final Bar exams, MURIC tells Nigerian law schools
*:HRAI clarifies permissible hijab length as examinations begin Saturday The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged Nigerian law…
JIBWIS, the AK-47 conundrum and the search for justice (Part 1)
On Monday, October 26, a viral video showing a 22-year-old man marching alongside children and teenagers in uniforms…
Turkish group joins Azerbaijani politician, activists in opposing Baku hijab restrictions
* Özgür-Der stages protest outside Azerbaijan’s consulate as pupils, rights advocates and imprisoned journalist defend Muslim girls’ access…
‘They stood by her’: Azerbaijani schoolchildren rally behind teacher dismissed over hijab
* Pupils protest new secular dress code in a country where 96% of the population is Muslim, amid…
Gov. Adeleke returns: What next for Osun Muslims as stakeholders set agenda for second term?
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has secured a second term in office, with Muslim stakeholders urging him to…
HRAI urges FG to guarantee hijab rights in proposed NYSC uniform reform
The Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative (HRAI) has urged the Federal Government to guarantee the constitutional rights of Muslim…
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…
Congratulations pour in as hijab rights advocate Fajimite emerges MULAN president
* New Muslim lawyers leader pledges to strengthen unity, empower young lawyers Congratulations have continued to pour in…
Sultan urges FG to protect Muslims, safeguard Islam’s sanctity amid persistent attacks, negative profiling
* Dismisses attempts to link Oyo kidnapping to Muslims, Fulani people * Demands justice for Islamic teacher, MACBAN…
Hijrah holiday: MURIC praises states, presses FG for recognition
…says it is the only way Muslims and Christians can be treated equally Nigerian states where hijrah holidays…
Over 100,000 Muslims gather at Al-Aqsa for first Friday prayers after weeks-long Israeli closure
More than 100,000 Muslim worshippers gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem for Friday prayers following weeks…