Tag: HIJAB
Hijab tussle: Court fixes March 27 for hearing
An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has fixed March 27 to hear a fundamental human rights suit filed by female Muslim students of...
Hijab in schools: Lagos orders compliance with Supreme Court judgement
Lagos State Government has directed full compliance with the June 17 judgement of the Supreme Court allowing students in schools across the state to...
Supreme Court approves hijab in Lagos schools
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Muslims female students in Lagos schools can wear hijab without harassment or discrimination.
Six judges ruled in favour...
IGP approves hijab for Nigerian policewomen
Inspector-general of police Usman Baba has approved a new dress code for women officers which permits them to wear stud earrings and hijab under...
Hijab: Scores injured as protest breaks out in Kwara
Many have been recorded injured following a protest in Kwara over the use of Hijab in Oyun Baptist High School, Ijagbo of Oyun Local...
Aisha Yesufu replies critics on wearing hijab to gym
Co-convener of Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) Aisha Yesufu has made a video for those who criticise her for wearing hijab to the gym.
Mrs...
Eid-el-Fitr: Toyin Lawani recreates controversial nun outfit in hijab-themed photos
Stylist Toyin Lawani on Thursday shared controversial pictures of herself on Instagram wearing an hijab with her thighs exposed in celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr...
Hijab: Kwara directs 10 affected schools to resume Monday
Kwara State Government has announced that the 10 schools involved in a recent hijab controversy in the state would resume their third term academic...
Catholic Church rejects hijab in Kwara mission schools
Catholic bishop of Ilorin Diocese Most Rev. Paul Olawoore has condemned the imposition of the use of hijab in Kwara mission schools.
“I don’t want...
Oyedepo kicks against hijab in Kwara Christian schools
Presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide David Oyedepo says the hijab crisis in Kwara State would have been averted if people see the...