Tag: ISLAM
Nigerian imam, Lateef Alabi, survives terror attack on New Zealand mosques
A Nigerian born Islamic cleric, Lateef Alabi,
has been identified as one of the survivors of the terrorist attack that killed
49 people in New Zealand...
Hijab: International School Ibadan reopens
The International School Ibadan (ISI), which was shut down on November 19 over the crisis on the use of Hijab by female Muslim students,...
International School Ibadan shuts down over hijab controversy
The International School Ibadan was on Monday shut down indefinitely over the lingering crisis of some female Muslim students wearing of hijab in the...
Hijab: International School Ibadan insists on retaining dress code
The International School Ibadan (ISI) says it will continue to maintain the dress code of the 55-year-old institution.
This was made public as part of...
Lagos approves hijab in public schools
The Lagos State Government has approved the use of hijab in public secondary schools in the state.
It follows agitation by some Muslims that the...
Tension in International School Ibadan as students appear in hijab
There was palpable tension on Monday at the International School Ibadan (ISI) as the institution suspended its morning assembly following the appearance of some...
Lagos sues for peace over hijab controversy
The Lagos State Government on Saturday appealed to all stakeholders in the contentious issue of wearing hijab in public schools to maintain peace while...
Oyo declares public holiday to commemorate Islamic New Year
Governor Abiola Ajimobi has declared Tuesday a work-free day across Oyo State in commemoration of the new Islamic Calendar year, Muharram 1, (Hijrah) 1440...
Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, converts to Islam
Controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, on Thursday announced that she has converted to Islam.
In a message on Instagram, Kemi, daughter of a former governor...
Woman seeks divorce over husband’s drunkenness, refusal to pray
A housewife, Hassana Angyan, on Tuesday begged a Kubwa Grade 1 Area Court to dissolve her marriage with Shuaibu Abdullahi over his drunkenness, refusal...