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Court Grants ISI Female Muslim Students Hijab Right
By Sherideen Nazrideen An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has granted the female Muslim students of the International School Ibadan, ISI, University of Ibadan the relief to wear Hijab on top of their uniforms during school hours. The court presided over by Justice Moshood Ishola also ruled that the school is a multi-religious public…
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Hijab: Oyo Govt Didn’t Alter Policy On Freedom Of Religion
The Oyo State government, on Saturday, declared that it has not altered its policy on freedom of religion, urging residents of the state to discountenance recent attempts to misinterpret a statement from the office of the Special Assistant on Islamic Affairs on the wearing of Hijabs. It added that the government of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde…
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Osun Government Approves Hijabs For Schools
After years of legal framework, the Osun State Government has finallyapproved the use of hijab in public schools. According to the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Education, MrsChristianah Olaniyan, only female students are allowed to use thethe religious dress that it should not be below the navel. Mrs Olaniyan said the hijab should not be made…
