- A Nigerian man alleged that his sister was asked to remove her hijab and sign an undertaking during a JAMB registration process, sparking online debate about possible religious discrimination.
A Nigerian man has sparked online reactions after alleging that his sister was asked to remove her hijab at a registration centre while trying to complete her exam process.
According to him, he accompanied his sister to a centre operated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to collect her form and complete her biometric capture. He claimed that officials instructed her to remove her hijab before the capturing process could proceed.
He further alleged that after the process was completed, she was asked to sign an undertaking related to wearing the hijab.
The man questioned whether Muslims are now facing discrimination over religious dress, and his post has generated mixed reactions online. While some users expressed concern about possible religious bias, others argued that certain security or identification procedures sometimes require temporary removal of head coverings during biometric verification.
In other news… Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians for forgiveness as Muslims across the country begin the holy month of Ramadan.
The President made the appeal on Wednesday during a Ramadan Tafsir at the State House Mosque in Abuja, where he urged citizens to embrace peace, unity, and compassion.
He described Ramadan as a period for deep reflection and moral renewal, stressing that forgiveness remains one of its central lessons.
“We start this Ramadan with all the teaching that it brings to us all. But the main principle is to do good to people, to share love and faith, and to forgive sins. I say, if I have sinned, forgive me as Nigerians,” he said.
Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to use the fasting period to strengthen unity, show kindness to one another, and engage in acts of charity.
According to him, national progress depends on shared values and collective responsibility. He also called on citizens, regardless of religion, to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria, urging support for efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry, and other security challenges.
In his remarks, the Chief Imam of the State House Mosque, Abdulwahid Suleiman, thanked Allah for allowing Muslims to witness another Ramadan and prayed for wisdom, strength, and good health for the President, as well as peace and prosperity for the nation.
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