- A Nigerian man has claimed that his sister was asked to remove her headscarf and sign a pledge during the JAMB registration process, sparking debate online about possible religious discrimination.
A Nigerian man has caused an uproar online after he claimed his sister was asked to remove her hijab while trying to complete an exam at a registration centre.
According to him, he accompanied his sister to a center run by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to collect her forms and complete her biometrics. He claimed officers instructed her to remove her headscarf before the arrest process began.
He further claimed that after the procedure was completed, she was asked to sign an undertaking related to wearing the hijab.
The man questioned whether Muslims now face discrimination over religious clothing, and his post drew mixed reactions online. While some users expressed concerns about possible religious bias, others argued that certain security or identification procedures sometimes require the temporary removal of headscarves during biometric verification.
In other news… Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to forgive as Muslims across the country begin the holy month of Ramadan.
The President made the call during the holy month of Ramadan at the State House Mosque in Abuja on Wednesday, where he urged citizens to embrace peace, unity and compassion.
He described Ramadan as a time of deep reflection and moral renewal and stressed that forgiveness remains one of its core lessons.
“We start this Ramadan with all the teachings that Ramadan brings to us all. But the main principle is to do good to others, share love and faith, and forgive sins. I say if I have sinned, please forgive me as a Nigerian,” he said.
Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to use the fasting period to strengthen unity, be kind to each other and engage in charitable activities.
He believes that national progress depends on shared values and collective responsibility. He also called on citizens, regardless of religious affiliation, to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria, urging support for efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry and other security challenges.
In his speech, Chief Imam of the State House Mosque Abdulwahid Suleiman thanked God for enabling Muslims to witness another Ramadan and prayed for wisdom, strength and health of the President, as well as peace and prosperity of the country.
