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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'No bra, no exam': Nigerian university defends viral video of women being checked, says this will ensure 'distraction-free environment'
A Nigerian university came under fire for checking whether female students were wearing bras. A Nigerian university has come under immense criticism after a video of a female staff member checking whether a female student was wearing a bra before allowing her into the examination hall went viral. Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State defended the policy of allowing no female student without a bra in the examination hall and said it is part of the institution's dress code aimed to promote modesty and maintain a "distraction-free environment". President of the students' union, Muizz Olatunji, however, has acknowledged that there is a need for an alternative method to enforce this dress code. Olatunji posted in X that checking the bra is not a new policy. Olatunji shared parts of what he said were the school's policies, which described indecent dressing as that which shows sensitive body parts 'such as breasts, buttocks, nipples and belly-buttons,' including 'any dressing that is capable of making the same or opposite sex to lust after the student in an indecent manner. ' After the video went viral, students of the university confirmed that it was shot at their school. Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong described the OOU's bra policy as 'draconian' and 'arbitrary,' and one that 'might amount to some form of sexual harassment.' He told CNN that 'physically examining the bodies of students to determine whether they are wearing a bra or not is not only degrading but also undignifying.' 'There could be medical explanations for why certain students may not feel comfortable wearing a bra at a particular time,' he said, adding that enforcing the policy 'without exceptions, or without taking peculiarities into consideration is arbitrary,' and could lead to legal actions.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Nigerian university sparks outrage as staff check whether female students are wearing bras before exams
A Nigerian university is facing backlash after a viral video appeared to show young women who were queuing for exams being checked for whether they were wearing bras before being allowed in. In a short clip that spread quickly on social media, two women seem to be touching the breasts of the women in the queue as they walk past. Students at Olabisi Onabnajo University confirmed to CNN that the video was shot at their school, in Nigeria's southwestern Ogun state. In the video, one female student appeared to be removed from the queue after one of the women touched her. CNN has not been able to confirm when the video was taken but a student representative at OOU, who defended the school over what he dubbed the, 'no bra, no entry policy,' said exams began this week. The university has not responded to CNN's request for comment and has not commented publicly on the alleged policy amid widespread outrage on Nigerian social media. Student union leader Muizz Olanrewaju Olatunji said in a post on X Tuesday that the check for bras 'is not a new policy' in the school, which he stated, 'promotes a dress code policy aimed at maintaining a respectful and distraction-free environment, encouraging students to dress modestly and in line with the institution's values.' Olatunji shared parts of what he said were the school's policies, which described indecent dressing as that which shows sensitive body parts 'such as breasts, buttocks, nipples and belly-buttons,' including 'any dressing that is capable of making the same or opposite sex to lust after the student in an indecent manner.' Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong described the OOU's bra policy as 'draconian' and 'arbitrary,' and one that 'might amount to some form of sexual harassment.' He told CNN that 'physically examining the bodies of students to determine whether they are wearing a bra or not is not only degrading but also undignifying.' 'There could be medical explanations for why certain students may not feel comfortable wearing a bra at a particular time,' he said, adding that enforcing the policy 'without exceptions, or without taking peculiarities into consideration is arbitrary,' and could lead to legal actions. Student leader Olatunji said in another post on X Tuesday that talks were ongoing with OOU's administration 'to explore alternative approaches to addressing indecent dressing, focusing on respectful and dignified interactions between students and staff.'
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘No bra, no exam': Nigerian university sparks outrage over bra checks before exams
A Nigerian university has come under fire after a video showing female students being physically checked for bras before an examination went viral, triggering widespread condemnation and raising serious concerns about students' rights. The BBC, which reported on the incident, confirmed the footage was taken at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in south-western Ogun State. (Also read: Man wears a bra to film 'viral reel' in Haryana market, shopkeeper thrashes him in front of crowd) The video, widely circulated on social media, shows female staff members touching the chests of young women standing in line to enter an examination hall. The alleged purpose was to determine whether they were wearing bras—a requirement linked to the university's dress code policies. The university has not issued an official statement regarding the footage. However, a student leader defended the practice, saying it was part of maintaining a 'distraction-free environment'. Despite the justification, he admitted that better methods should be employed to enforce the policy and acknowledged the criticisms labelling the practice as sexist and demeaning. Haruna Ayagi, a senior official at the Human Rights Network, told the BBC that the policy could face legal repercussions. 'Unwarranted touches on another person's body is a violation and could lead to legal action. The university is wrong to adopt this method to curb indecent dressing,' he said. In response to the backlash, Muizz Olatunji, president of the university's students' union, posted a statement on X (formerly Twitter), reiterating the institution's intent behind the dress code. 'The university promotes a dress-code policy aimed at maintaining a respectful and distraction-free environment,' he wrote, stressing that students were encouraged to dress modestly in line with institutional values. He added that the policy was longstanding and that the union was working with university authorities to 'explore alternative approaches to addressing indecent dressing, focusing on respectful and dignified interactions between students and staff.' Olatunji also shared the official dress code, which bans clothing 'capable of making the same or opposite sex to lust after the student in an indecent manner.' Founded in 1982 as Ogun State University and renamed in 2001 after former state governor Olabisi Onabanjo, the institution is now at the centre of a growing controversy over students' rights, privacy, and gender-based policies.
NZ Herald
a day ago
- NZ Herald
‘No bra, no entry': Nigeria university rule sparks backlash
A Nigerian university has ignited an online row after a video showed female staff members touching the breasts of women to check if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam. Hundreds of thousands of people have viewed the video of staff at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Nigerian University Staff Frisk Female Students To Enforce 'No Bra, No Entry' Rule, Sparks Outrage
A viral video showed female invigilators physically touching students' chests to enforce the school's controversial 'No Bra, No Entry' rule for exam halls. A Nigerian university faced widespread backlash after a video showed female staff frisking students to check if they were wearing bras before an exam surfaced online. The incident occurred at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun State, where a now-viral video shows female invigilators physically touching students' chests to enforce the school's controversial 'No Bra, No Entry" rule for exam halls. The footage, widely shared on social media, drew swift criticism online, with many social media users condemning the act as harassment and a violation of students' rights. 'This is harassment. People have different reasons for not wearing bras," posted one user on X while another added, 'That's a human rights violation. Sue them!!!" Olabisi Onabanjo University OOU allegedly enforces the new 'No bra, No entry" policy as exams start yesterday🙆🏼♂️ — Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) June 17, 2025 Muizz Olatunji, president of the university's Students' Union Government, defended the policy in a post on X, saying it was not new. He wrote, ''No bra, no entry' is not a new policy in Olabisi Onabanjo University", adding that the school promotes 'modest dressing" to ensure a 'distraction-free environment." He also claimed the policy aimed to prevent 'indecent dressing capable of making the opposite sex unnecessarily lust after them." However, Muizz Olatunji acknowledged the backlash and said the union would hold talks with university authorities to explore 'more respectful and dignified" alternatives to such enforcement. Strict Dress Codes In Nigerian Colleges Most Nigerian universities enforce strict dress codes, particularly for women. Male students, too, face restrictions- such as bans on dreadlocks or earrings. But activists have called for accountability and reform, arguing that such policies disproportionately target women and blur the lines between discipline and violation. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
