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Time of India
11 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
13 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.'
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"No Bra, No Entry": Nigeria University Directive Sparks Online 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 the southwestern Ogun state enforcing the policy that female students must wear bras during exams. In the online row sparked this month, some denounced the practice as archaic and sexist, while others likened it to sexual assault. "This is harassment. People have different reasons for not wearing bras," a user identified as @kaysheila posted on X. "That's human rights violation. Sue them!!!" added another user, @kastrotwits. But others have defended the checks, saying it is "inappropriate" for women to go into a public space without wearing a bra. Muizz Olatunji, president of the university's students' union, justified the practice in a post on X. "'No bra. No entry' is not a new policy in Olabisi Onabanjo University," he wrote. "OOU 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 said. He added that the university had also urged female students to "shun indecent dressing that's capable of making opposite sex unnecessarily lust after them". But his students' union would nonetheless open talks with university officials to "explore alternative approaches to addressing indecent dressing, focusing on respectful and dignified interactions between students and staff". For now the university has not made any official comment on the uproar. Most of Nigeria's universities impose a dress code on students of varying degrees of severity. Mini-skirts are often banned for women, for example, as are dreadlocks or earrings for men. Nigeria, whose population is 53.5 percent Muslim and nearly 44 percent Christian, has long been a conservative country in terms of social attitudes, particularly in rural areas.
Zawya
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Nigeria: Oluyole LG chairman convenes stakeholders' meeting on security, community relations
The Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, has convened a critical stakeholders' meeting with security agencies, traditional rulers, farmers, and herders. The meeting, which was part of efforts to deepen dialogue among stakeholders, especially farmers and herders, focused on peculiar issues concerning public peace and security in the local government area and implementing measures to ensure lasting solutions. The meeting held on February 19 at the local government Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan. Asiwaju Olatunji, who commended both farmers and herders as critical stakeholders in the development of Oluyole's socio-economy and growth, frowned at the incessant clashes between them and warned that his administration would not condone any act of lawlessness. Acknowledging the efforts of Governor Seyi Makinde on security matters, Olatunji maintained that no governor would invest billions of naira in procuring security operational vehicles, communication gadgets, and motorcycles to bolster the state's security architecture and expect lawlessness. He enlightened stakeholders on the effectiveness of the Rule of Law across the state, stressing that nobody, regardless of their social status, would be allowed to truncate the peace and tranquillity of Oluyole LG under his watch. He called on both farmers and herders in the Council, as well as traditional rulers, to deepen collaboration in their various domains to ensure the right information is passed across anytime anything untoward is being sighted. He reaffirmed the commitment of his administration, in line with the vision of Governor Makinde on security, to leave no stone unturned and to ensure that Oluyole remains a safe place where people and other investments are secured. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the meeting, Olatunji said: 'Anybody who has lived steadily in Oyo State since 2019 would know that security has become a top and cardinal priority of the present government, and since coming on board as the executive chairman almost a year ago, such persons too would have realised that we're not just 'barking' on this issue, we're capable of biting. 'There's a rule of law fully in effect in Oyo State, there's an open grazing prohibition law and several other laws that are in place to ensure security and peaceful coexistence in the state. Anybody who violates these laws, be it Yoruba, Hausa, Fulani, Igbo or from anywhere, we will get you and deal with you within the provisions of our laws. 'I urge you all, especially the farmers and herders, to abreast themselves with the right information on how to go about their lawful businesses while maintaining peaceful coexistence in their various communities because we're not just going to fold our arms and watch anybody or group of people to, on account of their businesses, cause disruption to public peace.' The Director-General, Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED), Dr Morounkola Thomas, in his earlier address, highlighted Governor Seyi Makinde's commitment to security, citing the creation of Amotekun, a security outfit that has collaborated with law enforcement agencies to maintain peace in the state. 'Governor Makinde believes in the peaceful coexistence of all residents in the state regardless of your tribe or religion, as well as a peaceful environment, that's why he has invested so much in security. The result is the creation of Amotekun, who have joined hands with law enforcement agents in the state to bring about peace in the state, and it is expected that everyone will cooperate with government at both state and local government levels to sustain the relative peace and tranquillity,' he said. Earlier, CSP Olaiya Oluwafunmi Martins, the Divisional Police Officer of Alaro Division, in his remarks, lamented instances where security agents collaborate with criminal elements, describing it as a betrayal of public trust, similar to 'Judas Iscariot's'. He added that such actions demoralise law enforcement, endanger citizens, and must be met with strict legal consequences. He suggested that, in addition to curbing the rising farmers/herders conflicts, the government should create a special task force against open grazing, just as it did for land grabbing. He clarified that unregulated grazing has led to violence, the destruction of farmlands, and insecurity. 'A dedicated task force will enforce laws, protect farmers, and ensure peaceful coexistence. Security agencies must uphold their duty with integrity, not compromise it,' he said. Similarly, the Oyo State Deputy Commandant of Agro Rangers, DC Alonge Isaac Olugbenga, in his remarks proposed the creation of a well-structured identification system for farmers and their cattle. He recommended that every farmer should possess an official identity, while each cow should be tagged for easy identification. This, he explained, would help trace and address any case of misconduct involving livestock. Furthermore, DC Alonge urged the government to enact laws prohibiting underage individuals from engaging in open grazing. He stressed that such legislation would help mitigate challenges related to improper livestock management and prevent conflicts between herders and farmers. Speaking on behalf of the farmers, Mr Oluwatoyin Adedoyin, Chairman of the Farmers Association of Nigeria, Oluyole LG chapter, commended Engr. Akeem Olatunji for his bold initiative. He praised the chairman's commitment to security, noting that no past administration had shown such a strong dedication to ensuring the safety of the people. The meeting was well-attended by a diverse group of stakeholders, including the local government vice chairman, Hon. Niyi Akorede, traditional rulers (Baales), farmers, herders, security agencies, Supervisory Councillors, Special Assistants, elected Councillors, and other key community leaders.
