The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has defended the decision by some northern state governments to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan, saying it prioritises students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions. SCSN also urged Zamfara, Sokoto, Jigawa, and other states to adopt similar measures. In a statement by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, SCSN dismissed opposition from the …

The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has urged the federal and state governments to step in and address the escalating crisis surrounding Nigeria’s preparations for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement released yesterday by the Secretary General of SCSN, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmed, concerns were raised about the sluggish pace of preparations for the Hajj, with Nigeria failing to …