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Vanguard backs down, restores original image of Niqabi Maryam as lawyers demand public apology

* Lawyers say publication infringed clients’ rights to dignity, privacy and freedom of religion Vanguard Newspaper has replaced the Artificial Intelligence altered image of 14-year-old World Spelling Bee champion, Maryam Yusuf, with the original photograph showing her in the niqab, following public criticism and the service of a legal demand by her solicitors. The newspaper [] The post Vanguard backs down, restores original image of Niqabi Maryam as lawyers demand public apology appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Vanguard yet to remove alleged altered image of Niqabi champion as MPAC demands explanation

* Says newspaper owes Maryam Yusuf apology, may face legal action The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on the management of Vanguard Newspaper to explain the circumstances surrounding the publication of an allegedly altered photograph of Maryam Yusuf, the 14 year old Nigerian student who recently helped Team Nigeria secure a historic victory [] The post Vanguard yet to remove alleged altered image of Niqabi champion as MPAC demands explanation appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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World Spelling Bee: Niqabi Maryam Yusuf’s victory exposes media bias and Nigeria’s religious prejudice, By Rasheed Abubakar

On July 13, 2026, The Punch Online published photographs of four Nigerian students representing the country at the Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China. The accompanying Facebook headline read, “Meet four students representing Nigeria at World Spelling Bee debut in China.” It should have been a proud national moment. Four brilliant young Nigerians had [] The post World Spelling Bee: Niqabi Maryam Yusuf’s victory exposes media bias and Nigeria’s religious prejudice, By Rasheed Abubakar appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Niqabi student Maryam Yusuf, three others power Nigeria to historic World Spelling Bee triumph in China

Nigeria has recorded a landmark achievement in international academic competition after Team Nigeria emerged winner of the Gold Award in the Middle School Group category at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China. The championship, which concluded on Monday, July 20, marked Nigeria’s first participation in the global contest. The country’s historic debut [] The post Niqabi student Maryam Yusuf, three others power Nigeria to historic World Spelling Bee triumph in China appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Turkish envoy visits Lagos deputy governor, seeks stronger investment, infrastructure partnership

The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, has called for stronger economic and investment cooperation between Türkiye and Lagos State, urging the state government to sustain policies that encourage foreign investment and expand opportunities for Turkish businesses. Poroy made the appeal on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Lagos State [] The post Turkish envoy visits Lagos deputy governor, seeks stronger investment, infrastructure partnership appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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When suspects become Muslims: The dangerous rise of religious profiling in Nigeria

The three men in the featured picture have dominated conversations across social media since the Federal Government arraigned them over the abduction of the recently rescued schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Sadly, the discussion has drifted away from the serious allegations before the court to something far more troubling. [] The post When suspects become Muslims: The dangerous rise of religious profiling in Nigeria appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Saudi Arabia records surge in Umrah arrivals as Nigeria begins 2027 Hajj preparations

* 931,500 pilgrims enter Kingdom at start of 1448 AH Umrah season * NAHCON sets 4m initial deposit and September 26 deadline Saudi Arabia has recorded a sharp increase in the number of international Umrah pilgrims at the start of the 1448 AH Umrah season, while Nigeria has officially commenced preparations for the 2027 Hajj [] The post Saudi Arabia records surge in Umrah arrivals as Nigeria begins 2027 Hajj preparations appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Beyond Messi: How Israel’s genocide in Gaza shifted support from Argentina to Spain

Football is often described as the beautiful game because it has the power to unite people across nations, races and religions. Yet there are moments when football mirrors the realities of the world. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina was one of those moments. While millions watched Lionel Messi attempt to [] The post Beyond Messi: How Israel’s genocide in Gaza shifted support from Argentina to Spain appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Messi in tears as Spain dethrone Argentina to win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi appeared emotional and was seen in tears after receiving his runners-up medal following Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute to hand Spain their second World Cup title and end Argentina’s reign as champions * Ferran Torres’ [] The post Messi in tears as Spain dethrone Argentina to win 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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LEMU advocates Islamic approach to mental wellbeing, family stability at quarterly Da’wah workshop

Mental health experts, Islamic scholars and community leaders have called on Muslims to pay greater attention to their emotional wellbeing, family relationships and spiritual lives, stressing that a healthy mind and strong faith are essential for building stable homes and productive societies. The call was made on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Quarterly Da’wah [] The post LEMU advocates Islamic approach to mental wellbeing, family stability at quarterly Da’wah workshop appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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