Benue suspends Muslim pilgrims board leadership over hajj slot, financial irregularities

Reported by Punch Nigeria · yesterday 20:07 · Punch Newspapers

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Benue State has suspended the Chairman and Executive Secretary of its Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board over alleged Hajj slot and financial irregularities. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-suspends-muslim-pilgrims-board-leadership-over-hajj-slot-financial-irregularities/

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