Iran confirmed on Monday that it had arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for “violating the law,” state media reported. The move was denounced by Italy as “unacceptable.” “Cecilia Sala, an Italian citizen, travelled to Iran on 13 December 2024 with a journalist visa and was arrested on 19 December 2024 for violating the law of
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Benue: Gov Alia appoints Abubakar Adamu as new head of pilgrims welfare board
Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Alh. Abubakar Adamu as the Chairman of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.
The appointment, according to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Tersoo Kula, takes immediate effect.
Kula noted that with Adamu’s experience and proven track record, the governor believes that he “will be able to properly and diligently steer the affairs of Muslim pilgrims” in the state at all times.
While congratulating the new appointee, the governor emphasized the importance of upholding the ideals of the administration, urging him to prioritize the interests of Benue State in all his official engagements, as encapsulated in the administration’s vision and mission.
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Benue: Gov Alia appoints Abubakar Adamu as new head of pilgrims welfare board