SOMALI WORLD CUP REFEREE DENIED ENTRY TO UNITED STATES. (PHOTO).

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 Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to United States Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been denied entry into the United States despite holding a valid visa, according to a senior official in Somalia’s sports ministry. Artan, who is set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at the FIFA World Cup finals, was stopped at Miami International Airport and subsequently returned to Istanbul, where he had been residing. The reason for the denial was not immediately disclosed. However, Somalia is among the countries affected by a travel ban introduced by the administration of Donald Trump. Reacting to the development, Ciise Aden Abshir, a senior adviser to Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and a former national team captain, described Artan as one of Africa’s most respected referees. “Omar Artan is among Africa’s most respected referees and deserves the support of the entire football community,” Abshir told AFP on Monday. He added that preventing the referee fro...
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SIT-AT-HOME: IMO SHUT DOWN FOR BIAFRA DAY.(PHOTO).

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Sit-at-home: Imo shut down for Biafra Day


30 May 2023 


The sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) witnessed a total compliance in Imo State as banks,schools,markets and other public institutions remain closed.


Our correspondent who monitored the State capital,Owerri between 9 30 am and 11 am reported that even fuel stations were under lock and key.


All the major roads were deserted except for few commercial vehicles which struggled to have two or three passengers in their vehicles.


Eke Ukwu Owerri, Relief market and Alaba market had scanty traders around the markets while the main shops were closed.


Some of the roads,such as Bank roads,Tetlow road,Mbaise road,Wetheral roads known for their traffic congestions had a free flow even Douglas road.


Although while some of these roads known for their economic activities remained closed,few other the traders operated a partial business transactions. 

 

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