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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POLICE MINISTER PAYS WORKING VISIT ON IGP, PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR MODERNIZED, PROFESSIONAL POLICE FORCE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/136 Date: March 15, 2024


The Director of News  

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PRESS STATEMENT

POLICE MINISTER PAYS WORKING VISIT ON IGP, PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR MODERNIZED, PROFESSIONAL POLICE FORCE


As IGP Assures of Commitment to Service Driven, People-Friendly, Rule of Law Compliant Police Force


The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, played host to the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator (Dr.) Ibrahim Gaidam, CON, along with the Minister of State for Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, fsi, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Abdullahi Bala, and other Management Members of the Ministry of Police Affairs. The working visit held on Friday 15th March, 2024 at the IGP’s Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.


During the meeting, the Honourable Minister reiterated the government's unwavering support for the Nigeria Police Force's ongoing efforts towards modernization and professionalism. The Minister underscored the importance of equipping law enforcement personnel with the necessary tools, training, and resources to effectively carry out their duties while ensuring the protection of citizens' rights and safety.


In his response, the Inspector General of Police assured the Minister of the Nigeria Police Force's steadfast dedication to becoming a service-driven, people-friendly, and rule of law-compliant institution. He highlighted ongoing initiatives within the Force aimed at enhancing community engagement, promoting transparency, and fostering accountability.


The Inspector General of Police, while appreciating the Honourable Minister and his team for the working visit which provided an opportunity to review ideas towards improved security in the country, emphasized the significance of collaboration between the Ministry of Police and the Nigeria Police Force in achieving the shared objectives of building a safer and more secure society for all citizens.


ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA


15TH MARCH, 2024.

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