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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...

PTML CUSTOMS COMMAND RECORDS 29% REVENUE INCREASE, GENERATES N239B IN 9 MONTHS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PTML Customs Command Records 29% Revenue Increase, Generates N239B in 9 Months

...Uncovers Concealed Weapons, Ammunition in Imported Vehicle


The Nigeria Customs Service Port & Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) has recorded a 29 percent increase in its revenue generation figure from January to September 2024, compared to last year.


Speaking to pressmen on Wednesday, 16 October 2024, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Tenny Daniyan, stated that the generated sum of N239,233,530,265.48 had its highest and most impressive monthly collection of N33bn in July 2024. 


His words, "That record is the highest collected by the command this year so far, and we are optimistic about surpassing it before the end of the year, as positive signs indicate the result of constant review and evaluation of our revenue collection mechanism."


Speaking further, Daniyan said the dispute resolution committee's strategic approach in handling trade disputes has helped sustain the two-hour record-breaking clearance time for compliant RoRo cargoes. 


He appealed to stakeholders on the need for compliance and to take advantage of products put in place by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC).


On anti-smuggling, the CAC disclosed that the command made seizures with a total duty paid value of N28,478,034.76


The items include 260 ammunition, 2 pistols, empty shells and cartridges of different types, 2,598 pieces of used motorcycles, 6 pieces of used fridges, 8 pieces of used rug carpets, 2 pieces of used mattresses, 2 bags containing used clothes, shoes, and bags. 


Some of the items were handed over to the representative of Nigeria Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA), as directed by the CGC.


The CAC further commended compliant private sector stakeholders for their collaboration while also appreciating officers & men of the service for their resilience & professionalism in discharging their duties.

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