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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...

ANAMBRA SPEAKER HAILS GOV. SOLUDO, WIFE ON 32ND MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Anambra Speaker Hails Governor Soludo, Wife On 32nd Marriage Anniversary


By Chizoba Okeke 


The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has described Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye, as a perfect match in terms of family life, training, and public service.


Felicitating the Anambra State number one family as they marked their 32nd marriage anniversary, Rt. Hon. Udeze noted that Gov. Soludo and his wife have given governance in the state a human face, as evidenced by the numerous developmental achievements they have recorded.


The Speaker encouraged Ndi Anambra, especially politicians, to intensify support for Gov. Soludo's administration in order to move the state to enviable heights.


He emphasized that the 32 years of marriage between Gov. Soludo and his wife, have been fruitful in all ramifications, with their marriage continuing to grow in love, peace, and unity, blessed with wonderful children from God.


Rt. Hon. Udeze prayed that God strengthens Gov. Soludo and his wife, as well as their marriage, and bless them with good health and longevity.


*Chizoba is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

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