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...

NSA VISITS OPERATION SAFE HAVEN, SAYS FG ADDRESSING SECURITY BREACH IN PLATEAU COMMUNITIES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 NSA VISITS OPERATION SAFE HAVEN, SAYS FG ADDRESSING SECURITY BREACH IN PLATEAU COMMUNITIES


The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the Federal Government is currently addressing the recent security breach in some communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. 


The National Security Adviser made this known today 6 April 2025, at Headquarters Operation SAFE HAVEN during an operational visit to the State. The NSA disclosed that he was in Plateau following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restore normalcy to communities recently attacked by miltias in the State. He commended security agencies for their timely response in curtailing the situation. 


The NSA, charged Plateau residents to prioritise peace, and learn to live together as one. He appealed to the media to ensure due diligence and transparency while reporting sensitive incidents, especially as it concerns security. 


Mallam Ribadu, assured the people that the Federal Government will ensure all arrested suspects in connection to the recent attacks are brought to justice. He, therefore affirmed that the improvement in the security setup will be sustained to deliver more operational successes in the country. 


The National Security Adviser was earlier briefed by the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Folusho Oyinlola on the current security situation of the Joint Operations Area. 


SAMSON NANTIP ZHAKOM

Major

Media Information Officer Operation SAFE HAVEN

6 April 2025.

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