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...

ANAMBRA ASSEMBLY SUMMONS LAWMAKER OVER ALLEGATIONS OF CONSTITUENCY FUND MISUSE. (PHOTO).


 Anambra Assembly Summons Lawmaker Over Allegations of Constituency Fund Misuse


The Anambra State House of Assembly has summoned Hon. Bernard Udemezue, the member representing Ayamelum Constituency, for allegedly exposing the diversion of constituency funds by fellow lawmakers. The decision was made during a plenary session in Awka on Thursday, following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Tony Muobike, representing Aguata 2.


Muobike condemned Udemezue’s recent social media posts, describing them as damaging to the House’s reputation and a potential threat to the safety of its members. Udemezue, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)-dominated Assembly, had publicly disclosed details of constituency allowances, accusing some colleagues of misappropriating funds intended for community projects.


The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, referred the matter to the House Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics, and Privileges for further investigation. The committee is expected to submit its findings at the next plenary session on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.


Udemezue’s allegations have sparked widespread debate, with some residents praising his courage in exposing alleged financial misconduct, while others view his actions as a breach of legislative decorum. The summons has heightened tensions within the Assembly, raising questions about transparency and accountability in the management of constituency funds.


The Anambra State House of Assembly has yet to issue an official statement on the specific allegations raised by Udemezue, and the public awaits the outcome of the committee’s investigation. The controversy underscores ongoing concerns about the effective use of public funds allocated for constituency development in Anambra State.

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