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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ANAMBRA BYE-ELECTION: CP ORUTUGU REASSIGNS DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICERS TO ENSURE NEUTRALITY AND SAFEGUARD OF ELECTORAL PROCESSES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 ANAMBRA BYE-ELECTION: CP ORUTUGU REASSIGNS DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICERS TO ENSURE NEUTRALITY AND SAFEGUARD OF ELECTORAL PROCESSES


 _Orders Police Reinforcement across the State_ 


The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD, today 13th August 2025, ordered the reassignment of Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) across strategic locations in the State ahead of the forthcoming Anambra South Senatorial District and Onitsha North 1 Constituency bye-elections.


This proactive measure is aimed at reinforcing police neutrality, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring maximum security before, during, and after the polls. The Command reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral processes and the safety of voters, election officials, and electoral materials respectively.


The Commissioner of Police stressed that all officers deployed for election duties must discharge their responsibilities with the highest level of professionalism, impartiality, and adherence to the rule of law. He warned that any breach of the Police Code of Conduct or acts capable of undermining the peaceful conduct of the election will attract strict disciplinary measures.


The Command further urged political parties, candidates, and their supporters to cooperate with security agencies and refrain from any actions that may incite violence or disrupt the electoral process. Voters are encouraged to come out peacefully and exercise their civic rights without fear of intimidation.


The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its duty to provide a safe and secure environment for free, fair, and credible elections in Anambra State.


 *SP Tochukwu Ikenga* 

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command, Awka


13th August 2025.

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