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...

SENATOR KATUNG CONDEMNS ATTACK ON ZONKWA POLICE DIVISION, MOURNS FALLEN OFFICERS. (PHOTO).


 Senator Katung Condemns Attack On Zonkwa Police Division, Mourns Fallen Officers


The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, has condemned in strong terms the recent attack on the Zonkwa Police Division, headquarters of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, which led to the death of two police officers.


In a statement issued on Sunday, Senator Katung described the assault as wicked, barbaric, and reprehensible, stressing that such criminal acts against security agencies must be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians.


“Most disturbing is the dangerous affront on the lives of our police officers and security personnel who, day after day, endure the most difficult and excruciating circumstances in their commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians,” the Senator said.


Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, Senator Katung called on security agencies to deploy all available resources to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they are brought to justice without delay.


He extended his condolences to the families of the slain officers and the entire Nigeria Police Force, praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased and strength for their loved ones to bear the loss.


“My deepest condolences go to the families of the deceased officers, as well as to the entire Police Force. I pray that God grants the departed officers eternal rest and give their families the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.


The lawmaker also appealed to residents of Zonkwa and surrounding communities to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with security personnel as efforts intensify to track down those responsible.

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