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...

FOUR APC ASPIRANTS WITHDRAW FROM KAURA STATE ASSEMBLY RACE AHEAD OF PRIMARIES, PLEDGES LOYALTY TO PARTY. (PHOTO).


 Four APC Aspirants Withdraw From Kaura State Assembly Race Ahead Of Primaries, Pledges Loyalty To Party 


Four aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Kaura Local Government Area seat in the Kaduna State House of Assembly have officially withdrawn from the forthcoming party primary election. 


The aspirants, Jonah Bonnet (Pompo), Solomon Ninyo, Godwin Luka (Maisolar), and Blessed Sambo Auta, announced their withdrawal in a joint statement.  


According to the statement, the decision followed “extensive consultations” and was made in recognition of party supremacy as well as respect for the leadership of Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani.


The aspirants also acknowledged the influence and counsel of key political figures in Kaura Local Government Area, including Comr.  Jerry Adams and Obadiah Simon Nkom.


They stated that their withdrawal was aimed at preserving unity, peace, and harmony within the APC and avoiding unnecessary political tension among party members and residents of Kaura Local Government Area.


“As loyal and committed party members, we remain resolute in our dedication to the unity, peace, and progress of our great party,” the statement read.


The aspirants further expressed appreciation to their supporters for their loyalty and solidarity throughout the political process and urged them to continue supporting the APC and its ideals.


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