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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‎NOCEN, UNN ADMIT DEGREE AND NCE STUDENTS AT 2026 MATRICULATION CEREMONY. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 ‎NOCEN, UNN Admit Degree and NCE Students at 2026 Matriculation Ceremony

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‎By Mokwugwo Ogochukwu

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‎Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN), in affiliation with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, held its 29th and 45th Matriculation Ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026, formally admitting a new cohort of students. The ceremony marked a key academic milestone for both Degree and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) candidates as they were officially inducted into their respective programmes.

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‎In his welcome address, the Provost of NOCEN, Prof. Ndirika, congratulated the matriculants and urged them to remain committed to their academic goals. He cautioned against involvement in cultism and other social vices, and encouraged the students to take full advantage of the institution’s learning resources and facilities.

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‎Representing the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof. G.C. Nji, Dean of the Faculty of Education, delivered a message congratulating the students and stressing the values of discipline, integrity, and dedication to academic excellence.

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‎For the degree students, Mrs. Nkem Mgbemene, representing the Registrar of UNN, administered the Oath of Allegiance. Their formal admission into the university was conducted by Prof. K.O. Usman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), who stood in for the Vice-Chancellor.

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‎Also,  the Acting Registrar of NOCEN, Mrs. Edith Nwoye, administered the Oath of Allegiance to the NCE students, after which the Provost formally admitted them into the college.

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‎The ceremony also featured cultural and artistic performances by the institution’s Music and Igbo Departments. Their renditions and traditional dance showcased the college’s rich cultural heritage and added vibrancy to the occasion.

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‎Meanwhile, the newly admitted students were formally integrated into the academic communities of both NOCEN and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The institutions conveyed their congratulations and expressed hope that the students would uphold discipline, demonstrate productivity, and achieve distinguished academic success throughout their studies.

‎More photos below. 



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