Omar Artan, the Somali referee, was dropped from officiating Algeria vs Nigeria in AFCON 2025 for wearing football boots from a non-approved brand, violating CAF’s sponsorship deal with Puma. Reports vary on who alerted CAF—some say Nigeria, others Algeria—but the violation is widely confirmed, prompting the change. No official CAF confirmation yet, but multiple sources...
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Photo News: EU President Ursula von der Leyen With President Of The European Council António Costa In Damascus After It Ceasefire, Vows Support.
Ursula von der Leyen: “In Damascus today with @eucopresident. “After decades of fear and silence, Syrians began a long journey toward hope and renewal. “Europe will do everything it can to support Syria’s recovery and reconstruction.”
President Zelenskky Warns Ukrainians Ahead Of Impending Russia Strike, Encourage Citizens To Go To The Shelter
President Volodymyr Zelenskky: “Another massive Russian attack may happen tonight. It is important to pay attention to air raid alerts and go to shelters when necessary. The Russians haven’t changed one bit. They are trying to exploit the harsh winter weather, which has worsened significantly across many of our regions and is causing serious problems...
Four People Dead And Twenty Residential Building Damage In Russia Strike After Ukrainian President Sounds Out Warning To Citizens
President Volodymyr ZElenskky: “In Kyiv and the region, the aftermath of the massive Russian strike is still being dealt with. All necessary services are deployed. Twenty residential buildings alone were damaged. Recovery operations after the strikes also continue in the Lviv region and other regions of our country. Unfortunately, as of now, it is known...
President Tinubu, Presidential Hopeful Peter Obi Condoles With Nigerian Author Chimamanda And Her Husband Over The Lost Of One Of Their Twin Sons To A Brief Illness.
Nigerian renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s toddler twins has died, her family has confirmed. An official family statement said her 21-month-old boy Nkanu Nnamdi died on Wednesday after a brief illness. President Bola Tinubu extended condolences towards the grieving parent in a post on X: “With a deep sense of grief, I condole with Ms...
Border Patrol Agents Shoot Suspected Gang Members In Portland Traffic Stop
Around 2:19 p.m. Thursday in the Hazelwood neighborhood, U.S. Border Patrol agents stopped a car carrying a Venezuelan national targeted for ties to the Tren de Aragua gang’s prostitution ring and a recent shooting. The driver, believed to be another gang member, reportedly accelerated toward the agents after they identified themselves, prompting one agent to...
Trump Administration To Create A New Assistant Attorney General Position to combat Nationwide Jurisdiction Over The Issue Of Fraud — Focusing First Primarily In Minnesota.
The Trump administration targets welfare fraud with new justice role, Vice President JD Vance made the announcement on Thursday, declaring a new assistant attorney general position to combat nationwide fraud, starting with Minnesota’s massive welfare schemes allegedly run by Somali immigrants through fake child care operations. Federal probes revealed suitcases of cash—up to $350 million—seized...










