AFC Bournemouth: “What a three years it’s been, on and off the pitch ❤️🖤Everyone at #afcb wishes you nothing but the best, Ant ❤️”
CAF Drops Somali Referee Omar Artan From Officiating Nigeria VS. Algeria Match Over Violation Of Sponsorship Deal With Puma.
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 confirm the removal. The issue with Omar Artan’s footwear is that he wore boots from a brand not approved by CAF, violating their sponsorship deal with Puma. Referees must use official Puma gear Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali football referee born in 1992. He’s...
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 on the roads and with utilities. “Right now, Russia is betting more on winter than on diplomacy — on ballistic missiles against our energy system rather than on working with the United States and agreements with President Trump. This must change – through pressure on...
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 that four people have been killed in the capital alone. Among them is an ambulance crew member. “My condolences to their families and loved ones. Dozens of people were injured. There was also a second strike on one of the residential buildings – precisely at...
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 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie @ChimamandaReal , her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, and the entire family on the passing of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi. “As a parent myself who has suffered the loss of a loved one, no grief is as devastating as losing a child. “I...
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 fire defensively; the pair fled briefly before stopping and seeking medical help. Portland police provided aid, and both were hospitalized with unknown conditions, as the FBI leads the shooting investigation amid local leaders’ sharp criticism and street protests blocking federal vehicles. Homeland security releases press...