Four members of Iran’s World Cup delegation have successfully appealed U.S. visa denials, but 11 officials will still be unable to travel to the United States for matches during the tournament, Iranian football officials said. Iran last week criticised Washington for refusing visas to several members of its national team’s backroom staff despite U.S. authorities...
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Nigeria Military Mourns Retired General Who Died In Captivity, Vows Anti-Terror Fight
Nigeria’s military on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while being held captive by his abductors. The military pledged to intensify operations against terrorist and criminal groups across the country. In a statement by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information the Defence Headquarters said...
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Trump Says Iran Peace Deal To Be Signed On Sunday
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a long-awaited agreement aimed at ending the war in the Middle East was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, a move he said would pave the way for the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after...
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Trump’s Name Removed From Kennedy Centre For Performing Art After Court Ruling
Workers removed U.S. President Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday after a federal judge ruled that the venue’s renaming was unlawful. The Kennedy Centre said all physical signage bearing Trump’s name was being removed from the building and its grounds in compliance with...
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Amnesty Says Abducted Whistleblower Held In South Sudan
Amnesty International has revealed that a South Sudanese whistleblower who was allegedly abducted in Kenya has been forcibly returned to his country and is being held at a military detention facility in the capital, Juba. Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, who also holds Kenyan citizenship, had been living in Nairobi and had repeatedly expressed concerns for his safety...
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Tinubu Marks Democracy Day With Prosperity-Focused National Message
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the generation that secured democracy after the annulled June 12, 1993 election had fulfilled its historic duty. He added that the current generation must now focus on achieving economic prosperity. Addressing the nation on Democracy Day, Tinubu said Nigeria had sustained 27 consecutive years of civilian rule since...
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U.S. Congressman Praises Nigeria’s House Of Reps. For Passing State Police Reform
U.S. Representative Riley Moore has welcomed Nigeria’s move towards establishing state police forces. He described the reform as an important step in addressing insecurity and protecting citizens across Africa’s most populous nation. Moore made the remarks following the passage of legislation by Nigeria’s House of Representatives aimed at advancing the creation of state-controlled police forces...
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Sanwo-Olu Unveils Hamzat, Sonayon-James As APC Lagos Governorship Candidates
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday presented Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the governing party’s candidates for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Sanwo-Olu in a statement described Hamzat as a dedicated public servant, dependable partner in governance and advocate for progress. He praised Hamzat for his experience...
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Tottenham Sign Senesi On Free Transfer
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Argentine defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer following his departure from Bournemouth, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.The 29-year-old centre-back will officially join Tottenham on July 1, subject to international clearance, becoming the club’s second signing of the summer after Scotland defender Andy Robertson arrived on a free transfer...
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Somalia Protests U.S. Entry Denial Decision For Referee
Somalia has expressed regret over a decision by the United States to deny entry to Somali international referee Omar Artan, one of the country’s most prominent sporting figures. In a statement, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the government had made diplomatic efforts with U.S. authorities to support Artan’s travel but was...