DUTCH REFEREE ROB DIEPERINK DIES WEEKS AFTER REMOVAL FROM WORLD CUP OFFICIATING LIST. (PHOTO).
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after removal from World Cup officiating list Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, weeks after FIFA removed him from its list of officials for the World Cup. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed his death in a statement, saying it was “shocked and deeply saddened” by the news. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Dieperink was arrested in April by the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom following a report of an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage boy in London. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said officers responded on April 9 to a report of sexual assault at an address in Croydon and arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of the offence. Police later said that after reviewing available evidence, including CCTV footage and digital devices, the investigation had concluded that “the evidential threshold had not been met” and no further action would be taken. Following the investigation, FIFA co...
As Christians celebrate Easter,Senate President,Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called for mutual respect among adherents of various faiths in the country,as this is the only guarantee for peaceful coexistence among different religions in the country.In his Easter message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu,Saraki urged all Nigerians to unite in confronting the development challenges facing the nation and urged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the service of God,the nation and humanity.''I implore Nigerians to use the Easter period to renew their faith in God and strengthen the bond of friendship and brotherhood that has held the country united since the amalgamation in 1914.Among the essence of Easter is sacrifice,love for humanity and total submission to the will of God.These virtues should not be lost on us as Nigerians.Let's continue to pray for a peaceful Nigeria that will be a pride to us and the future generation,'' he added.Saraki further reiterated the commitment of the Senate in supporting the efforts of the present administration to build a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.The Senate,he said,is committed to the enactment of legislations that will turn around the nation's economy and called for the support of all Nigerians for President Muhammadu Buhari.
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