DUTCH REFEREE ROB DIEPERINK DIES WEEKS AFTER REMOVAL FROM WORLD CUP OFFICIATING LIST. (PHOTO).

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 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...

2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS: ARMY ASSURES INEC OF SECURITY.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     1. The Nigerian Army has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its support and assistance that will enable the commission carry out its constitutional responsibility of conducting 2019 General Elections especially in North Eastern part of the country.
2. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Biu, gave the assurance in Maiduguri when the Resident Electoral Commissioner Borno State, Mohammed Magaji paid him a courtesy call in his office.
3. The Acting GOC described INEC as a critical institution to democratic process in Nigeria and promised to provide security for all INEC staff and materials in all voting areas in hinterlands of the state, during the forth coming general election. In his words, "the Nigerian Army will do all within its power to provide adequate security to INEC staff and their materials during the election".
4.Earlier in his remark, the Resident Electoral Commissioner thanked the Nigerian Army for their efforts in combating Boko Haram insurgency, stressing that this has led to the return of peace in the State. He prayed for God's protection and victory for the troops fighting insurgency in all parts of North East of Nigeria.
5. The INEC boss further commended the Nigerian Army for keeping electoral environment safe during previous elections, adding that such efforts gave INEC leeway in conducting their affairs without fear of intimidation and harassment from any quarters.
6. He used the opportunity to inform the Acting GOC of the Commission's end of registration for Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and also solicited for Nigerian Army's support during the distribution of the cards prior to election year.
7. Present during the visit were some Principal Staff Officers of the Division as well as INEC management staff.
8. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium.
9. Thank you for your kind cooperation.
TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General    
Director Army Public Relations
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