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...

FG COMMISSIONS SCIENCE TELEVISION. (PHOTO).

 




FG commissions science television


12 April 2023 


The Federal Government has commissioned science and technology television.


The television, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), is to ensure the effective dissemination of information on scientific, technological and innovations in the sector.


Minister of STI, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, who commissioned the project in Abuja said the station would educate and entertain as well as publicize scientific discoveries, inventions, and achievements of the various parastatals under the Ministry.


He said: “The NSTI Television will focus on Nigeria’s contribution to STI by publishing the latest outputs and products from all research institutions and the latest STI developments from all over the world, as well as showcase how our ancestors embrace Science, Technology and Innovation in their daily activities by using locally available materials for their food, nutrition, drugs and medicine, building of houses. The importance of knowing the past will help our youths to be more creative, inventive and innovative and also help prepare their future to be bright and promising.” 

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