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...

LOOTS TAKEN BACK FROM PROTESTERS IN KANO STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Update from Kano


Loots taken back from #EndBadGovernance protesters in Kano State.


At approximately 10:00 AM today, groups of hoodlums, under the guise of participating in the nationwide protest, launched attacks on several establishments in Kano State. These incidents have disrupted public order and safety, necessitating immediate action by the Kano State Police Command.


The following incidents were reported:

- Attacks on Supermarkets: Several supermarkets at Nassarawa Quarters were attacked, resulting in significant property damage and theft.

- Arson at NCC Office: Multiple motor vehicles at the NCC office, Audu Bako Secretariat, along Government House Kano, were set ablaze. The fire has since been brought under control through swift intervention.


Arrests and Recoveries:

- A total of 157 suspects have been arrested in connection with these criminal activities.

- An exhibit AK-47 rifle was recovered at the High Court.

- A large quantity of looted properties has also been recovered from the suspects.


In response to these disturbances, the Kano State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew to restore order and ensure the safety of residents.


The situation is being closely monitored, and the Kano State Police Command is committed to maintaining peace and security in the state.

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