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 INCREASES INMATE FEEDING ALLOWANCE TO N1, 125 PER DAY, PLANS TO EXPEDITE TRAILS FOR 48,932 AWAITING CONVICTION. (PHOTO).


 FG Increases Inmate Feeding Allowance to N1,125 Per Day, Plans to Expedite Trials for 48,932 Awaiting Conviction


The Federal Government has raised the daily feeding allowance for inmates in Nigerian prisons from N750 to N1,125, amid rising inflation and increased costs of living.


The Acting Controller General of the Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, made this announcement during his first meeting with senior prison officers, emphasizing the need to continue pushing for further increases in the allowance to meet current needs.


Nwakuche acknowledged that rising costs, such as gas and taxes, had previously reduced the amount available for inmate meals, leaving less than N500 per day for three meals after deductions.


Monitoring teams have been dispatched to ensure the improved feeding scheme is properly implemented, and Nwakuche stressed that inmate welfare would remain a top priority, alongside efforts to reform and rehabilitate prisoners. These efforts will include expanding educational and vocational programs, as well as fostering public-private partnerships to ensure sustainability.


Additionally, Nwakuche outlined plans to fast-track the prosecution of the 48,932 awaiting trial inmates, which represent a significant portion of the prison population. He intends to work closely with the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police, and other key stakeholders to expedite trials, particularly for those facing serious charges such as armed robbery and murder.


To address prison overcrowding, Nwakuche emphasized the importance of non-custodial measures and early release options, urging collaboration with state judges and attorneys-general. He also warned officers against neglecting their duties, stressing the severe consequences of escapes, riots, and attacks in prison facilities.


The NPS is focused on improving the conditions of inmates while ensuring effective management of the prison system through enhanced cooperation with relevant stakeholders.

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