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...
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NASARAWA ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS 16 COMMISSIONER NOMINEES. (PHOTO).

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 Nasarawa Assembly Confirms 16 Commissioner Nominees


The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of 16 commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Abdullahi Sule for inclusion in the State Executive Council.


The confirmation followed a two-day screening exercise on February 17 and 18 at the Assembly complex in Lafia.


Announcing the decision on Tuesday, Speaker Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau congratulated the nominees and urged them to focus on development-driven policies once sworn in. He also emphasized the need for integrity in their roles.


“We have confirmed the nominations of Hon. Umar Tanko Tunga (Awe LGA), Dr. John D.W. Mamman (Kokona LGA), Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi (Doma LGA), Mr. Gabriel Agbashi (Doma LGA), Barr. Isaac Danladi Amadu (Karu LGA), Princess Margaret Itaki Elayo (Keana LGA), and Dr. Ibrahim Tanko (Keffi LGA),” he stated.


He further listed Hon. Mohammed Aga Muluku (Nasarawa Eggon LGA), Hon. Aminu Mu’azu Maifata (Lafia LGA), CP Usman Baba (Rtd) (Lafia LGA), Hon. Mohammed Sani Ottos (Nasarawa LGA), Barr. David Moyi (Obi LGA), Dr. Gaza Gwamna (Toto LGA), Barr. Jugbo Hauwa Samuel (Wamba LGA), Hon. Mu’azu Adamu Gosho (Wamba LGA), and Hon. Yakubu Kwanta (Akwanga LGA) as those confirmed.


Speaker Jatau urged the commissioners to align with Governor Sule’s vision for rapid development and directed the Clerk of the House to formally communicate the resolution to the governor.


Earlier, House Majority Leader Suleiman Yakubu Azara (APC–Awe North) moved the motion for confirmation, seconded by Minority Leader Luka Iliya Zhekaba (PDP–Obi 2).


Lawmakers from the nominees’ respective constituencies supported their appointments, commending their leadership qualities and contributions to the state’s progress. The House unanimously approved their confirmation.

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