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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RAMADAN LECTURE: HAMZAT ENJOINS PARENTS TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN ESSENCE OF HUMANITY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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RAMADAN LECTURE: HAMZAT ENJOINS PARENTS TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN ESSENCE OF HUMANITY


Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has admonished parents to guide their children on the right path to foster a deeper understanding of humanity and its values.


Dr. Hamzat gave the admonishment on Sunday at the Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Council, themed: "Understanding the Inner Dimensions of Islamic Brotherhood" held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island,


He noted that science and technology are advancing rapidly, and if the right values are not instilled in them, they may lose the essence of humanity which is compassion, love, unity, and peace.


According to him, “The challenges in Nigeria are youthful exuberance and money ritual, among other vices. With science and technology, the question is how do we protect children, particularly Muslims, from the negative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? It is in our hands as parents to train our children because science and technology may take the essence of humanity away from them.”


Speaking further, the Deputy Governor emphasised the vital role parents play in the lives of their children, urging them to be actively involved in nurturing and guiding them, regardless of their busy schedules. He stressed that parental guidance is crucial and essential for children's development, as it is very significant in shaping their young minds.


While commending the organisation for being around for the past 100 years, Hamzat appreciated every member of the association for sustaining the objectives of the founding fathers. “The people that started this were not necessarily rich but they just wanted education for the Muslim children and it's been sustained. So we must appreciate every member of Ansar Ud-Deen for sustaining it and pray that they continue to do it and the same goes for all the associations”.


In his goodwill message, Former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatubde Raji Fashola (SAN), encouraged Nigerians to remain patient and calm, trusting that the government's efforts will lead to a brighter future for the nation.


Fashola’s words, “I believe that our country will be great if we can be patient and calm,  joy will come. Let us be patient. Let us live in harmony and we will all enjoy the greatness of our country, Nigeria.”


Earlier in his Lecture, titled: “Understanding the Inner Dimension of Islam Brotherhood”, the National Missioner, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria and Oversees, Sheikh Abdur’Rahman Olanrewaju Ahmad stressed the importance of brotherhood in Islam, noting that Islam teaches Muslims to be compassionate and to demonstrate love, kindness, and mercy towards one another, regardless of their religion or background.


Sheikh Ahmad noted that Allah teaches Muslims to love and live in peace with each other, stressing that “We need to live in peace with ourselves. Allah teaches us to be compassionate, merciful, and caring to the people around us. There will not be a religion when our relationship with Allah is perfect and our relationship with our brother in Islam or otherwise is hostile or toxic.”


He charged them to emulate the good deeds of other religious bodies, who give priority to the welfare and well-being of their members, stressing that Islam is not the property of any race but is a compassionate religion of love.


In his welcome address, the Chairman, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Council, Alhaji Abdul Rahman Salaudeen urged the Muslim faithful to take advantage of the month of physical and spiritual cleansing of Muslims to observe all that Allah enjoins them to do and do away with.


He added that they should be their brothers' keepers in the face of the economic situation that currently pervades the country. “Extend the hand of succour and assistance to the needy, the poor, and the less privileged around you to ease their affairs. May Almighty Allah accept all our good deeds as an act of Ibadah,” the Chairman said.


Alhaji Salaudeen stated that the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society remains committed to making non-Muslims see the beauty of Islam, noting that the society has revitalised high values that Islam teaches and they have always embarked on a lot of life-changing programmes and activities that make Muslims and even non-Muslims see Islam as a religion of peace, love, and unity.


Dr. Obafemi Hamzat 

Babajide Sanwo-Olu 

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