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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GOV. ALIA LIFTS SUSPENSION ON THREE BENUE OFFICIALS. (PHOTO).

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 GOV. ALIA LIFTS SUSPENSION ON THREE BENUE OFFICIALS 


1st September, 2025 | 7:13 PM 


The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has lifted the suspension placed on three public office holders in the state following a decision by the State House of Assembly to reverse its earlier resolution.


The affected officials are Maxwell Ogiri, Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area; Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); and Michael Uper, Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission.


Governor Alia had initially upheld the Assembly’s resolution suspending the officials. However, following recent leadership changes, the lawmakers revisited the matter and called on the governor to lift the suspension.


In a statement on Monday, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, confirmed that Alia had acknowledged the Assembly’s latest decision and lifted the suspension accordingly.


“In compliance with the resolutions of the House, His Excellency hereby directs the immediate reinstatement of the affected officials.


“He reaffirms his respect for the constitutional roles of the legislature and reiterates his administration’s resolve to continue working harmoniously with all arms of government in the collective pursuit of peace, progress, and good governance in Benue State.


“He charges the reinstated officers to rededicate themselves to their duties, uphold the highest standards of accountability, and work diligently in the interest of the people.


“He appreciates the understanding and support of the people of Benue State and assures them of his continued commitment to building a transparent, responsive, and people-centered administration”, the statement added.

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