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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BENUE’S KONSHISHA LOSES ESTEEMED TRADITIONAL LEADER, TER IKYOR I. (PHOTO).

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 BENUE’S KONSHISHA LOSES ESTEEMED TRADITIONAL LEADER, TER IKYOR I 



‎Born in 1945-2025,

‎His Royal Highness, Chief Thomas Tule Jam Gbinde, known as Ter Ikyor I, was a revered 2nd Class Chief and the paramount ruler of the Ikyor people in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. He was a highly respected, long-serving traditional ruler known for his dedication to peace, unity, and the preservation of Tiv cultural heritage.


‎ He served as a traditional ruler for several decades, establishing himself as one of the oldest and most influential traditional rulers in the Tiv nation.

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‎Appointment: He was appointed as the head of Abara in 1984.

‎Elevation: In 1991, he was elevated to the position of a 2nd Class Chief, known as Ter Ikyor.

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‎Leadership Style: Chief Gbinde was characterized as a leader with integrity, humility, and a deep commitment to justice, often described as a "sage" and a "bridge between the past and the future".


‎Role in Community: He was instrumental in mediating conflicts, promoting development, and fostering harmony within Konshisha and the broader Tiv traditional council.

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‎Key Initiatives: He supported his community by encouraging cooperation with government projects, such as the National Population Commission’s (NPC) Enumeration Area Demarcation in 2021.

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‎Death and Legacy

‎Passing: His Royal Highness passed away in 2025.

‎Burial: He was laid to rest in his residence in Tse Agberagba, Konshisha LGA, with a well-attended burial ceremony to honor his service.


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