The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied appointing a former Commissioner of Science and Technology in Lagos State, Femi Odubiyi, as its Head of ICT Department. To set the record straight, the nation’s electoral body said the name “Femi…
Javi Gracia: Leeds United set to name ex-Watford boss as manager
Former Watford boss Javi Gracia is set to be named the manager of Leeds United, ending the club’s search for Jesse Marsch’s successor. Marsch was sacked on 6 February but the Whites have faced several setbacks in their hunt for…
Vietnam set to appoint Troussier as head coach
Former Nigeria coach Philippe Troussier is set to take over as the new head coach of Vietnam, the country’s governing body confirmed on Thursday. The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said an agreement had been reached with the Frenchman. He is…
Everton appoint Sean Dyche to replace Frank Lampard as manager
Everton have appointed Sean Dyche as their new manager after Frank Lampard’s departure, the club announced on Monday. Dyche has signed a 2½-year contract until June 2025 at Goodison Park and is tasked with steering Everton away from the relegation…
Dora Akunyili’s daughter Ijeoma appointed Chief Medical Officer in US hospital
The late Professor Dora Akunyili’s daughter, Ijeoma has been named the Chief Medical Officer of the Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJ Barnabas Health facility, in the United States of America. Dr. Akunyili is the first African American medical professional…
Mexico’s Supreme Court elects 1st female chief justice
Mexico’s Supreme Court elected the first female chief justice in its history Monday. Justice Norma Lucia Pina was sworn in for her four-year term at the head of the 11-member panel, pledging to maintain the independence of the country’s highest…
Ferrari: Frederic Vasseur, ex-Alfa Romeo boss, is new team principal
Frederic Vasseur will become the team principal of Ferrari at the start of 2023. The 54-year-old Frenchman, who has been managing director of Alfa Romeo/Sauber since 2017, replaces Mattia Binotto, who Ferrari said resigned last month. Vasseur will be charged…
Spain announce Under 21 boss Luis de la Fuente as their new manager
Spain have confirmed that former U21 coach Luis de la Fuente will succeed Luis Enrique as national team manager. Enrique was dismissed of his role as Spain boss on Thursday morning after the national side’s terrible World Cup campaign saw…
Buhari nominates Aisha Ahmed, Edward Adamu as CBN deputy governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation of the former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Director, Human Resources, Edward Adamu, for the position of Deputy Governor of the nation’s apex bank. According to the…
Osun gets new Head Of Service
Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina as the new Head of Service of Osun State. He replaced Dr Oyebade Olowogboyega, who served in the same capacity under the immediate-past Governor Adegboyega Oyetola administration. Consequently,…