Lampard to become Chelsea’s new manager

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Lampard to become Chelsea’s new manager

 

Former Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard, is set for a return to the club as manager, according to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol.

According to Solhekol, Maurizio Sarri’s exit will be announced within 24 hours.

His departure will see Lampard appointed as the Blues’ first English manager in 23 years.

“Chelsea have agreed deal with Juventus for Maurizio Sarri. They’ll receive more than £5m compensation. Deal will be announced in next 24 hours.

“Expect Frank Lampard to become Chelsea’s first English manager in 23 years,” Solhekol tweeted.

Lampard’s only managerial experience, has been with Derby County, where he has worked for the past one year in the English Championship.

 

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Sky Bank Lost Manager, Brother To Ibeno Beach As Both Drown To Death

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Sky Bank Lost Manager, Brother To Ibeno Beach As Both Drown To Death

The Manager of Skye Bank, Abak Road Branch, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Ubong Ekpe and his brother have been reported dead.

It was gathered that Ubong, who was on a picnic with his wife and children, drowned along with his brother, Francis, at the Ibeno Beach, Iwuokpom community, in the Ibeno Local Government Area of the state.

Ubong was said to have entered into the beach to swim. But after some minutes, he did not surface from the water.

His brother, Francis, who attempted to save him by also diving into the beach, drowned as well.

There was anxiety around the beach as efforts to save the men proved abortive.

The Chairman of the Ibeno LGA, Mr. Ifum Udoh confirming the incident told the News Agency of Nigeria that the authorities were working to prevent recurring loss of lives at the beach, adding that the state government had concluded plans to take over the beach.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, also confirmed the deaths, adding that the incident happened around 8.30pm.

He said, “The Skye Bank manager, his children and wife went to Ibeno Beach to have fun. Sadly, he got drowned. His brother died while trying to save him. The family initially did not report the incident. Their bodies floated and the family took them to Uyo. There is no suspicion of foul play.”

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Sky Bank Reacts To Manager Who Drown To Death

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Sky Bank Reacts To Manager Who Drown To Death

The management of Skye Bank Plc has reacted to the sad news of its branch manager, Mr. Ubong Ekpe who drowned to death in a beach.

The deceased, who was a Manager of Skye Bank, Abak Road Branch, Uyo was reported dead on Tuesday after he drowned to death with his brother while swimming during a picnic with his family.

The incident happened at the Ibeno Beach, Iwuokpom community, in the Ibeno Local Government Area of the state.

Head, Corporate Communications, Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Rasheed Bolarinwa, speaking on the sad incident said the bank was aware and had paid a condolence visit to the family.

Bolanrinwa promised that the bank will offer its support to the family in performing the burial rites.

“Another visit is planned for tomorrow, (today) Wednesday, April 11, while a condolence letter on behalf of the management has been dispatched to the family as well.

“Additionally, the bank will be supporting the family with some burial benefits for the burial rites in line with our policy,” Bolanrinwa added.

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