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L’ancien Directeur général de la SENELEC, Samuel SARR, a été interpellé vendredi soir à l’Aéroport International Blaise DIAGNE (AIBD) de Diass par la police de l’aéroport. Son arrestation s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une enquête sur un détournement présumé de 8 milliards de FCFA, affectant la West African Society, dont il occupe également le poste de Directeur général. Après son arrestation, Samuel SARR a été transféré à la section de recherches (SR) de Colobane pour être entendu. Liboire SAGNA

Le sélectionneur de l’Equipe Nationale du Sénégal Mame Moussa Cissé reconnaît la qualité de ses adversaires, mais affiche les ambitions de son équipe. Après le tirage au sort de la CAN Féminine 2024, effectué vendredi à Salé,il a afficher ses objectifs et ambitions dans cette compétition. Après le tirage au sort de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations féminine 2024, Le Senegal sait maintenant sur quel pied danser. Prévu du 5 au 26 juillet prochains au Maroc, le Sénégal est Placé dans le groupe A. Alors qu’il en est pour sa quatrième participation, les lionnes sont classée dans le chapeau 3, et ont hérité du Maroc, pays hôte et construit pour aller au bout de la compétition, de la Zambie et de la RD Congo. Toutefois, le sélectionneur des Lionnes n’en demeure pas moins ambition. « Il faut dire aussi que nous avons grandi pour avoir joué beaucoup de matchs avec...

Le bureau du président sud-africain Cyril Ramaphosa a annoncé que le Dr Vera Songwe, originaire de la région du Nord-Ouest du Cameroun, jouera un rôle essentiel dans la 7e administration sud-africaine.   La Camerounaise Dr Vera Songwe vient d’être nommée par le président sud africain au conseil économique de l’Afrique du Sud. Il s’agit d’un organe consultatif chargé de proposer des orientations sur les questions d’ouverture sur l’écosystème des membres, l’employabilité et l’entrepreneuriat ainsi que les questions sociétales. Selon le bureau de Cyril Ramaphosa, la Camerounaise fera partie d’un Conseil consultatif économique présidentiel. Elle « jouera un rôle important dans l’orientation de la 7e administration dans sa quête d’une croissance économique et d’une création d’emplois rapides, inclusives et durables ». L’essence du conseil dont un Camerounais est membre est « d’assurer une plus grande cohérence et uniformité dans la mise en œuvre de la politique économique et de veiller à...

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The committee, which will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, at Government House in Benin City, will be chaired by Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe. Anslem Ojezua will serve as deputy chairman, while Frank Edebor will act as secretary. Other members of the committee include Kassim Afegbua, Patrick Ikhariale, Taiwo Akerele, Patrick Idiake, and Rasaq Bello-Osagie. Additional members are Fredrick Unopah, Abdallah Eugenia, Patrick Obahiagbon, Kenny Okojie, Lyndsey Tes-Sorae, and Abass Braimoh. In a statement issued on Sunday, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, explained the purpose of the committee. He said, “In furtherance of the governor’s initiative to set the state on the path of development and accountable leadership, the establishment of a State Assets Verification Committee has become imperative. “Despite...

4 mins ago President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President’s aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 10:20 p.m. local time. During the summit, Tinubu endorsed a global alliance to combat hunger and poverty, highlighting its importance… 1 day ago The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) has launched an online registration portal to streamline its material testing processes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the web registration portal was launched during the eGIS retreat 2.0, held at the 21st Century Technologies, Lekki, Lagos, on Saturday. The initiative aims to improve efficiency… 1 day ago A Nigerian woman has been arrested by the 444th Combat Brigade during a sting operation in Tripoli, Libya, for allegedly possessing approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine. Reports indicate that the woman,...

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians players are being praised by Ireland fans on social media toady for their “vakarokoroko” gesture prior to Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series clash. As part of the pre-kick-off festivities, Irish President Michael D Higgins was on hand to meet the players. President Higgins started with the 23 assembled members of the Fiji squad as he worked his way up the line towards the Irish players. As he shook the hands of the visiting team, however, many of their players took the time to kneel down and bow in a moment of respect. Over on social media, there was a lot of love for the visiting Fijians and their quiet mark of respect. One fan summed it up in one word: ‘Beautiful’. ‘There’s something wonderfully heartwarming at the respect Fiji are showing Michael D,’ said another. A fellow user added: ‘So impressive, that kind of humility and respect...

Karen McMillan, author of the book Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga, reading to students of Apii Te Uki Ou. SUPPLIED/ 24112208 To be a writer, you need to read, read, read, says children’s book author Karen McMillan, who recently wrote Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga. McMillan who returns to New Zealand today, says: “If you want to be a writer, you’ve got to read. I don’t know any published author that doesn’t read books. So read, read, and read and if you haven’t found the right books that you like, go and try some other books.” McMillan was in Rarotonga this week, where she spent time with students of Apii Te Uki Ou reading her latest edition Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga. Karen McMillan, author of the book Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga. SUPPLIED / 24112206 How did she come up with the idea of a Rarotonga based children’s book? She said...

Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has farewelled and thanked their out-going Director Francis Tsatsia last week, who has finally retired after a long and dedicated service as head of the department. The farewell reception was held on Friday 15th December. According to supervising BSI Director Jean Eroa, Francis joined the then Solomon Islands Agriculture Quarantine (SIAQ) now BSI in year 2005, as the Principal Plant Protection Officer. “He then later on took the position as Director in 2011, a post he held for 14 years until his retirement. Francis served the department for a total 20 years.” Under his leadership Ms Eroa highlighted, “we have achieved so much together (Biosecurity Act 2013), with lots of challenges in the transition period from SI Quarantine to Biosecurity, which has not only driven us towards excellence but has also raised an environment of collaboration, and continuous...