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New Telegraph Awards Sanwo-Olu 2023 Governor Of The Year In Infrastructural Development

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In line with its decision to recognise excellence through a highly competitive and prestigious annual award, Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited, publishers of the New Telegraph newspapers, has unveiled recipients of its 2023 Awards.

The newspaper is using the award to recognise individuals and businesses that have distinguished themselves by their remarkable contributions to the development of the country in both the public and private sectors.

The award, billed to hold on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, is expected to galvanise and inspire awardees towards greater excellence, while also helping to encourage others to aspire to such levels of distinction.

The occasion would be chaired by a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency,  Dr. Dakuku Peterside.

Topping the bill in the New Telegraph Awards for 2024 is Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, who wins Governor of the Year in Infrastructural Development.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State will receive the Governor of the Year in Courage in Leadership, while Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State wins the Governor of the Year in Health. Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State will go home with the Governor of the Year in Human Capacity Development.

Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, wins Governor of the Year in Education; Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris receives Governor of the Year in Agricultural Development.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, goes home with the Outstanding Minister of the Year, while the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zenith Bank, Dr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, wins Bank CEO of the Year. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wema Bank, Mr Moruf Oseni, wins Digital Bank MD of the Year.

For his contributions in the advancement of the legal profession, Prof Mike Ozekhome, will be honoured with the Legal Icon of the Year award. New Telegraph also announced Dr Chima Amadi as the Social Crusader of the Year and Dr Tayo Adiatu as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Others that are being honoured by the prestigious newspaper are: Fuad Atanda-Lawal as the Outstanding Local Government Chairman of the Year; Zenith Bank as the Most Sustainable Bank of the Year; UBA as the Bank of the Year; Unity Bank as the Most Friendly Bank of the Year; Transcorp as the Conglomerate of the Year; Bayo and Bunmi Babalola Foundation as the Outstanding NGO of the Year; and Airtel as the Telecoms Company of the Year.

Tantita Security Services Limited is recognised as the Security Company of the Year; Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd as the Automobile Company of the Year; University of Ilorin as the Outstanding University of the Year; National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies as the Legislative Support Institute of the Year; Presidential Amnesty Programme as the Innovative Government Agency of the Year; FBN Holdings as the Holding Company of the Year; Seplat Energy as the Outstanding Energy Company of the Year; ERISCO as the Indigenous Company of the Year; and Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) as the Outstanding Transmission and Distribution Company of the Year.

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UPDATE: Nigerian Police File 12 Fresh Cybercrime Charges Against Dele Farotimi [PHOTOS]

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The Nigerian Police have brought new cybercrime charges against detained human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi.

The additional 12-count charge was filed on Friday, December 6, 2024, before a Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti.

This comes after 16 charges were previously filed against Farotimi by the Police on Wednesday.

It will be recalled that the human rights lawyer was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, by operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command.

The following day, he was arraigned in a magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti on a 16-count charge of defamation of character against Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola, who was mentioned in his book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’.

In his ruling, Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun remanded Farotimi in prison custody until December 10.

In the latest charges, Farotimi is accused of making defamatory statements on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast, based on content in his book, ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’.

He is further accused of intimidating and maligning Afe Babalola during the podcast.

The lawyer was also charged with publicly discussing details of legal actions taken against him during a press conference on December 2, 2024, prior to his arrest on December 3, 2024.

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Taraba Governor’s Sister “Accidentally Shot By Police Escort” During Gunmen Attack

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Atsi Kefas, the sister of Agbu Kefas, the governor of Taraba State, was reportedly shot by a police escort during an attack by gunmen on Thursday.

According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Jumai, the governor’s mother, and Atsi were traveling along Kente Road in Wukari LGA of Taraba State when they were attacked.

The publication stated that a police officer assigned to escort the family “accidentally shot Atsi” while attempting to fend off the assailants.

Following the attack, troops rescued the victims and evacuated both Jumai and Atsi Kefas from the scene using an air ambulance.

The injured sister was rushed to the hospital for treatment, and her condition remains undisclosed at the time of this report.

The vehicle used by the gunmen was recovered by security forces, along with an empty magazine, and the luggage of the passengers was found in the vehicle.

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Governor Sanwo-Olu Seeks Investors For Proposed $1.9bn Purple, Green Rail Line Projects

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, announced that he is seeking investors for the proposed $1.9 billion purple and green rail lines.

Sanwo-Olu made the statement on Thursday at the ongoing Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days in Rabat, Morocco.

Discussing the state’s investment strategy for the purple rail line, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the project presents a strong investment opportunity with promising returns.

The governor expressed enthusiasm about moving forward with the project, stating that his administration is ready to be flexible with investors to ensure its successful delivery.

He added that the purple rail line would connect Lagos and Ogun states.

“The purple rail line is a 60 km electrified rail system that will include 16 stations and seamlessly integrate with existing metro and bus services to enhance connectivity,” Sanwo-Olu said.

“It is projected to serve over 300,000 passengers daily, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging a shift from road to rail transportation.”

Sanwo-Olu informed potential funders that the immediate requirement is $866.05 million, which will cover survey and design, as well as civil works.

He outlined a short-to-medium-term funding projection of $602.81 million and a long-term funding plan of $497.7 million.

The governor highlighted that the state is working toward a transportation master plan aimed at creating a brighter, more effective, efficient, sustainable, and safer system.

He emphasized the state’s focus on integrated transportation systems and mass transit solutions to reduce traffic congestion and commuting time, ultimately improving the health and wellbeing of residents.

He further explained that each corridor features a bus rapid transit (BRT) system and waterway routes, designed to take commuters off the major roads and alleviate traffic.

“Two of the stations that were built on the same line are also connected with water, rail and BRT altogether,” he said.

  • ‘THERE WOULD BE NO BACKLASHES, DISPLACED PERSONS WOULD BE COMPENSATED’

Sanwo-Olu assured investors that the state is committed to ensuring there would be no disruptions or backlash from displaced communities.

“The government would even pay compensations to displaced persons where necessary, so no additional burden is brought to would-be funders,” he added.

“We don’t want to lock in anything, we know all the various options. We understand how some of these things work.”

“We’re willing and ready to make those transactions work. We’ve seen from our experience how to guarantee revenue assurance.”

“We have a payment system under the cowry card, which is where we’d block leakages to a large extent, and the same contactless card can be used on our bus, train, and ferry, where it will all be integrated.”

“On a daily basis, they know what the traffic is and what is due to everybody. Whatever, based on the study or the ridership guarantee, we would look at it.”

Sanwo-Olu added that the state government would need “to either top up on other forms of revenue that can help out in terms of advertising rides on the corridor.”

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