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Embarking on a Journey: Introduction to My Research and the Altè Community
Embarking on a Journey: Introduction to My Research and the Altè Community Hi, I’m Esther Bello, and I’m on a journey to be called Doctor. I would like to share my journey with you, and this is the genesis. I started my PhD four months ago, and these past months have been quite existential for me. Now, I’m not chasing the title of Dr for the usual reasons — academia or becoming an ‘expert in my field’. No, I want to be called Dr for a much more personal reason.
NBMA Trains Staff On Bio-Security - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has begun training the personnel of its newly created Biosecurity department, on the workings of the department in order to prepare them for better discharge of their duties. This development was revealed in a press statement issued by the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Dr. Rufus Ebegba, Wednesday in Abuja.
Group Decries Abandonment Of Suleja, Tasks Niger Govt On Development - aljazirahnews
Laments lack of political appointments By Esther Bello and Deborah Abiodun A socio-cultural organization known as ‘The Suleja Ambassadors’ has called on the Niger State Governor, Mallam Abubakar Sani Bello to take action on the pressing issues bothering Suleja town. The group made this known to news men in a press release on Tuesday, which was signed by its president, Ibrahim A. Bako and secretary, Mallam Suleiman Salihu in Suleja, Niger state.
FRSC Conducts Sanitation For Drivers In Niger, Calls For Synergy Between States - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello Assistant Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Niger state, Shehu Mohammed Al Amin has called on stakeholders, drivers and state commands to collaborate in sanitizing Nigerian roads in a bid to reduce hazards.
FOSSCCIMA Tasks Fashola On Infrastructural Devt In South-South - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The coalition of south south Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, FOSSCCIMA, has called on Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on infrastructural development of the south-south states, stressing that the whole nation stands to benefit from it.
DEPOWA Trains Members On Personal Finance Management - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), on Tuesday commenced a 2-day training of its members on Personal Finance Management in Abuja. The event which was targeted at informing the wives of Nigeria’s security operatives on how to manage their money properly held at DEPOWA Secretariat in partnership with Maxima Systems and Services Ltd.
Omo-Agege Condemns Attack On Ekweremadu - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has joined the long list of Nigerians that condemned the violent attack on former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu by persons said to be members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in Nuremberg, Germany Senator Omo-Agege said the action is not only a dastardly exportation of irrationality but an aggressive international affront against the image of Igbos and Nigeria.
Peace Corps Launches Nationwide Campaign To End Insecurity, Violent Killings - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello In apparent response to the spate of incessant killings, kidnappings, banditry and armed robbery in the country, Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) has flagged-off a nationwide peace campaign tagged ‘let’s give peace a chance’. Performing the flag off ceremony in Abuja Wednesday, National Commandant of the Corps, Amb. (Dr.) Dickson Akoh said “peaceful Nigeria is achievable if we collectively make peace not just a passion but our priority”.
FCT Indigenes Vow To Resist Army Takeover Of Their Land - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello Members of the Coalition of FCT indigenous association have vowed to resist any form of takeover of their lands in Abuja by the Nigerian Army. The group which trooped out in their numbers on Saturday accused Nigerian Army of planning to evict them from their lands in Giri, Kpakuru, Zuba, Ido Sariki, and Tunga-Manje despite Senate committee’s probe into the issue.
Fire Service Commissions 12 Fire Fighting Trucks - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Federal Fire Service has commissioned 12 new fire fighting trucks in Abuja to provide the necessary fire cover to public and private investment. The 12 new trucks are part of the 44 approved by the Federal Executive Council. 19 out of the remaining 32 trucks are ready for Shipment and the remaining 13 are at final stages of production. However, the Fire Service says it can not take delivery of those 13 due to cuts in the 2018/2019 capital budget.
Peace Corps Bill Passes For Recommittal In Reps - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, unanimously passed a resolution to recommit the Nigerian Peace Corps (Establishment) Bill to the Committee of the Whole, for passage. The Nigerian Peace Corps Bill, which was recently re-gazetted as HB. 17 was re-introduced and sponsored by the Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Tahir Monguno. The reintroduced Bill passed First Reading in the House of Representatives July 3, 2019. Leading a debate on the motion on Wednesday, Hon.
Insecurity: 'Operations Hadarin Daji, Thunderstrike, Record Remarkable Successes' - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday highlighted the successes recorded in the joint operations of the armed forces in the North-western states towards substantially addressing the security challenges in the region. The information became necessary in a bid to acquaint the general public with the activities and successes recorded by Military Operation; Hadarin Daji and Thunder Strike over the last three months.
NBMA Signs MoU With Agric Ministry, Customs - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to regulate animal biotechnology with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Kaduna: Council Chair Bags Excellence Award - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Chairman Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon. Nasara Rabo has been honoured with Excellence Leadership Award by the Legislative Writer’s Forum in the Council Secretariat yesterday. Presenting the Award to the Chairman, the head of delegation, Mr Ogwaje Abraham disclosed that the Chairman has done an excellent job in area of feeder roads and grassroots development. According to him, the forum was satisfied with the chairman’s developmental projects/programs.
Chikun LG Chairman To Bag Grassroots Devt Award - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello All is set by the legislative writers’ forum Abuja to honour the Chairman of Chikun local government council of Kaduna State Hajiya Hadiza Yahuza. The forum in a press statement signed by his it’s National vice President, Sunday Anyebe which copies was made available to news men in Abuja explain that the award was as a result of her enamouce contribution to the development of the council.
CDS Half Marathon Championship: NSCDC Emerges Overall Winner - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, emerged winners of this year’s edition of the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS Half Marathon Championship which took place in Abuja on Saturday. NSCDC did actually show their strength in Nigeria sports as their runners emerged top in both the men and women categories.
2019 Armed Forces Half Marathon: NSCDC Emerges Overall Winner - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, emerged winners of this year’s edition of the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS Half Marathon Championship which took place in Abuja on Saturday. NSCDC did actually show their strength in Nigeria sports as their runners emerged top in both the men and women categories.
Nollywood Lauds Nigerian Army, Pledges Support Through Enlightenment - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Actors Guild of Nigeria has commended the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai for the professional role of the Army under his watch and leadership qualities which have driven the Nigeria Army into an enviable position. The association which embodies professional actors in the Nigerian motion picture industry and popularly called Nollywood, made this known through its National President, Emeka Ejezie (Rollas) during a courtesy visit to COAS, Gen. Tukur Buratai.
Ekweremadu Congratulates Lawan, Omo-Agege - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has congratulated the newly elected presiding officers of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege on their elections. This was also as he appreciated his colleagues, constituents, and Nigerians for their support, noting that he had made his point.
2019 Armed Forces Half Marathon: Preparations In Top Gear - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The organisers of the 3rd Edition of the Armed Forces Half Marathon slated for Saturday the 15th June 2019, has assured that all is set for the competition to go on as scheduled. The Half Marathon which will hold at Abuja-Kubwa-Zuba Expressway in the FCT, hence, the organizer has announced that the road will be closed from 6: am.
My Second Tenure Will Be Very Busy - Okowa - aljazirahnews
… Inaugurates Funkekeme Solomon Senior Political Adviser By Esther Bello Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday inaugurated Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon as his Senior Political Adviser, saying that his second term will be a busy one as his administration is determined to build a stronger state.
Dogara, Tambuwal Laud Hon Robinson Uwak On His Birthday - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state, have congratulated a former Member of the House of Representatives and a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Robinson Uwak on his birthday. Hon. Uwak represented the people of Oron federal constituency of Akwa Ibom state in the 7th National Assembly and a close ally of both Dogara and the former Speaker, Tambuwal.
Alleged Trademark Forgery, Counterfeiting: IMAN Seals-off Aokete Company - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Importers Association of Nigeria, IMAN, Special Taskforce has sealed off Aokete Lighting Electronics Industries Limited over alleged forgery and counterfeiting certificate of trademark. It was also alleged that the said company located at Kirikiri Industrial estate, Apapa Lagos has been engaged in trade malpractices, importation and distribution of substandard AKT bulbs from China into the country.
Private Sector Urged To Invest In Research - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has called on the Organised Private Sector to invest in the numerous researching findings in the Ministry to enable Nigeria catch up with the developed world. Dr Onu made the call when he paid a facility visit to Peace Petroleum Limited, makers of Peace Lubricants and Peace Chemicals on Monday at Emene, Enugu state.
Alleged US Conviction: APC Urged To Stop Gbajabiamila From Speakership Race - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The All Progressives Congress (APC) was on Sunday, asked to prevail on Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila to step out of the contest for speakership of the 9th House of Representatives, on account of alleged misdeeds in the United States. Gbajabiamila is the frontrunner in the contest for Speaker of the House of Representatives and has been endorsed by the party leadership and his aspiration is believed to be the pet project of national party leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Poor Research Responsible For Low Rating Of Nigerian Institutions – Prof Bagoro - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Prof. Suleiman Bagoro has revealed that Nigeria’s higher institutions were ranked low because of poor research output by institutions. Bagoro made the remark during the inauguration of an ad-hoc-committee to deepen the R&D Mandate of the Fund on Thursday, he, however, called for the establishment by-law of a national research and development foundation to encourage growth in all sectors of the economy.
Capital Projects Gulps Over N4.33tn In Three Years — Udoma - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Federal Government has revealed that over N4.33tn was released to Ministries Departments and Agencies of government for the implementation of capital projects in the last three years. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma made this known during his valedictory press briefing in Abuja, Tuesday.
Ex-IMAN Boss, Leha Denies Assasination Plot - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello Former Director General of Importers Association of Nigeria, IMAN, Philemon Leha has completely debunked plotting to assassinate the Acting Director-General,(Natforce) Ambassador Chijioke Okoro. While briefing newsmen in Abuja Thursday, Amb. Okoro raised the alarm, accusing Leha of arm-twisting IMAN national secretariat to renew his appointment.
IMAN DG, Okoro Accuses Leha Of Assassination Plot - aljazirahnews
…as Leha denies accusation By Esther Bello Former Director General of Importers Association of Nigeria, IMAN, Philemon Leha has completely debunked plotting to assassinate the Acting Director-General,(Natforce) Ambassador Chijioke Okoro. While briefing newsmen in Abuja Thursday, Amb. Okoro raised the alarm, accusing Leha of arm-twisting IMAN national secretariat to renew his appointment.
CSO Lauds FG For Alleviating Poverty With Returned Abacha Loot - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Executive Director, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, Rev. David Ugolor has applauded the Federal Government for judiciously using part of the recovered Abacha loot to alleviate the suffering of some poor Nigerians. The civil society organisation confirmed the disbursement of $322.5m Abacha loot to poor Nigerians at a press conference in Abuja Tuesday.
Firm Denies Mass Sack Allegation, Demands Apology From Niger Delta Group - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello An outsourcing and consulting firm, Menzon Limited has debunked and clarified an allegation linking them with the sack 50 staff from the Presidential Amnesty office. Menzon Limited, through its Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Freda Okhiria, made the clarifications in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. Mrs. Okhiria dismissed any form of unprofessionalism on the side of Menzon Limited.
DEPOWA Celebrates Achievement, Salutes CDS For Support - aljazirahnews
BY ESTHER BELLO Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) has continued to celebrate the successful completion of block of six classrooms, offices, science laboratories and a 1,000 capacity multipurpose hall for nursery/primary schools, Mogadishu Cantonment.
CDS Lauds DEPOWA Over Newly Built Classrooms, Multipurpose Hall - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin has commended the efforts of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) in completing block of six classrooms, offices, science laboratories and a 1,000 capacity multipurpose hall for nursery/primary schools, Mogadishu Cantonment.
FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N619.857Bn In February - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello, Abuja The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared to the three tiers of government a total of N619.857 billion federal revenue generated in the month of February 2019, shared in March 2019. The Committee announced that as at 27th March 2019, the Excess Crude Account had the sum of $183 million.
Goxi Gets NAICOM Approval As State Composite Micro Insurance Company - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello GOXI Microinsurance Company Limited has been granted operational approval as State Composite Microinsurance Company by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM. By this development, GOXI Microinsurance Company Limited is to operate as a State Composite Microinsurance Company transacting Life and General Microinsurance Business in Lagos State. With the approval, GOXI Microinsuranoe Company Limited thus become the first full fledged standalone Micro Insurance Operator in Nigeria.
2019: Igbo Assembly In 19 Northern States Adopt Atiku - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello With about seven days to the Nigerian presidential election, the leadership of ‘Igbo Delegate Assembly’ has thrown its weight behind the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. This is coming barely one week after Ohaneze Nd’Igbo, the foremost Pan socio-cultural group in south east Nigeria, adopted Alhaji Abubakar as the sole candidate of the region.
FG’s Policies Significantly Reducing Poverty - Minister - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, says Federal Government poverty alleviation initiatives are making an impact in reducing poverty. He stated that the implementation of these programmes has made many Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable, to feel directly the impact of governance.
2019: Vote For PDP, Free Yourselves From Slavery, Obi Tells Lagos Women - aljazirahnews
By Esther Bello Vice presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has charged women in Lagos state to vote massively for PDP, to enable them attain freedom from slavery. This was, even as Mr. Obi also slammed the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government for subjecting the populace to suffering, hunger and poverty. Obi was speaking on Tuesday, at the rally organised by member representing Ajeromi/Ifelodun federal constituency, Hon.
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2019: Akoh Hails David Mark For Uniting Benue Governorship Candidates By Esther Bello Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Benue State, Amb. (Dr.) Dickson Akoh, has lauded former President of the Senate, Dr. David Mark, for his statesmanship effort at uniting candidates of all political parties in Benue state.
Elozino Ogege: Okowa Orders Crackdown On 'Yahoo Boys', Sympathizes With Family - aljazirahnews
Elozino Ogege: Okowa Orders Crackdown On ‘Yahoo Boys’, Sympathizes With Family By Esther Bello Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday condoled with the family of Miss Elozino Ogege, a 300 level student of Mass Communication Department, Delta State University, (DELSU), Abraka who was brutally murdered by suspected ritualists masquerading as “Yahoo boys”.
AFCON: Okowa Congratulates Super Eagles For Qualification , - aljazirahnews
AFCON: Okowa Congratulates Super Eagles For Qualification , By Esther Bello Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has joined prominent Nigerians like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Cross River governor, Donald Duke in congratulating the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following their 1-1 draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Johannesburg Saturday.
2019: Restructuring, Job Creation Are Main Reasons Nigeria Needs Atiku - Group - aljazirahnews
2019: Restructuring, Job Creation Are Main Reasons Nigeria Needs Atiku – Group By Esther Bello A pro-Atiku Abubakar group, Nigeria Youth For Democracy/Atiku Youth Organisation has joined the long list of those drumming support for the former Vice President in next year’s election.
Your Welfare Is Our priority, Okowa Tells Corp Members In Delta - aljazirahnews
Your Welfare Is Our priority, Okowa Tells Corp Members In Delta …Inspects facilities At Isele-Uku NYSC Orientation Camp …Issues Marching Order On Housing, Youth Ministry To Fastrack Renovation Of Structures By Esther Bello DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has ordered total renovation of the orientation camp of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), saying comfort and security of Corp members should be of utmost priority.
FG, Nasarawa Sign MoU For Completion Of Farin Ruwa Dam - aljazirahnews
FG, Nasarawa Sign MoU For Completion Of Farin Ruwa Dam By Esther Bello The Federal Government on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nasarawa State Government to signal the takeover and completion of the Farin Ruwa Dam. The dam which is located at Wamba Local government area of the state, and conceptualized in 2001 to provide about 20 megawatts of electricity had reached 60 percent completion as at 2007 but could not be completed due to inadequate funding.
YEEI Offers Zero Interest Loan To Small, Medium Business Owners - aljazirahnews
YEEI Offers Zero Interest Loan To Small, Medium Business Owners By Esther Bello A financial firm, YEEI Investment and Support Limited has revealed that it is offering a zero interest loan to Nigerians, particularly for small and medium scale businesses. This was made known in an address by the firm’s Executive Director, Edewor Christopher on Wednesday in Abuja.
Afcon Qualifier: Okowa Promises Super Eagles $25, 000 Per Goal Against South Africa - aljazirahnews
Afcon Qualifier: Okowa Promises Super Eagles $25, 000 Per Goal Against South Africa …Gov Okowa Watch Super Eagles Train In Asaba By Esther Bello AHEAD of crucial African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigerian Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana football club of South Africa, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has promised to give the Super Eagles $25, 000 for every goal scored.
Okowa, Ibori, Obi, Mourns Business Mogul, Sonny Odogwu - aljazirahnews
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has joined other well-meaning Nigerians to extended commiserate with the family of one of the foremost industrialist, businessman and elder statesman, Chief Sonny Iwedike Odogwu, (CFR), who passed on on Monday, November 5, 2018, at 87 years. Okowa expressed his sorrow via a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu in Asaba on Tuesday.
CSOs Berate Finance Ministry For Abating Corruption In Securities Tribunal - aljazirahnews
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), under the aegis of Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Justice and Equity (CCSO-JE), have bemoaned the spate of “corruption, lack of transparency” and other misconducts by the staff of Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST). The tribunal was established as an agency under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Finance, to use judicial means to resolve disputes arising from Nigerian Capital Market and related matters.
Be Advocates For Implementation Of National Health Act, Okowa Charges NMA - aljazirahnews
DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has challenged members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to be advocates for making operational, the Nigeria Health Act. Governor Okowa made the call on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the Physicians’ Week organised by the Delta State Council of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in conjunction with the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) in Asaba.
Gov Okowa Calls For Abolition Of Death Penalties - aljazirahnews
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has called for the abolition of death sentence in Nigeria. Governor Okowa made the call on Thursday in Asaba when he received members of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy led by Mr William Alo. Nigeria is a major player in the International community, “we need to ask ourselves if death sentence is still relevant in our society?
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