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 by Ben Ukeme read my book   and   selar This study has examined the role of house help as an indispensable tool in modern households, highlighting their social, economic, and cultural significance. The findings reveal that domestic workers contribute far beyond routine household chores. They play a critical role in maintaining family stability, enhancing productivity, supporting childcare and elderly care, and promoting emotional well-being within households. Without their services, many families—especially dual-income households—would struggle to balance work, education, and domestic responsibilities

  Nigeria's President Dares Burkina Faso in fiery Standoff  Burkina Faso’s President has issued a fierce stern warning in the midst of rising numbers! 0ns with Nigeria, declaring that his nation is completely prepared for any military conflict. In the bold statement, he said:  "Let them come if Nigeria believes it can invade our land. Burkina Faso is ready.  We fear no one, and we will defend our sovereignty at all costs.”

  Caleb Muftwang of Plateau is set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Mr Istifanus Nwansat, the political adviser to the governor, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Nwansat said that the governor’s decision to join the APC was because it’s the option with the least risk in the face of the chaos in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Caleb Muftwang of Plateau is set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report Mr Istifanus Nwansat, the political adviser to the governor, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Nwansat said that the governor’s decision to join the APC was because it’s the option with the least risk in the face of the chaos in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He explained that the impending defection of Muftwang to the APC would also align with President Bola Tinubu’s political and governance trajectory on ...

  President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called for the investigation and prosecution of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr.  Farouk Ahmed accused him of economic sabotage, claiming it undermines domestic refining in Nigeria.  Yesterday, at a press conference at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote accused the NMDPRA leadership of working with international traders and oil importers to prevent local refining by continuing to issue import licenses for petroleum products. Dangote stated that Engineer Ahmed was living beyond his means. The Dangote Group chairman, however, assured Nigerians that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) would fall further, stating that petrol would sell at no more than N740 per litre from Tuesday, beginning in Lagos, due to the refinery’s reduction of the gantry price to N699 per litre.  According to him, the new...

  Bello Turji, a well-known bandit leader, has accused two former northern governors of fostering insecurity throughout the nation, particularly in the North. He also said that he was a part of a series of peace meetings with the Zamfara State government when the state was under the control of a former governor. However, he vehemently denied that he was given N30 million or any other substantial incentive to take part in the process. Efforts made to get the reaction of both former governors at press time yesterday proved abortive as they neither picked up calls nor returned the calls.  However, several close associates of the former governors insisted that a terrorist's words should not be believed. “Why would anyone want to place a premium on the words of a terrorist?” asks one of the sources. Is it not clear that the terrorist is just trying to present himself as a victim?  It is all lies.”  Another source close to one of the governors volunteered: “I can confirm t...

Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission declared a state of emergency on Tuesday amid escalating violent extremism and terror, military coups d’etat, banditry, and political instability in the sub-region. Touray declared this during the 55th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level in Abuja. He said the events of the last few weeks had shown the imperative of serious introspection on the future of democracy and the urgent need to invest in the sub-region’s security. According to him, country-by-country analyses of member states shows different risk levels across the sub-region from high to medium, with a high risk average, which requires immediate and concerted action. “Faced with this situation, it is safe to declare that our community is in a state of emergency. We must confront these threats with the attention they deserve. “For that, the sessions of the mediation and security council should be organized more regularly b...

S. lawmakers, including Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore, over the weekend visited Nigeria on a fact-finding mission. The U.S. lawmakers visited Nigeria to investigate the allegation of targeted killing of Christians in the country. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the lawmakers met with Nigerian government officials, including National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, and people on the ground. Ribadu hosts U.S. Congressional delegation, seeks deeper Nigeria–U.S. security cooperation NSA Ribadu on Sunday received the U.S. Congressional delegation in Abuja, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its strategic security partnership with the U.S. Ribadu, in a post on his official X handle said the visit was a continuation of earlier engagements in Washington, D.C., aimed at advancing shared priorities. He said the high-level visit underscored the importance both nations attach to cooperation...