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UK-based Nigerian nurse jailed for child negligence in tragic infant death
A Nigerian nurse, Ruth Auta, residing in the United Kingdom, has been sentenced to three years in prison for child negligence following the tragic death of her 10-week-old son, Joshua Akerele.
The 28-year-old single mother was found guilty of leaving her infant unattended for an extended period while she worked a shift at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
The heartbreaking incident took place on December 20, 2022, when Auta, living in nurse’s accommodation, reportedly left Joshua alone in his cot for eight hours.
Upon returning from her shift, she discovered her son unresponsive and immediately called emergency services.
Despite the paramedics’ efforts to revive the baby, Joshua was tragically pronounced dead one hour later.
Investigations revealed that Joshua may have died from overheating, as he had been wrapped in heavy clothing and bedding.
This likely caused his body temperature to rise to dangerous levels during the hours he was left unattended.
Auta faced charges of child cruelty and negligence and pleaded guilty at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on May 24, 2024.
During the investigation, it emerged that Auta had initially attempted to mislead authorities about the circumstances surrounding her son’s death.
She had claimed to have collected Joshua from a childminder and had fallen asleep with him before discovering him unresponsive.
However, CCTV footage and text message evidence later contradicted her story.
Footage showed Auta leaving and returning to her accommodation without Joshua, and messages revealed that she had asked the childminder to lie, saying she had looked after Joshua on that day.
Further compounding the case was Auta’s attempt to flee the UK.
In June 2024, she was intercepted by authorities at Gatwick Airport with a one-way ticket to Nigeria, an act seen as an attempt to evade justice.
Her plan to leave the country just weeks after her court appearance only further deepened the gravity of her crime in the eyes of the court.
During the sentencing, District Crown Prosecutor Sara Davie remarked on Auta’s professional background, noting that as a nurse, she should have been acutely aware of the risks of leaving an infant unattended for such a long period.
Davie condemned Auta’s actions, stating, “Her failure to provide the necessary care for her child, along with her attempts to evade justice, clearly show a lack of remorse for her son’s tragic death.”
Ruth Auta will now serve a three-year prison sentence for her role in the devastating loss of her infant son, marking a deeply sorrowful conclusion to the case.
Nigerian Gospel Artist Israel Terhemba Ikyereve, popularly known by his stage name New Jerusalem, has reportedly passed away.
The late gospel singer passed away at the age of 53, friends and family as well as the government in Benue state mourns the loss of the singer.
The date of burial was also announced by his family, on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Sati Agirigi, Mbamo, Shitile, Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State.
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has distanced himself from campaign materials being circulated ahead of the 2027 elections. Fubara made it clear that he never approved the production of caps, shirts, or any other campaign items for the next general election.
Speaking to his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara stressed that his focus is on restoring peace and stability in the state, not on political campaigns. His reaction follows the recent resolution of the political crisis in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.
The clash between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory had sparked months of tension, which eventually led to Fubara’s six-month suspension from office. Tinubu even declared a state of emergency in Rivers State during the height of the crisis.
However, the president stepped in last week, holding talks with all parties at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, leading to a temporary truce. Fubara expressed his frustration over the campaign materials, saying, “I was really upset when someone sent me a video of people producing caps and shirts for the 2027 elections.
“I didn’t approve that, I didn’t send anyone to do that. For now, what Rivers State needs is peace so that we can focus on progress and development.”
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will be leading a national prayer session focused on reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy. The prayer is scheduled to take place during the church’s July 2025 Thanksgiving Service, themed “Divine Intervention”, at the RCCG national headquarters in Oyingbo, Lagos.
Speaking ahead of the event through his Special Assistant on Administration, Pastor Dele Balogun, Pastor Adeboye acknowledged that both Nigeria and other countries are facing tough times. But he believes the current hardship is not beyond repair if people embrace faith and take positive action.
“Our nation is going through serious challenges, just like other parts of the world. But the truth is, we can overcome them with faith, as long as we don’t give room to fear or doubt,” Adeboye said. He encouraged Nigerians to reject negative confessions and instead focus on faith-driven solutions, adding that with God’s intervention, the country’s economic situation can still turn around.
The upcoming prayer session, according to him, is not just about asking for change but about opening doors to new opportunities and paving the way for national transformation.
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