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A UK-based Nigerian nurse who left her ten-week-old baby to die while she went to work at a hospital has been jailed for three years. Mother, Ruth Auta, 28, abandoned Joshua Akerele in her nurse’s accommodation for eight hours so she could work her shift on December 20, 2022, Mail Online reports. When she returned from work, she found her son lifeless in his cot and dialled 999, telling operators her son was not breathing. The infant was pronounced dead an hour later with tests showing he may have ‘overheated’ due to the layers of clothing and bedding he was…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Delta State Universal Education Board, SUBEB, has taken delivery of ten thousand (10,000) Exercise Note Books donated to it by the Sapele Local Government Council for onward distribution to pupils in public primary schools in the state. Executive Chairman of the Board, Hon Samuel Mariere said the gesture was in response to Subeb’s appeal for collaboration with critical stakeholders, especially local government councils to provide public primary schools in the state free exercise note books as the schools resumed 2024/2025 academic session. Receiving the notebooks at the Subeb headquarters in Asaba, Hon Mariere, represented by the…

Newly constructed 3 Battalion Soldiers’ Transit Accommodation built and furnished by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSL) for military personnel at Effurun Barrack in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, has been inaugurated by the Nigerian Army. The building, which is well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, was commissioned by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam. Abdussalam, while inaugurating the project, commended Tantita Security for initiating and completing the project as part of efforts in providing welfare for officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army. The GOC stressed that personnel of the Nigerian…

By Augustus Onwumere Members of the Catholic Women Organization CWO, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Warri, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, celebrated the 91st birthday of Bishop Anthony Ewherido’s mother, Mrs. Paulina Ewherido. The visit and celebration took place at her residence in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State.  The group which was led by their President, Lady Ann Obodo, congratulated Mama Ewherido for adding another year to her age.  In her response,  Mrs. Ewherido whom was visibly elated for this impactful birthday  thanked the group for the gesture. She noted that no group has ever organized such birthday bash for…

It was a show of shame and disgrace as officials of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority DESTMA, that allegedly attempt to illegally extort money from a motorcycle rider also known as Okada rider and market women hard a free fight in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. The shameful fight between uniform men the Okada riders and market women occurred at the popular Otovwodo junction when an Okada man refused to be extorted by an official of the DESTMA. An eyewitness reported that the trouble started when one of the okada rider who was flagged…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the state government was waiting for the enabling chart to implement the new minimum wage. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this while addressing staff of the State House of Assembly during the retirement thanksgiving in honour of immediate past Clerk of the Assembly and now Principal Secretary to the Governor, Mrs Lyna Ocholor.    The Governor said the State was taking its time to avoid making mistakes and thanked staff of the Assembly for their support since his days as Speaker of the 6th and 7th Assemblies.    Oborevwori said: “We are waiting…

Respected legal luminary and former Legal Adviser of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bomadi LGA, Barr. Newworld Safugha, has congratulated Mr. Solomon Arenyeka, on his election as PDP chairman Delta state. Safugha stated that Arenyeka’s election is a testament to his exceptional leadership qualities, political sagacity, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the noble vision of the PDP. Safugha, who also served as the Delta State Publicity Secretary of the PDP during which the state secretariat was built, praised Arenyeka’s dedication to the party’s ideals and his ability to inspire confidence among party faithful. The former PDP chieftain expressed his…

  Another major feat may have been recorded in the fight against crude oil theft at weekend as a major illegal oil crude loading point was uncovered Cawthorne Channel 1 Flow station. Cawthorne Channels 1 Flowstation, located in Bonny axis of Rivers State, is operated by Sahara Energy. It was hitherto operated by Eroton Exploration and Production Company Limited.   Already, an oil barge named AGS 01 with an unnamed wooden boat being used for the operation may have been impounded. Though no security agency of the government and private surveillance security companies have claimed responsibility for the feat, findings …

Tensions looms as operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero.According to LEADERSHIP, Ajaero was arrested Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom for an official assignment when DSS picked him up. According to sources, Ajaero was billed to attend the conference of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the United Kingdom on Monday. Details and reason for the arrest have, however, not been disclosed, sources however, said Ajaero was handed over to the National…

The amiable, cerebral and people’s delight monarch of Issele-Uku Kingdom, HRM Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP (MNSE) was impressed that the traditional new year festivals of the community keep getting better, maintaining that the impressive advancement is as a result of cultural innovation, peaceful coexistence and enormous support of the people. Obi Nduka stated this while granting interview to journalists after the first *ime uje* and *Inaka* with the Onotu chiefs at the Palace ground on Saturday 7th September, 2024. He went further to appreciate his subjects for understanding that peace, unity and love for one another are critical elements…