A coroner’s court in the United Kingdom has ruled that a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide after battling mental health challenges linked to personal difficulties.

Beatrice, who relocated from Nigeria to the UK on a skilled worker visa in November 2023, was found unresponsive in her home on Norris Road, Stanfield.

According to Stokesentintel UK on Sunday, the inquest heard that her husband, Damian Butler, had left home for his delivery job at about 4:30 pm on the day of the incident before returning approximately two hours later to use the toilet, where he discovered his wife unresponsive.

A police officer, PC Hinchliffe, told the court that emergency responders arrived shortly afterwards, but Beatrice was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:21 pm.

Investigators ruled out any third-party involvement in her death.

During the hearing, Butler told the court that his wife had struggled with her mental health over the past year, which he attributed to ongoing issues involving Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

He also disclosed that he later became aware that Beatrice had made two previous attempts to take her own life.

A post-mortem examination conducted by pathologist Dr Jones found that she died from oxygen deprivation.

Delivering her conclusion, Coroner Li Hammond-Naylor ruled that Beatrice died by suicide.

“It is clear to me that Beatrice had researched and planned how to take her own life. I can only extend my sincere condolences to Beatrice’s family and friends,” the coroner said.

Beatrice, who worked as a caregiver in the UK, is survived by her husband, a son and her siblings.

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The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has said his life experience and practical knowledge have given him more understanding than many university graduates despite not having a formal education.

According to Premium Times on Monday, MC Oluomo made the remarks on Sunday during the 50th birthday celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke and the unveiling of her new album in Alausa, Lagos.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Fuji musician Saheed Osupa.

Reflecting on his early years, the transport union leader recounted how he started working as a bus conductor as a teenager, saying he earned enough to support his mother while still enjoying simple pleasures like going to the cinema.

According to him, his rise to the leadership of the transport union was the result of years of hard work and dedication.

“I’ve been spending money since I was 13 years old. I worked as a conductor from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. I would go to Danjuma Cinema to watch Indian movies with my own money, and I still took money home for my mother to buy food,” he said.

MC Oluomo said he did not become NURTW president by chance but worked his way through the ranks.

“I didn’t enter the NURTW as a bastard. I learnt the work, mastered it and got to where I am today. I didn’t go to school, but the knowledge and understanding I have in my head are greater than those held by people with degrees,” he said.

The NURTW president also pointed to the achievements of his children as evidence that although he lacked formal education, he placed a high value on educating his family.

He disclosed that his children have pursued professional careers abroad.

“I always tell people that if I am uneducated, glory be to God. Today, my children are a doctor, a lawyer and an engineer, and they are in America. May God not allow our children to die young,” he said.

MC Oluomo also reminisced about his relationship with Saheed Osupa, revealing that they had known each other since childhood.

He recalled eating meals in the home of Osupa’s late mother while growing up and said the Fuji singer was familiar with his humble beginnings.

Speaking further, he criticised fathers who neglect the welfare of their wives and children, describing such behaviour as unacceptable.

According to him, many Nigerian women have become the primary providers for their families despite being married.

“I have always said that any man who does not take care of his children is an enemy of God,” he said.

He lamented that many women now shoulder responsibilities such as paying school fees, rent, clothing and feeding their children because some husbands have abandoned their duties.

MC Oluomo also accused some men of prioritising children outside their marriages over their own families, warning that such actions would have consequences later in life.

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A Nigerian entrepreneur, Bunmi George, popularly known as Jbums, has revealed that her husband worked at her company and earned a salary for 11 months after losing his job as a pilot.

Speaking on the Dear Ife podcast hosted by Ife Agoro and published on Monday, the fitness expert described the period as one that ultimately strengthened their marriage.

George said her husband took practical steps to help the family adjust to living on a single income, including reducing household expenses and working in her business.

She recalled that her husband’s first response after losing his job was to review the family’s finances.

“He had a meeting with me and said, ‘We have to cut down our expenses.’ First of all, we had two cars, and he said one had to go,” she said.

According to her, her husband also proposed reducing the number of domestic staff because the family could no longer sustain its previous lifestyle.

“I told him, ‘I’m still making money now. I’m still working.’ But he said, ‘There’s only one income, so everything must be cut down,’” she recalled.

George said her husband did not merely introduce cost-cutting measures but also led by example by taking on more responsibilities at home.

“He was not just saying, ‘This is what we are going to do.’ He was showing me that it was possible. He took up a lot of responsibility around the house, and he was willing to do it,” she said.

She disclosed that her husband later joined her company, Shredder Gang, where he worked alongside other employees and received a salary.

“One of the things that blows people’s minds is that he actually came to work for my company. He used to come to the office, and he was earning a salary,” she said.

The fitness expert added that her husband sometimes handled product deliveries himself without customers realising who he was.

“Sometimes he would have to go and do deliveries. Some people actually got deliveries from my husband personally. They didn’t know he was doing delivery work,” she said.

George described her husband’s decision as an act of humility and leadership.

“I thought that was humility. That was a leader. He didn’t just sit at home. He came to work for his wife and did whatever was needed,” she said.

J Bums said she was careful to continue treating her husband with respect despite becoming the family’s sole breadwinner during that period.

“I believe my husband is a leader, and leadership is not about how much money you make. It’s about the position that you have in the home,” she said.

She explained that she became more intentional about her words and actions to avoid hurting him emotionally.

“I had to be extra careful. Not because he had an issue with working for me, but I wanted to make sure that I still honoured him during that time,” she said.

Reflecting on the experience, the entrepreneur said the difficult season ultimately brought them closer as a couple.

“We went through that process, and that process actually brought us closer. I thank God for that time. If I had to live that period again, I wouldn’t change it,” she said.

She added that throughout his period of unemployment, her husband remained active by praying, fasting, helping with household chores and preparing the family for future challenges.

“He wasn’t just sitting there being depressed. He was praying, cooking, cleaning and leading by example. He told me, ‘Should anything ever happen to me, I want you to know how to lead. I’m going to show you how,” she said.

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