Policemen in Ondo State have
arrested a quark nurse over the death of an 18- year-old girl, Omolayo Afolabi, who she helped
to terminate a two-month pregnancy in Iju/Itaogbolu area of the state.
Also arrested by the police is Joseph Endurance, the deceased lover said to have been responsible for her pregnancy.
The quack nurse, Favour Adebiyi, was reportedly approached by the deceased to help her abort the pregnancy.
The deceased, who was
introduced to the quack nurse by one of her friends, informed her to help them terminate the
pregnancy since her boy friend was too young to father a child.
The nurse was said to have given her some drugs to use which, according to information,
led to her untimely death.
It was gathered that the drugs taken at night by the deceased later led to some complications.
Instead of seeking medical help, the deceased, according to report, thought she could still
salvage the situation until the pain became unbearable and resulted in her death some 24
hours after she administered the drugs.
The news of her death later got to her family members following which one of them reported
the case at the Iju Police station.
In a swift response, some detectives were deployed to the town and they met the lifeless
body of the deceased which they took to the General Hospital in Iju for autopsy.
VANGUARD
MPs in Lagos state have passed a bill banning smoking in public places, including restaurants and on public transport. Those who ignore the ban could face a $62 (£38) fine or up to three months in jail or both. The bill also makes it an offence to smoke in front of a child - offenders will be fined $94 or be sentenced to a one-month jail term or both. Lagos has already banned drivers from smoking to promote road safety. Lagos is one of Africa's biggest cities, with a predicted population of 12 million in 2015, according to the UN. Lagos state says it has about 21 million inhabitants. The smoking ban will only come into force once the state's governor, Babatunde Fashola, signs the bill into law. In Lagos, smoking is popular in bars, beer gardens and nightclubs, Lagos has long had a reputation of being a chaotic and disorderly city.The new bill stipulates that the owners or overseers of public areas will have to ensure that no-smoking signs are prominently displayed. Failure to do so will mean a $627 fine or six months in prison. Anyone who repeatedly contravenes the smoking ban would also be liable to a six-month prison sentence or $313 fine or both.
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Manchester United lost a third game in a row for the first time since 2001 as Sunderland took a one-goal lead into the Capital One Cup semi-final second leg.
Fabio Borini's second-half penalty, after Tom Cleverley was controversially penalised for a challenge on Adam Johnson, was the decisive goal.
Ryan Giggs' own goal in first-half injury time had put Sunderland ahead.
Nemanja Vidic levelled with a towering header soon after the restart.
But Sunderland earned their first win over United since 2000, a run of 21 matches, when Liverpool loanee Borini kept his calm from the penalty spot after substitute Johnson went down under Cleverley's challenge.
United were furious with the decision but Cleverley's attempt to win the ball looked rash as Johnson cut across him, leaving United chasing the game ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford on 22 January.
The defeat deepens the woes of manager David Moyes after United's FA Cup hopes were ended by Swansea on Sunday, while their hopes of retaining the Premier League title appear to be disappearing, with leaders Arsenal 11 points clear.
United have won the League Cup three times in the past decade, in 2006, 2009 and 2010, but a premature exit this time around would leave them relying almost solely on the Champions League to rescue their campaign.
The Chinese government has temporarily lifted a ban on selling foreign video games consoles, paving the way for firms such as Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to enter a lucrative market.
China banned gaming consoles in 2000, citing their adverse effect on the mental health of young people.
A grey market in the sale of consoles has continued in the country.
But, partly as a result of the ban, PC gaming dominates - capturing two-thirds of the $13bn (£8bn) market.
In a statement, the government said that it would allow foreign firms to make consoles within Shanghai's free trade zone and sell them in China after inspection by cultural departments.
But China's State Council did not say how long the suspension would last.
In response to the news, Sony said: "We recognise that China is a promising market. We will continuously study the possibility, but there is no concrete plan at this stage."
