A medical doctor, Kenneth Akunne, who was arrested about three weeks ago for allegedly operating an illegal maternity home where 20 pregnant under-aged girls breed babies for sale, has been arraigned in the Federal High Court, Enugu.

Worried by the rate of deaths of women at child birth, the federal government yesterday appealed to religious leaders to assist in the dissemination of information and education on the importance of healthy reproductive practices.

A WOMAN has given birth to four children in Mityana Hospital. Jane Nakazzi, 27, a resident of Kitinkokola village in Mityana town, delivered the quadruplets on Sunday evening.