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Businessman in court over alleged assault on wife

A 45-year-old businessman, Shakirudeen Sulaimon, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly assaulting and threatening to bath his wife with acid. Sulaimon, who resides at Shokunbi area of Mushin, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of threat…

2 more Australian Open players test positive for COVID-19

Two more Australian Open players tested positive for COVID-19, an official said on Wednesday. The development came as the Australian government confirmed it would send the quarantine bill for the tournament to Tennis Australia’s desk. Victoria state police minister Lisa…

NDE trains 420 youths on skills in Kebbi

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Wednesday started training 420 unemployed youths on various skills under its Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme. Its Acting Director-General, Malam Abubakar Fikpo, who spoke at the orientation programme for the trainees in Birnin…