Club 99 Ipara Remo Donates 1,000 Exercise Books, Pledges School Support After Vandalism

 

In a move aimed at giving back to society and supporting education, Club 99 Ipara Remo has donated 1,000 exercise books to pupils in public primary schools across Ipara Remo, Ogun State.

The donation, which took place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, was led by the club’s president, Gbolahan Olakanmi Adetayo, as part of efforts to support pupils and encourage learning in the community.

The intervention also followed an incident at United Primary School, Ipara Remo, where hoodlums reportedly invaded the school premises some weeks ago, shortly after the resumption of the new academic session, and destroyed pupils’ writing materials.

MC Olumo says he's taking English lessons to speak fluently

 The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, says he started taking English classes so he can do better with his spoken English.

He disclosed this during an interaction with some political associates recently.

Speaking in Yoruba, MC Oluomo acknowledged that he and Lege Miami were not fluent in English, adding that he had decided to take classes to improve his communication skills.

Wema Bank Unveils Top 21 Finalists for Hackaholics 7.0 Grand Finale

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, has unveiled the Top 21 finalists for Hackaholics 7.0, who will compete at the grand finale scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, in Lagos. Themed Festival of the Future, the grand finale will bring together innovators, technology leaders, startup founders, investors and key players in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem for an immersive celebration of ideas, technology and the possibilities shaping the future.

The Top 21 finalists are: Dynalimb, Harthiq, Acceede, Vhorde, URI, Trarrk, SocialSign, RaverPay, All-Arbitrates, CitizensGage, Craft-Planet, FOID, PayByPalm, Niteonn, Nexa-AI, Neural-Forge, MamaAlert, JolliFlow, Becca, CropiQ and Middleman.

Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s youth and start-up-focused initiative, designed to provide young innovators with a platform to transform creative, technology-driven ideas into practical solutions to real-world challenges and gain a competitive edge in the global technology and digital space. Since its launch in 2019, the initiative has recorded over 21,000 applicants, engaged more than 50,000 participants, supported over 10,000 startups across three countries and developed more than 100 solutions from scratch.

Nigerians can work in Germany without degrees — Nigeria Ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Enang

 Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Enang, has said Nigerians with vocational and technical skills can find work in Germany without a university degree, although visa requirements, professional qualifications and proficiency in German can pose challenges. 

Speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday, November 3, Enang urged prospective applicants to consider opportunities in driving, hospitality, woodworking, welding and construction. He said some Nigerians overlook these options because they assume employers require a university degree. 

“It’s not only graduates that are entitled to employment in Germany or in Europe,” he said, pointing to experienced drivers and workers in skilled trades as examples.

Trump- I will move to Israel, become Prime Minister if US gets tired of me

 United States President Donald Trump says he will move to Israel and become prime minister if Americans ever get tired of him.

Trump made this statement on Tuesday during an interview with Fox News on the day of the US midterm elections.

According to the President, he enjoys a 99 percent approval rating in Israel.

Cyber hackers defrost supermarket freezers across Europe

 Supermarkets across several European countries have been hit by suspected cyberattacks after hackers allegedly gained control of refrigeration systems, causing temperatures in freezers and refrigerators to rise and threatening large quantities of food.

The incidents, reported on Monday, November 2, affected supermarket chains in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia, with some stores forced to discard spoiled fresh and frozen food.

 

One Swedish store on Monday said on social media that the temperature of its refrigerators and freezers had been set to 50 degrees Celsius, similar to the attack in France.

 

'We are aware that a limited number of stores were affected by an incident overnight, which impacted their refrigeration and freezer systems,' a spokesperson at privately held ICA said in an email.

WEMA BANK SETS NOVEMBER 6 FOR HACKAHOLICS 7.0 GRAND FINALE, UNVEILS “FESTIVAL OF THE FUTURE” AS THEME

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced November 6, 2026, as the date for the grand finale of Hackaholics 7.0, its flagship innovation platform.

Themed “Festival of the Future.” The grand finale will bring together innovators, technology leaders, startup founders, investors and other key players in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem for an immersive celebration of ideas, technology and the possibilities shaping the future.

Beyond the much anticipated announcement of this year’s Hackaholics Finalists, the event will feature innovation showcases, interactive experiences and conversations exploring how emerging technologies are transforming the way people live, work, build and create.

Pastor Jimmy Odukoya Introduces New Wife Mo Jasmyne To His Congregation

 Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, senior pastor at Fountain of Life Church introduced his new wife, Pastor Mo Jasmyne to his congregation on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The introduction comes days after Pastor Jimmy sparked speculations online when he posted a picture of two hands wearing wedding bands.

In his address to the congregation, he said,
" So Ladies and gentlemen allow me to introduce to you for the first time, Mrs...well, Pastor Mrs Odukoya and your first lady and my wife.
Please bring out my wife, please."

NCDC identifies 2 suspected Ebola cases in North-East Region of the Country

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease in the North-East region of the country.

The NCDC disclosed the development in an official update on Saturday, confirming that samples have been collected from the isolated patients and sent for laboratory testing to determine their status.

"Two suspected Ebola cases identified in north-east, says NCDC," the agency stated. The public health agency confirmed that rapid response teams have been deployed to the affected states to conduct contact tracing and implement containment measures to prevent potential community transmission.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu struts the runway at Lagos Fashion Week.

 Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stepped away from his usual official duties on Saturday, October 31, to make a surprise appearance on the runway at the Lagos Fashion Week. 

The governor joined models on the catwalk to showcase the latest collection by designer Ugo Monye at the event held at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island.

FG Unveils 5,000 Renewed Hope Homes in Lekki as Traditional Rulers, Industry Leaders Commend Harmony Gardens

The Federal Government has unveiled the construction of 5,000 Renewed Hope Housing Units in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, as part of efforts to address Nigeria's estimated 15 million housing deficit and expand access to affordable homeownership.

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, disclosed this during the groundbreaking ceremony held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Lekki Aviation Town, Yegunda Government Resettlement Scheme, Ibeju-Lekki.

The development, being undertaken in partnership with Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited, will deliver 5,000 residential units across Lekki Aviation Town, The Parliament and GranVille Estate within 36 months.