- NAFDAC destroys ₦8bn worth of fake and banned products in North-Central
- Oyo APC governorship candidate promises workers prompt salary payments
- Binance investigates $6.3bn security breach as withdrawals are suspended
- Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies at 86
- Ngozi Nwosu’s management reveals she faces recovery complications after surgery
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.
NAFDAC destroys ₦8bn worth of fake and banned products in North-Central
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, adulterated and banned products worth over ₦8 billion seized across North-Central Nigeria.
Speaking at the destruction exercise in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Thursday, Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye said officials recovered the items from factories, markets, shops, and motor parks across the region.
She explained that most were banned alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and containers smaller than 200ml. NAFDAC prohibited these products because their low prices and easy availability encourage abuse among young people and schoolchildren.
Oyo APC governorship candidate promises workers prompt salary payments
Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, has promised workers regular payment of salaries, allowances, and other entitlements if elected in 2027.
His pledge comes amid ongoing strikes by medical and dental workers in the state and lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The industrial actions have disrupted healthcare services and academic activities.
Alli criticised Governor Seyi Makinde for allegedly neglecting the workers’ demands while pursuing his presidential ambition. He also raised concerns about poor hospital facilities, inadequate medical staff, and the challenges facing students.
Binance investigates $6.3bn security breach as withdrawals are suspended
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a suspected hack after its founder, Changpeng Zhao, assured users that their funds were safe.
Zhao, popularly known as CZ, said stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle had frozen $971 million in USDT and $823 million in USDC linked to the incident. He added that Binance was expected to cover all users’ funds despite no longer managing the company.
Binance blamed a possible breach involving a DevOps engineer’s laptop, which allegedly allowed unauthorised withdrawals. The exchange temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals, estimating the impact at $6.3 billion.
Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies at 86
British actor Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trek and the X-Men films, has died aged 86 at his home in Los Angeles.
His death was announced on Thursday through a statement on his Instagram page. Stewart died on Wednesday following what his family described as a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. His wife, Sunny Ozell, along with family and friends, surrounded him.
The actor enjoyed a six-decade career spanning film, television, and theatre. His powerful voice and performances as Professor Charles Xavier and Captain Jean-Luc Picard made him a familiar face to audiences worldwide.
Ngozi Nwosu’s management reveals she faces recovery complications after surgery
Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu is recovering from unexpected complications following surgery, her management has disclosed.
In a statement shared alongside a video of the actress in a hospital bed, her team said she underwent surgery over three months ago. Although she is yet to regain full health, she remains on the road to recovery.
Her management added that Nwosu wanted to personally thank Nigerians for their prayers, messages, and financial support. The actress also thanked everyone who shared her story and stood by her during this difficult period.
