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September 25, 2025

Tobacco, unhealthy diet account for 42% cancer deaths: The Lancet Report

Of the 18.5 million new cancer cases discovered as of 2023, 42 per cent of 10.4 million cancer deaths were preventable.

People smoking credit { BBC}
September 25, 2025

Global cancer toll to rise by 61% in 2050: Report 

The study analysed 47 cancer types across 204 countries from 1990 to 2023.

Cancer patient
September 25, 2025

Reform or risk irrelevance, Tinubu warns UN, world leaders

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday advocated for reforming the United Nations’ policies to align with new global realities.

World leaders at UNGA
September 25, 2025

Full Statement: Tinubu’s remarks at 80th session of UNGA

The chaos that shadows our world is a reminder that we cannot afford the luxury of inaction.

President Bola Tinubu
September 25, 2025

Israel-Hamas War: Nigeria seeks two-state solution for lasting peace in Palestine

The Nigerian leader said, “A two-state solution remains the most dignified path to lasting peace for the people of Palestine.”

September 25, 2025

Tinubu demands permanent seat at UN Security Council for Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the call for a proper representation of Nigeria on the United Nations Security Council.

President Bola Tinubu
September 25, 2025

UNGA80: South African president calls for fairer development, trade

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted Africa’s rise, calling for fairer development and trade

Ramaphosa at UNGA
September 25, 2025

Nigeria, others warned U.S. new global health strategy threat to Africa’s sovereignty

Ebere Okereke said it also identified Africa as a priority region, citing outbreak risks, population growth, and strategic minerals.

chief Kennedy Jr. and Health minister Pate
September 25, 2025

Keyamo solicits support for Nigeria’s re-election into ICAO council

Aviation minister Festus Keyamo has solicited international support towards Nigeria’s re-election into part 2 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation council.

Festus Keyamo
September 24, 2025

Kenyan president wants renewal of UN to reflect modern realities

He warned that institutions fail “not for lack of noble ideals but when they drift into irrelevance”.

President William Ruto (Credit: X)