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World leaders adopt historic declaration on noncommunicable diseases, mental health
The declaration sets measurable targets to be reached by 2030, including reducing tobacco use, improving control of high blood pressure…
UN, world leaders slam Israel for bombing Qatar
The strikes, the first by Israel on Qatari soil, hit residential areas where members of Hamas’ political bureau reside.
Tinubu to World Leaders: Climate Action can’t wait, the time is now
President Tinubu expressed appreciation to international partners, especially the United Nations and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), for their technical…
World leaders send messages after Trump was injured in Pennsylvania rally
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and his wife, Sara were shocked by the apparent attack on President Trump,…
Devastating Morroco’s earthquake: What world leaders are saying
The quake - measuring magnitude 6.8 - sent people rushing into the streets in Marrakesh and other cities. Many of…
World leaders congratulate Joe Biden as US President-elect
World leaders have congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their victory in the US presidential election.
World leaders converge at the funeral of Jacques Chirac
World Leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, gathered on Monday in the French capital for the funeral of former President…
Saudi Crown Prince meets more world leaders at G20 summit
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held more meetings on Saturday with world…
Nigeria is today an investors’ destination – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed says Nigeria is getting global attention because of the incorruptible leadership…
World leaders meet to discuss water crisis
World leaders, water, development experts, among other stakeholders are converging on Stockholm, Sweden, to find new, nature-based solutions to meet…
World Leaders mourn demise of Kofi Annan
World leaders have mourned former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, who died on Saturday at the age…
Trump-Kim talks welcomed by World leaders
World leaders welcomed prospects for possible thaw in the long standoff over North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme on Friday after…
World leaders condemn Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem
World leaders reacted with concern and anger to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
World Leaders Condemn London Attack
World leaders have condemned Saturday's London terror attack which left seven people dead and more than 30 injured.
World Leaders move to end Neglected Tropical Diseases
This week, leaders from governments, pharmaceutical companies and charitable organizations convened at a five-day summit in Geneva to pledge new…
World leaders attend Shimon Peres’ funeral in Jerusalem
The flag-covered casket of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Israeli president Shimon Peres was carried from the Knesset in…
Buhari assures world leaders of good governance in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night assured world leaders that the capacity of government agencies in Nigeria was being strengthened…
World leaders still coming to Paris for climate talks
The head of the UN’s Climate Change Programme, Christiana Figueres, on Wednesday said at least 80 world leaders are still…
Biafra writes world leaders over Kanu’s arrest
Eromosele Ebhomele The Indigenous People of Biafra Worldwide, a group championing the secession of Biafra from Nigeria and which owns…
Obama Warns World Leaders To Change Attitude Towards Africa
Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama to Ethiopia on Tuesday urged world leaders to change their attitude toward Africa. In a…
PICTURES: Buhari stands tall amongst world leaders
On Monday, 8 June, President Muhammadu Buhari attended meeting of the G7 Summit in Munich, Germany. In attendance was United…
World leaders demand UN probe into downed Malaysia plane
World leaders on Thursday demanded an international investigation into the downing of a Malaysian airliner, which crashed on Thursday with…
World Leaders Fail To Heal Rift On Syria
World leaders at the G20 summit on Friday failed to bridge their bitter divisions over US plans for military action…
Gallup Poll: Leading Beyond GDP
World leaders, and especially African rulers, must pay attention to the “Global States of Mind” survey made public recently by…
Nigeria 2nd Most Corrupt Nation —Gallup Poll
The perception of Nigeria’s government seems to have crashed further, with most Nigerians rating their country’s leadership as the second…
120 World Leaders For Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Thousands of VIPs including some 120 national leaders will jet into London for Friday’s Olympics opening ceremony, with guests ranging…