Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- Although he has repeatedly sought medical treatment abroad, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday boasted that Nigeria has well-equipped hospitals capable of handling "critical illnesses", including cancer.

"I have always believed in good governance. Today, Nigerians can say confidently that we have well-equipped hospitals, and we can treat critical illnesses such as cancer and other illnesses," Mr Tinubu said in Owerri, Imo State, where he inaugurated some development projects that Governor Hope Uzodimma's administration completed.

Mr Tinubu also participated in the unveiling of the governor's book, "A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria," which chronicles the progress and achievements of the ruling All ...