Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo calls on Nigerians to take up regular health check-ups to enable early detection and better management of serious illnesses. According to reports from The Punch and Vanguard, Obasanjo emphasizes that timely diagnosis improves treatment outcomes, particularly for cancer. He also links cancer prevention and control efforts with broader screening for other common life-threatening conditions, including diabetes. The articles present Obasanjo’s message as part of public health advocacy, encouraging individuals to seek preventive care rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen. Both outlets describe his stance as a recommendation to adopt routine medical screening so that diseases can be identified early enough for intervention and follow-up care. The coverage does not report any new policy measures or specific programs announced by Obasanjo, but focuses on the general call for regular screening as a strategy to reduce the impact of cancer and related diseases.