Korede Abdullah in Lagos As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks the second anniversary of his administration’s sweeping and controversial economic reforms—chief among them the abrupt removal of fuel subsidies and the far-reaching devaluation of the naira—many Nigerians, especially civil servants, in Lagos who spoke with our correspondent, are taking stock of a turbulent year. Their…
With voices from parents, teachers, healthcare workers, and the children themselves on Children’s Day, Korede Abdullah, in this report offers a poignant look at the challenges—and hopes—shaping the future of the nation’s youngest citizens. As nations across the globe celebrated Children’s Day on May 27, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria reaffirmed his administration’s commitment…
Drinking to Early Death and Unsafe Health In Nigeria, alcohol addiction has silently woven itself into the fabric of daily life, transforming from a coping mechanism into a public health crisis that devastates individuals, families, and entire communities. People turn to alcohol to numb depression, chase a fleeting high, or escape their realities, but the…
In commemoration of World Schizophrenia Day, Korede Abdullah, South West Correspondent for Africa Health Report (AHR), presents a special report spotlighting the often-overlooked struggles faced by individuals living with schizophrenia across Nigeria’s South West region. Treated as Objects of Fear In a makeshift prayer room inside a rundown white garment church in the outskirts of…
…Zulum Cries for Urgent Military Help In a deeply troubling turn of events, Boko Haram insurgents have launched a renewed wave of terror across Nigeria’s North-East, reclaiming territories once declared “liberated” and dealing a harsh blow to the federal government’s narrative of victory over terrorism. Coordinated attacks on military bases, strategic towns such as Marte…
…Signals Shift in Global Health Leadership The greatest scoop in the World Health Organization today is the China’s pledge of a staggering $500 million to the global health institution. Korede Abdullah, South West Correspondent of Africa Health Report (AHR), in Nigeria examines the implications of the Asian giant’s growing influence in global health affairs. …
In Nigeria, uterine fibroids remain a silent but overwhelming health burden, particularly for women of reproductive age. Characterized by non-cancerous tumors in the uterus, fibroids are a leading cause of gynecological surgeries and hospital admissions nationwide. Despite their prevalence and impact on fertility, quality of life, and mental health, the condition remains cloaked in misinformation,…
From Abuja, the nation’s federal capital, to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, reports have uncovered how poor sanitation fuels disease outbreaks, endangers lives, and exposes systemic failures in waste management and urban planning. In this special report therefore, Juliet Jacob takes viewers into the heart of Nigeria’s growing public health emergency—where piles of uncollected waste,…
In Nigeria, where intense sunlight is sometimes a menace to human lives, the tribe of Persons With Albinism (PWA) is constantly battling with a silent crisis that risks their survival. The PWA individuals are genetically predisposed to skin cancer due to their lack of melanin. Despite being entirely preventable, skin cancer deaths within this community…
Cultism-related violence has been on the rise in Lagos and several other parts of southern Nigeria, leaving behind a trail of blood, tears, and sorrow. Korede Abdullah, the South West correspondent for Africa Health Report (AHR), examines the growing menace and explores possible solutions to curb the crisis. Blood on the Streets When 16-year-old…
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