Korede Abdullah

Korede Abdullah is Southwest Correspondent for Africa Health Report, particularly focusing on health and development news. He has covered significant health-related stories and business to social issues, indicating a broad range of interests and expertise. He is a dedicated and versatile journalist contributing to informed discourse in Nigeria.

Lagos Cracks Down on Street Begging, Rescues 45 Vulnerable Persons Lagos officials conduct enforcement operations against street begging and homelessness.

Lagos officials conduct enforcement operations against street begging and homelessness.

Lagos Cracks Down on Street Begging, Rescues 45 Vulnerable Persons

Korede Abdullah June 4, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to tackle street begging and homelessness, rescuing...

Gunmen Abduct Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan Raid Security concerns rise following the abduction of Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons in Ibadan.

Security concerns rise following the abduction of Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons in Ibadan.

Gunmen Abduct Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan Raid

Korede Abdullah June 3, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – Armed gunmen have abducted Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former...

Nigeria Faces Health Funding Threat as Donor Support Shrinks Health leaders speaking at APIN's 25th anniversary symposium on sustainable healthcare financing.

Health leaders speaking at APIN's 25th anniversary symposium on sustainable healthcare financing.

Nigeria Faces Health Funding Threat as Donor Support Shrinks

Korede Abdullah June 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s leading public health stakeholders have called for urgent domestic financing reforms to sustain...

Lagos Targets 10,000 Residents for Skills Training, Business Growth Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat speaking at Omniverse Africa Summit on skills training and entrepreneurship.

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat speaking at Omniverse Africa Summit on skills training and entrepreneurship.

Lagos Targets 10,000 Residents for Skills Training, Business Growth

Korede Abdullah June 3, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to train 10,000 residents in technology, health,...

Healthcare Leaders Seek Reforms, Investment at Expo Healthcare stakeholders call for reforms, investment and innovation to improve healthcare access and strengthen Nigeria’s health system.

Healthcare stakeholders call for reforms, investment and innovation to improve healthcare access and strengthen Nigeria’s health system.

Healthcare Leaders Seek Reforms, Investment at Expo

Korede Abdullah June 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Healthcare stakeholders have called for urgent reforms, increased investment and stronger collaboration to address...

Lagos Teachers March Over Oyo School Abductions Lagos teachers marching to the State House of Assembly to demand the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers.

Lagos teachers marching to the State House of Assembly to demand the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers.

Lagos Teachers March Over Oyo School Abductions

Korede Abdullah June 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Hundreds of teachers in Lagos State on Tuesday marched to the Lagos State House...

False Bandit Rumours Trigger Mob Killing, 15 Arrested Lagos police officials addressing false bandit invasion reports and arrests linked to mob violence.

Lagos police officials addressing false bandit invasion reports and arrests linked to mob violence.

False Bandit Rumours Trigger Mob Killing, 15 Arrested

Korede Abdullah June 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral reports of a bandit invasion in...

Lagos Secures Justice for 2,460 GBV Survivors Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs presenting gender-based violence statistics and survivor support initiatives.

Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs presenting gender-based violence statistics and survivor support initiatives.

Lagos Secures Justice for 2,460 GBV Survivors

Korede Abdullah June 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State recorded 6,753 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in 2025, with 2,460 survivors...

Oyo Teachers Launch Indefinite Strike Over Kidnappings Teachers protesting and demanding the release of abducted colleagues and schoolchildren in Oyo State.