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.

NDLEA Arrests Grandmother Over Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantains NDLEA officers display cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels seized at Lagos airport.

NDLEA officers display cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels seized at Lagos airport.

NDLEA Arrests Grandmother Over Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantains

Korede Abdullah July 5, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian...

Xenophobic Attacks: South Africa Rejects Nigeria’s Compensation Demand

Korede Abdullah July 4, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned...

Three Arrested Over Kwara Student’s Murder Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command investigate the alleged abduction and murder of a Kwara Polytechnic student.

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command investigate the alleged abduction and murder of a Kwara Polytechnic student.

Three Arrested Over Kwara Student’s Murder

Korede Abdullah July 3, 2026

ILORIN, Nigeria – Three suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity have been arrested over the alleged abduction...

US Embassy Nigeria Closes for Independence Day The U.S. Embassy

US Embassy Nigeria Closes for Independence Day

Korede Abdullah July 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The US Embassy Nigeria and the Consulate General in Lagos will suspend routine operations...

Lagos Debunks HIV Infection Figures, Urges Calm HIV

Lagos Debunks HIV Infection Figures, Urges Calm

Korede Abdullah July 3, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos HIV cases reported in recent media accounts have been widely misunderstood, the...

ASUU Warns Lagos Varsities Face Fresh Strike

Korede Abdullah July 3, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Three Lagos State-owned universities risk another round of industrial action as the ASUU Lagos...

Ogun Begins Oil Exploration on Eba Island Health workers attending a training session in Ogun State

Ogun Begins Oil Exploration on Eba Island

Korede Abdullah July 2, 2026

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Oil exploration in Ogun State has officially commenced on Eba Island after the Federal...

Epe Mini-Grid Expansion Targets Jobs, Economic Growth Officials commission the Epe mini-grid project designed to improve electricity supply and boost businesses in Lagos State.

Officials commission the Epe mini-grid project designed to improve electricity supply and boost businesses in Lagos State.

Epe Mini-Grid Expansion Targets Jobs, Economic Growth

Korede Abdullah July 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The newly commissioned Epe mini-grid and its planned 5-megawatt expansion are expected to stimulate...

NEMSA, LASERC Strengthen Electrical Safety Partnership Officials of NEMSA and LASERC during a meeting to strengthen electrical safety and metering standards in Abuja.