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 Red Line to Add 24 Coaches, Boost Rail Capacity by 2026 Lagos Red Line train operating on the Oyingbo–Agbado corridor

Lagos Red Line to Add 24 Coaches, Boost Rail Capacity by 2026

Korede Abdullah February 18, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos plans a major capacity boost for its Red Line rail service as transport...

Lagos Expands Health Cover for Mothers, Children Under Ilera Eko Pregnant woman receiving care under Lagos Ilera Eko health insurance scheme

Lagos Expands Health Cover for Mothers, Children Under Ilera Eko

Korede Abdullah February 18, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says its mandatory social health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, prioritises...

Fire Service Plans Stations Nationwide After Kano Market Inferno 1000421247

Fire Service Plans Stations Nationwide After Kano Market Inferno

Korede Abdullah February 17, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria plans to establish fire stations across all 109 senatorial districts following a deadly...

Six Killed, Three Injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Road Crash Emergency responders at Lagos-Abeokuta Motorway crash scene

Six Killed, Three Injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Road Crash

Korede Abdullah February 17, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Six people die and three others sustain critical injuries after a fatal road crash...

Lagos Boosts Security With 80 Patrol Vehicles, Drone Plans Lagos security agencies with newly deployed patrol vehicles

Lagos Boosts Security With 80 Patrol Vehicles, Drone Plans

Korede Abdullah February 17, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos strengthens its security architecture with the deployment of 80 new patrol vehicles and...

LAWMA Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Waste Violations in Ikorodu LAWMA officials inspect markets in Ikorodu

LAWMA Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Waste Violations in Ikorodu

Korede Abdullah February 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos environmental authorities move to seal markets and plazas in Ikorodu after inspections reveal...

Lagos Begins Onboarding Health Workers to Strengthen Primary Care Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system

Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system

Lagos Begins Onboarding Health Workers to Strengthen Primary Care

Korede Abdullah February 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State launches a major onboarding drive for newly recruited health workers as part...

Unsafe Human Behaviour Sparks 95% of Lagos Fire Outbreaks – Official Lagos Fire Service officials lead safety awareness walk in Ikeja

Unsafe Human Behaviour Sparks 95% of Lagos Fire Outbreaks – Official

Korede Abdullah February 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Investigations show unsafe human actions trigger nearly all fire outbreaks in Lagos, authorities say,...

Lassa Fever Kills Six in Edo, 28 Cases Confirmed Kano Lassa Fever alert

Lassa Fever Kills Six in Edo, 28 Cases Confirmed

Korede Abdullah February 14, 2026

BENIN CITY, Nigeria -The Edo State Government declares a Lassa fever outbreak after six people die and...

Ekiti Issues Alert as Lassa Fever Deaths Rise Nationwide Ekiti government warns health workers and residents as Lassa fever cases and deaths increase across Nigeria.