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 Captures 6.47m Residents in Digital Identity Database Lagos officials present updates on the LAG ID digital identity registration project.

Lagos officials present updates on the LAG ID digital identity registration project.

Lagos Captures 6.47m Residents in Digital Identity Database

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says more than 6.47 million residents are now enrolled in...

Nigeria, Germany Sign Fresh Investment, Energy Cooperation Deal Nigerian and German officials during bilateral cooperation talks in Abuja.

Nigeria, Germany Sign Fresh Investment, Energy Cooperation Deal

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Germany conclude negotiations on a new bilateral cooperation framework aimed at expanding...

Nigeria Warns Fertiliser Crisis Threatens Africa’s Food Security Agriculture officials discuss fertiliser shortages and food security challenges at summit in Nairobi.

Agriculture officials discuss fertiliser shortages and food security challenges at summit in Nairobi.

Nigeria Warns Fertiliser Crisis Threatens Africa’s Food Security

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security warns that rising fertiliser prices and...

Nigeria Records 30 Polio Cases Despite Eradication Victory Health workers administering oral polio vaccine to children in Lagos.

Nigeria Records 30 Polio Cases Despite Eradication Victory

Korede Abdullah May 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria records 30 circulating variant poliovirus infections in 2026, six years after the World...

Ogun Merges HIV, TB Care into Single Health System Health workers attending a training session in Ogun State

Ogun Merges HIV, TB Care into Single Health System

Korede Abdullah May 13, 2026

OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government begins integrating HIV, tuberculosis and infectious disease treatment into a...

NDLEA Intercepts ₦10.4bn Canadian Cannabis at Lagos Port NDLEA officials display seized Canadian Loud cannabis shipment at Tincan Island Port in Lagos.

NDLEA officials display seized Canadian Loud cannabis shipment at Tincan Island Port in Lagos.

NDLEA Intercepts ₦10.4bn Canadian Cannabis at Lagos Port

Korede Abdullah May 13, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seize 4,173.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud...

Lagos Expands Doctors’ Welfare Scheme to Fight Growing Brain Drain Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.