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.

When Custody Becomes A Death Sentence: Inside Nigeria’s Detention Health Crisis Nigerian prisoners

When Custody Becomes A Death Sentence: Inside Nigeria’s Detention Health Crisis

Korede Abdullah September 28, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – What happens when a person enters state custody—and emerges with their health broken, or...

LASTMA Impounds 84 Vehicles in Lagos Traffic Crackdown LASTMA officials enforce traffic regulations on a Lagos road

LASTMA Impounds 84 Vehicles in Lagos Traffic Crackdown

Korede Abdullah September 27, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles...

NDLEA Arrests Newlywed With 72 Cocaine Wraps at Enugu Airport NDLEA officers display seized drugs during an operation

NDLEA Arrests Newlywed With 72 Cocaine Wraps at Enugu Airport

Korede Abdullah September 27, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 25-year-old businessman at the...

UNGA 81: Tedros Warns Next Pandemic Is ‘When’, Not ‘If’ WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking at the UNGA 81 pandemic preparedness meeting.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking at the UNGA 81 pandemic preparedness meeting.

UNGA 81: Tedros Warns Next Pandemic Is ‘When’, Not ‘If’

Korede Abdullah September 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The next pandemic is inevitable, and countries must strengthen health systems before it arrives,...

Ogun Assembly Passes Safe Termination of Pregnancy Bill Ogun State House of Assembly during plenary in Abeokuta.

Ogun Assembly Passes Safe Termination of Pregnancy Bill

Korede Abdullah September 25, 2026

OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing a legal framework...

UNGA 81: Shettima Demands Two Permanent UN Seats for Africa Vice-President Kashim Shettima delivers Nigeria’s national statement at the 81st UN General Assembly.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima delivers Nigeria’s national statement at the 81st UN General Assembly.

UNGA 81: Shettima Demands Two Permanent UN Seats for Africa

Korede Abdullah September 25, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations...

Tinubu Unveils $7bn Ogun Port, Economic Zone Investment Shettima Commissions Karu Roads in Abuja

Tinubu Unveils $7bn Ogun Port, Economic Zone Investment

Korede Abdullah September 25, 2026

OGUN, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an investment package of more than $7 billion for...

LAWMA Arrests Seven Over Illegal Dumping in Lagos Island LAWMA enforcement officers arrest suspected illegal waste dumpers in Lagos Island.

LAWMA Arrests Seven Over Illegal Dumping in Lagos Island

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Seven suspected illegal waste dumpers have been arrested during an overnight enforcement operation by...

The Drink That Turned Deadly: Inside Ondo’s Monkey Tail Poisoning Tragedy Locally prepared alcoholic mixtures linked to the suspected methanol poisoning outbreak in Ondo State.