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.

Pastor Sentenced to Death for Killing Daughter Accused of Witchcraft

Pastor Sentenced to Death for Killing Daughter Accused of Witchcraft

Korede Abdullah July 21, 2026

CALABAR, Nigeria — A Cross River State High Court has sentenced a 51-year-old pastor, Ubong Bassey Etim,...

Tinubu Approves New Army Battalion for Kwara to Tackle Banditry, Kidnappings Kwara Renovates 100 Health Centres, Hires 1,000 Workers

Tinubu Approves New Army Battalion for Kwara to Tackle Banditry, Kidnappings

Korede Abdullah July 21, 2026

KWARA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in...

Sanwo-Olu Pays ₦3bn Compensation to Property Owners Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presenting compensation cheques to affected property owners in Lagos.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presenting compensation cheques to affected property owners in Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu Pays ₦3bn Compensation to Property Owners

Korede Abdullah July 20, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented ₦3 billion in compensation to 331 property...

Tinubu Urges United African Action Against South Africa Xenophobic Attacks Vice President Kashim Shettima addressing the ECOWAS summit in Freetown on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.

Vice President Kashim Shettima addressing the ECOWAS summit in Freetown on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.

Tinubu Urges United African Action Against South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

Korede Abdullah July 20, 2026

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – President Bola Tinubu has called on African leaders to adopt a united position...

Lagos Street Begging: Why Government Crackdowns Alone Cannot End the Growing Social Crisis 1000573796

Lagos Street Begging: Why Government Crackdowns Alone Cannot End the Growing Social Crisis

Korede Abdullah July 20, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Every day, at Lagos’ busiest junctions and traffic lights, the same scene unfolds children...

Kwara Intensifies Fight Against Teenage Pregnancy Kwara Renovates 100 Health Centres, Hires 1,000 Workers

Kwara Intensifies Fight Against Teenage Pregnancy

Korede Abdullah July 19, 2026

ILORIN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing teenage pregnancy and improving...

Nurses Forum Protests Ogun Nursing School Fees

Korede Abdullah July 19, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Elegant Nurses Forum (ENF) has accused the Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences...

Navy Seizes 757kg Suspected Cannabis in Lagos Navy

Navy Seizes 757kg Suspected Cannabis in Lagos

Korede Abdullah July 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy has seized 757 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis in three intelligence-led operations...

Supreme Court Restores Final Forfeiture of Emefiele’s Luxury Properties Supreme Court of Nigeria building

Supreme Court Restores Final Forfeiture of Emefiele’s Luxury Properties

Korede Abdullah July 17, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Supreme Court on Friday restored the final forfeiture of seven luxury properties linked...

Lagos Explains Road Damage Amid Heavy Rains Lagos Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab inspects drainage channels during a flood control assessment in Lagos.