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.

A Pay Rise or Poverty Trap? Why Nigeria’s ₦100,000 Minimum Wage Debate Exposes a Deeper Economic Crisis Nigerian workers commuting amid rising transport costs and inflation.

Nigerian workers commuting amid rising transport costs and inflation.

A Pay Rise or Poverty Trap? Why Nigeria’s ₦100,000 Minimum Wage Debate Exposes a Deeper Economic Crisis

Korede Abdullah June 10, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian workers, payday no longer brings relief. Salaries that once covered...

Lagos Orders Ebola Precautions Despite No Confirmed Cases Lagos State Safety Commission officials briefing hospitality operators on Ebola precaution measures.

Lagos State Safety Commission officials briefing hospitality operators on Ebola precaution measures.

Lagos Orders Ebola Precautions Despite No Confirmed Cases

Korede Abdullah June 10, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities have ordered hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and event centres to immediately strengthen hygiene...

Lagos Pushes for Federal Action on Cross-Border Pollution Lagos State says it disbursed N1.933 billion to MSMEs, trained thousands in vocational and tech skills, and expanded employment programmes through LSETF.

Lagos State says it disbursed N1.933 billion to MSMEs, trained thousands in vocational and tech skills, and expanded employment programmes through LSETF.

Lagos Pushes for Federal Action on Cross-Border Pollution

Korede Abdullah June 10, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has called for stronger federal intervention to tackle industrial pollution spilling across...

FG, Abia Rally Behind Organic Agriculture Push Minister of State for Agriculture Aliyu Abdullahi represented at the organic agriculture conference in Umuahia.

Minister of State for Agriculture Aliyu Abdullahi represented at the organic agriculture conference in Umuahia.

FG, Abia Rally Behind Organic Agriculture Push

Korede Abdullah June 10, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Federal Government and Abia State have renewed their commitment to expanding organic agriculture...

FG Launches Emergency Evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa 1000535981

FG Launches Emergency Evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa

Korede Abdullah June 10, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has commenced the emergency repatriation of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic...

Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Threat, Tighten Security Lagos police officers providing security around a school in Lagos amid safety concerns.

Lagos police officers providing security around a school in Lagos amid safety concerns.

Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Threat, Tighten Security

Korede Abdullah June 9, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged plan by bandits...

Nigeria, Denmark Seal Livestock Safety Pact Minister of Livestock Development Idi Mukhtar Maiha and Danish Ambassador Jens Ole Bach Hansen during the signing of the livestock safety pact in Abuja.

Minister of Livestock Development Idi Mukhtar Maiha and Danish Ambassador Jens Ole Bach Hansen during the signing of the livestock safety pact in Abuja.

Nigeria, Denmark Seal Livestock Safety Pact

Korede Abdullah June 8, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Denmark have signed a new livestock safety pact aimed at strengthening food...

Unsafe Food Sickens 50m Nigerians Annually Dangote refinery complex in Lagos with workers on site

Unsafe Food Sickens 50m Nigerians Annually

Korede Abdullah June 8, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Unsafe food is causing nearly 50 million illnesses and more than 53,000 deaths in...

LAWMA Attack Sparks Prosecution Warning 1000534733

LAWMA Attack Sparks Prosecution Warning

Korede Abdullah June 8, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has condemned an attack on its enforcement officers...

Lagos Rail Extension Targets Airport Connectivity Keywords: Lagos Rail Extension, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Festus Keyamo, Lagos aviation hub, Nigeria railway project, airport connectivity, Lagos transport infrastructure, MMA rail project