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.

Cross River Pushes Statewide Open Defecation-Free Campaign Stakeholders validating Cross River State WASH sustainability framework

Cross River Pushes Statewide Open Defecation-Free Campaign

Korede Abdullah May 23, 2026

CROSS RIVER, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government has validated a new Water, Sanitation and Hygiene...

Beyond the Cruise Ship: Why Nigeria May Not Be Ready for the Next Virus Threat Laboratory scientists conducting infectious disease testing

Beyond the Cruise Ship: Why Nigeria May Not Be Ready for the Next Virus Threat

Korede Abdullah May 22, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – When a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius killed at least...

WHO Assembly Debates Global Health Reforms, Others WHO

WHO Assembly Debates Global Health Reforms, Others

Korede Abdullah May 22, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland – Delegates at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) intensified discussions on global health reforms,...

Abia First Lady Distributes Fertilisers to Women Farmers Across 17 LGAs 1000517349

Abia First Lady Distributes Fertilisers to Women Farmers Across 17 LGAs

Korede Abdullah May 22, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti has launched a fertiliser distribution...

Lagos Seals Shop Over Adulterated Palm Oil, Warns Residents of Health Risks LASCOPA has sealed a Lagos Island shop over alleged adulterated palm oil sales

LASCOPA has sealed a Lagos Island shop over alleged adulterated palm oil sales

Lagos Seals Shop Over Adulterated Palm Oil, Warns Residents of Health Risks

Korede Abdullah May 22, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed a shop on Lagos Island...

Lassa Fever Kills 191 as Outbreak Spreads Across 23 States Healthcare workers attending to Lassa fever patients in Nigeria

Lassa Fever Kills 191 as Outbreak Spreads Across 23 States

Korede Abdullah May 21, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s worsening Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 191 lives in 2026 as infections spread...

UNILAG Medical Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Salaries Medical lecturers addressing journalists during strike announcement in Lagos

Medical lecturers addressing journalists during strike announcement in Lagos

UNILAG Medical Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Salaries

Korede Abdullah May 21, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Medical and dental lecturers at the University of Lagos begin an indefinite strike over...

Anambra Opens Agro Plant to End Food Waste, Boost Exports Officials inaugurating agro-processing plant in Anambra State

Anambra Opens Agro Plant to End Food Waste, Boost Exports

Korede Abdullah May 21, 2026

ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government says it is intensifying efforts to industrialise agriculture and expand...

NDLEA Smashes Nigerian -Mexican Drug Ring, Seizes N480bn Meth Lab NDLEA operatives displaying seized methamphetamine chemicals during cartel raid

NDLEA operatives displaying seized methamphetamine chemicals during cartel raid

NDLEA Smashes Nigerian -Mexican Drug Ring, Seizes N480bn Meth Lab

Korede Abdullah May 20, 2026

OGUN, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has dismantled the largest clandestine methamphetamine...

Lagos Launches Digital Platform to Improve Emergency Response Lagos unveils LERMS digital platform to improve emergency response coordination, incident reporting and real-time monitoring across the state.