Korede Abdullah

African Lawmakers Unite to Tackle Malaria with Launch of COPEMA

Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a significant stride toward eradicating malaria, parliamentarians from 16 African nations convened in Accra, Ghana, in April to officially launch the Coalition of Parliamentarians to End Malaria in Africa (COPEMA). The initiative comes a year after the Yaoundé Declaration and amid rising concerns over declining global aid, drug resistance, and…

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Again, Building Collapses in Lagos, 3 Injured as Rescue Operations Continue

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Three adult males sustained injuries after a one-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday afternoon at 96 Ishaga Road, directly opposite the Idi Araba Central Mosque in Mushin, Lagos State. Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Shakiru Amodu, said, “A male adult has been…

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NDDC Boosts Healthcare in Akwa Ibom with Ambulance, PPE Donation

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated an ambulance and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the General Hospital in Iquita, Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The gesture, part of NDDC’s wider intervention programmes across the Niger Delta, aims to enhance healthcare delivery in underserved areas. Presenting the…

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Osun Government Urges Action against Rising Hypertension Cases

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Osun State Government has raised concern over the growing number of hypertension cases, calling for stronger collaboration among health stakeholders to boost public awareness. Speaking at an event in on Friday Osogbo to commemorate the 2025 World Hypertension Day, themed “Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer,” the…

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LAMATA Highlights Sustainable, Multimodal Transport in Lagos

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Managing Director and CEO of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Abimbola Akinajo, has reiterated the state’s commitment to a fully integrated and sustainable transport system driven by public-private partnerships. Speaking at a professorial chair guest lecture organised by the Lagos State University (LASU) School of Transport and Logistics…

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