Confusion over status, whereabouts of Chinese medical team; minister says ‘don’t ask me’
About five weeks after their arrival, the Federal Government has feigned ignorance of the status and whereabouts of 15-man Chinese medical team shipped into the country on April 8 to…
Buhari presides over virtual FEC meeting, unveils Gambari as new Chief of Staff
Newly appointed COS, Ibrahim Gambari at the eFEC meeting President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday chaired the maiden virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chamber…
COVID-19: PTF urges governors to intensify dialogue on the “Almajiri” situation in the country
The Presidential Task Force (PTF), has called on Governors to address the “Almajiri” pupils issues squarely, to avoid further spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary…
COVID-19: FG extends ban on flights by 4 weeks
The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has disclosed that the ban on all flights in and out…
COVID-19: PTF to mobilise about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases in Kano
SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 will engage about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases of coronavirus in Kano State. The PTF Chairman and…
COVID-19: NCDC says another lockdown inevitable if Nigerians don’t adhere to social distancing measures
DG NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the federal government might be forced to implement another lockdown if Nigerians do not comply with social…
Lockdown easing: PTF says Nigeria’s level of compliance unsatisfactory, evacuation of almajiris not in line with guidelines
PTF Chairman, Boss Mustapha The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has bemoaned the failure of many Nigerians to adhere strictly to advisories regarding the lockdown easing. During its…
Gradual reopening of the economy will stand a total of 6 weeks broken into 3 tranches of two weeks each – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in its daily press briefing said that banks and offices will reopen from Monday next week. In a briefing on Wednesday, PTF…
5,000 COVID-19 front line health workers to receive life insurance cover – SGF
The Nigerian government has received a life insurance cover for all front line workers in the fight against the coronavirus. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Task…
COVID-19: NIS operatives begins use of customised face mask
The Immigration Service (NIS) has developed a customised face mask for operatives of the service in order to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The Comptroller General, NIS,…