COVID-19: 731 Batch B NYSC members test positive – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has revealed that 731 members of Batch B National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have tested positive for COVID-19. The chairman, PTF on COVID-19…
COVID-19: Vaccination will be voluntary, free – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says it is important for Nigerians to get immunised against COVID-19 when the vaccines are available. PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu, stated…
COVID-19: FG releases passport details of 100 persons placed on 6 months air travel ban
The Federal Government has published the passport numbers of 100 travellers, who failed to undergo the mandatory COVID-19 test after their return to Nigeria. Details of the passports were published…
PTF to publish names of first 100 passengers who ignored COVID-19 test from January 1
The Federal Government says it will suspend the passports of the first 100 passengers who failed to take their post-arrival PCR Test for 6 months come January 2021. Speaking during…
COVID-19: Vaccination will be free to Nigerians, our biggest challenge will be public acceptance – PTF Coordinator
The National Coordinator of Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19 Sani Aliyu says the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to Nigerians free when vaccination begins. Aliyu made this known on Wednesday…
COVID-19: Work from home for five weeks beginning Wednesday – FG tells GL 12 workers and below
Federal Government workers on Grade Level (GL) 12 and below have been directed to stay at home for a period of five weeks. The Head of the Civil Service of…
COVID-19: Nigeria cannot afford to lose the gains of the last nine months – Buhari
Following the rise in cases of COVID-19 in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari says new epicentres have been identified and Nigeria cannot afford to lose the gains of the last…
COVID-19: Calls To Ban Flights From UK, Others: We’re assessing the situation – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says Nigerian authorities are aware of the calls to restrict international travels due to the discovery of new strains of coronavirus in some…
FG expresses concern over new cases of Lassa fever as Nigeria records 180 new COVID-19 cases
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the number of new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in some states. The Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, expressed the concern…
Governors to meet Wednesday over security, defunct SARS, looting
The 36 state governors will on Wednesday meet to review the internal security situation in Nigeria and the status of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), whose activities led to…