Gov’s aide, Assembly members, Commissioners test positive for COVID-19 in Gombe
Gombe State government confirms governor’s aides, five members of the State House of Assembly and Commissioners have tested positive for coronavirus. The Commissioner for Information and Culture in the state,…
NCDC receives N5.620 bn in two tranches for COVID-19 response, gives breakdown of monies spent
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has told the House of Representatives Committee on Public Account (PAC) that the centre had so far…
Flight Resumption: NCAA approves 5 airports ready for operations
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has named five airports where flights will resume on the June 21, as announced by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. NCAA Director-General, Capt….
PTF Releases Guidelines For Reopening Worship Centers, says no hugging, shaking of hands
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released a set of guidelines if places of worship will reopen. The PTF however noted that it does not recommend that people should…
FG says domestic flights may resume from June 21, lists conditions, says arrangements would be made regarding interstate travel
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has listed some conditions which are currently being considered before the final reopening of domestic flights following weeks of lockdown. The Minister noted that…
COVID-19: FG lifts ban on religious gatherings, bans gathering of over 20 persons outside of the workplace
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has lifted the ban on religious gatherings in the country. Chairman of the Committee and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha,…
FG reduces nationwide curfew time, orders full banking operation
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has announced reduction of the nationwide curfew time from 10pm to 4am beginning from Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020. The National Coordinator of the…
FG extends gradual easing of lockdown by 2 weeks beginning 2nd June
The Federal Government has extended the gradual easing of the COVID-19 lockdown across the country by two additional weeks. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force…
We’ve made recommendations on partial reopening of schools, places of worship to Buhari – PTF
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Sunday submitted parts of its recommendations on partial reopening of schools, places of worship and some additional businesses for possible consideration by President…
ICPC probing cases of COVID-19 fraud, says state govts using pandemic to financially exploit LGs Â
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is investigating alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19 funds and palliatives. The commission’s Director of…