The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has appealed to state governments and the Federal Capital Territory Administration to reopen all laboratories and increase testing for the virus. PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, made the call while briefing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. He said: “We wish … Read more
Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, says Nigerians must play their part in ensuring the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Ekohotblog reports that Mustapha issued the warning at a media briefing on Wednesday. The warning is coming against the backdrop of the recent spike in the cases … Read more
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), on Monday disclosed that four of his children had tested positive for COVID-19. Ekohotblog understands that Mustapha made the disclosure during a media briefing in Abuja. He also said a family member who is one-year-old tested positive for COVID-19, adding that while his result and … Read more
Boss-Mustapha, COVID-19 Across the world, there’s one bad news everyone is dealing with at the moment and it is the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, which is claiming as many lives as the first wave did. Unfortunately, while some countries have been busy embracing selective lockdowns as part of measures to curb any further … Read more
Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha has gone into self-isolation after some members of his family tested positive for the virus. Ekohotblog noted that Mustapha disclosed this in a statement on Sunday night. He said he and his wife tested negative but needed to … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Tuesday said two COVID-19 vaccines under trial have more than 90 per cent efficacy to end the virus. The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, stated at the event to commemorate the 2020 World AIDS Day with the theme, ‘Global … Read more
October 15, 2020. Presidential Task Force’s Chairman on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, revealed on Thursday only the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Lagos State had attained the target of testing of one percent of its population. He explained this during the joint national briefing of the taskforce in Abuja, said aside FCT and Lagos, three states … Read more
The Federal Government, on Monday, said the ongoing evacuation of Nigerians from abroad as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic would end on Saturday, August 22. The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja. Mr Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the … Read more
– At least 684 evacuees have tested positive to COVID-19 – The evacuees are stranded Nigerians around the globe that the federal government evacuated back home due to the coronavirus pandemic – Boss Mustapha disclosed the health status of these 684 evacuees while briefing the media The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has revealed … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed state governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enforce the use of face masks in public places across the country. This was disclosed on Thursday, August, 6 by the Chairman, Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, during the taskforce daily briefing in Abuja. Mustapha, who is also the … Read more
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) is set to release fresh directives on Thursday 6th of August, 2020. Boss Mustapha, the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, on Wednesday 5th of August attributed the low figures recorded in the areas of testing and confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past few days … Read more
The federal government Of Nigeria will release new protocols for the next phase of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country on Thursday 6th of August, 2020. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, disclosed this report during Monday’s press briefing in Abuja. “I will like … Read more
– FG reveals that it is making effort to ensure the safe reopening of international flights – Boss Mustapha reveals this during the daily Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 briefing – According to him, conversations are ongoing between the taskforce and the Ministry of Aviation regarding reopening of international flight The Federal Government says it is … Read more
– The Federal Government has announced the extension of phase two of the ease of lockdown by another one week – The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha made this announcement at the briefing of the PTF – NCDC Boss, who also spoke at the briefing advised Nigerians to … Read more
– Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Minister and others absent as court resumes hearing of case against Abba Kyari’s funeral attendees – Recall that the former Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, died of COVID-19 and the attendees were allegedly accused of violation of Covid-19 protocols at his funeral – Activist lawyer, … Read more
Nigeria has taken delivery of seven tonnes of hydroxychloroquine from India. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha disclosed this at Thursday’s briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF). Mustapha thanked India for the donation, as well as other countries helping Nigeria fight COVID-19. “The PTF wishes to thank friendly nations … Read more
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha has expressed worries over the “reckless confidence” he said Nigerians are exhibiting in the face of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at an interdenominational church service against COVID-19 organised by the Nigerian Interreligious Council (NIREC) on … Read more
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to engage in a 3 days prayer and fasting, saying it is of utmost importance for citizens to seek the face of God in order to end the pandemic across the country. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force, PTF on Covid-19, Mr Boss Mustapha disclosed this during the daily briefing of … Read more
The Federal Government declared on Monday, that all domestic flights in the country should commence operations. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, made this known to the public during the daily briefing of the task force in Abuja. Mustapha said: “I … Read more
Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Boss Mustapha, says the few mistakes recorded in the data on COVID-19 is because of dialogue approach in handling samples in Nigeria. Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) said the process of collecting and handling the data is usually tedious … Read more