The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are currently working out the guidelines and protocols for the forthcoming elections in Nigeria. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman PTF on COVID-19, made this known on Monday in Abuja. Read Also: Edo PDP … Read more
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has condemned the activities of those taking advantage of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to flood the market with substandard products of Hand sanitisers. Mr Boss Mustapha, who is the PTF chairman, stated this on Thursday in his remarks at the team’s briefing in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He decried … Read more
As part of their efforts to contribute to the battle against COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, notable groups of Nigerians in diaspora have pooled resources together to buy medical equipment worth ₦48 million for frontline workers in the country. The Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said Nigerians will soon be allowed to conduct weddings and burial ceremonies. Speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Thursday NCDC Director-General, Chikwe Ihekweazu, noted that guidelines on mass gatherings have not been relaxed. He said, “We may also restart … Read more
The Federal Government has announced that the nationwide curfew declared to curtail further spread of COVID-19 in the country will continue for another four weeks. The National Coordinator, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, disclosed this at a briefing of the task force in Abuja on Monday, adding that the curfew will remain in … Read more
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of schools nationwide in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown as part of its measures to curb further spread of COVID-19, adding that only graduating students will resume. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha who disclosed at the daily briefing … Read more
THE Federal Government has said some Nigerians are refusing to take responsibility in the effort to curtail the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said the indifference of the some citizens to the pandemic is undermining … Read more
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday, said it would continue to keep tab of situation nationwide in order to take informed decisions by the end of June, on the second phase of the lockdown. Boss Mustapha, the chairman of PTF on COVID-19 and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), … Read more
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Thursday said the government it was not contemplating resumption of academic activities in schools. The government said the decision to put off school reopening was informed by the need to protect the vulnerable and check the spread of the virus in communities Chairman of the Taskforce, Boss … 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
Nigerian government on Tuesday released fresh guidelines and measures that will ensure seamless religious activities and check the spread of coronavirus as worship centres resumption gets underway. The Presidential Task Force, PTF, National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, released the guidelines to be applied on churches, mosques at the briefing on Tuesday. In the guidelines released, Nigeria … Read more
The Aviation Industry to reopened this month. The federal government on Monday asked some businesses to begin commercial operations following the commencement of the phase two of the ease of lockdown by gradually reopening the economy. Financial institutions got the nod to commence full operation. Hotels were also cleared to reopen “but must observe all … Read more
The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, has stated that domestic flights will resume from June 21,2020. Ekohotblog reports that Sani stated this on Monday during daily COVID-19 briefing. “The aviation industry is requested to start developing protocols to allow for domestic flights to resume anytime from the 21st of … Read more
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of worship centres and resumption of religious activities in the country. The federal government had imposed ban on religious activities as part of its effort to check the spread of the pandemic in the country. But Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, … Read more
The federal government on Sunday revealed those that will be instrumental to ending COVID-19 in Nigeria as the second phase of eased lockdown comes to an end. The Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said local governments, community and religious leaders will be vital for the next phase of battle against … Read more
The federal government on Wednesday said it would issue guidelines for resumption of academic activities in schools across the country. Chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, made this known during a briefing in Abuja. Mustapha, who underscored the importance giving children sound education, said the federal government was concerned about the … Read more
The chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has warned Nigerians against the panic buy of Hydroxychloroquine. Mustapha, who during the daily briefing on Thursday, insisted that the drug has not been approved for use in treating coronavirus in the country. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/05/14/exclusive-lagos-govt-reveals-drugs-covid-19-patients-are-treated-with/ “We, therefore strongly warn against self-medication. If you … Read more
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 disclosed on Monday that Nigeria has indicated interest to be part of a global trial test of the vaccines developed for the treatment of coronavirus. Nigeria has informed the World Health Organisation (WHO) that it wants to be part of the global solidarity trial of the medicines being … Read more
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says it has observed poor compliance to physical distancing and use of face masks as ease of five weeks lockdown on Lagos, FCT and Ogun states began on Monday. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and PTF Chairman, made the observation at … Read more
Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to ease the lockdown imposed the state. Ganduje said request for relaxation of the lockdown became imperative in order to forestall the Impending economic hardship that’s like to be occasioned by the lockdown. He also said easing of the lockdown would help … Read more