Politics

Deputy Speaker greets former SGF, Boss Mustapha at 67

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Boss Gidahyelda Mustapha on his 67th birthday today, September 4, 2023. Kalu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, (CPS)

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Nigerians, global community desirous of supporting our democratic transition process -FG

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) BOSS Mustapha has stated that Nigerians and the global communities are desirous of supporting the nation’s transition process. Mustapha, who is also Chairman, Presidential Transition Council, at a world press conference in Abuja on Thursday, preparatory to inauguration and handover ceremony of the

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SGF seeks traditional, religious leaders’ support for FG’s peace, security policies

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2021 0

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has called on Nigerians, especially religious and traditional rulers to continue to support the implementation of various Federal Government’s policies on promoting peaceful coexistence. Mustapha made the call while declaring open the 4th quarterly meeting of Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC),

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NACCIMA has built sustainable trade infrastructure in Nigeria over the years, says SGF

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2021 0

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has commended the strategic partnership between the federal government and the Nigerian Association of Chambers Of Commerce, Industry, Mines And Agriculture (NACCIMA) as she marked her 60th anniversary yesterday. Mustapha, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event held at the International Conference

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Nigeria makes strides in Covid-19 battle

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2021 0

*Lockdown measures, ban on International flights curtailed spread *Procurement of vaccine remains our top priority – FG Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has consumed many lives and hurt many economies around the globe. In this special report, Correspondent, PHILIP CLEMENT examines the proactive step Nigerian government took in tackling the pandemic.

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State House Clinic to get COVID testing lab

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2021 0

Rotimi Fadeyi, Abuja A COVID-19 testing laboratory would soon be established at the State House Clinic, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, said on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking at the inauguration of State House Clinic Special Care Centre (COVID-19 Isolation Centre), Mustapha said […]

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JUST IN: FG extends eased COVID-19 lockdown

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2021 0

The Federal Government has extended the third phase of the eased coronavirus lockdown by a month. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF), Boss Mustapha, announced this on Monday during the task force’s briefing in Abuja. He said: “The PTF is improving on the International Travel Portal to minimise the challenges passengers keep encountering. RAED […]

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Return vaccines from isolation centres — FG tells looters

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2020 0

The federal government has urged those who looted medical storage facilities and isolation centres across the country to return all the vaccines and consumables they had carted away. The Chairman of Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made this appeal during a media briefing on Monday, […]

Health

Covid-19: Why NCDC now records low figures of confirmed cases – PTF

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2020 0

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has explained why the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is recently recording low figures of confirmed covid-19 cases. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, August 5, Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation said the low figures recorded in […]

Foreign Politics

Buhari responds to Sao Tome and Principe’s plea, donates PPEs Worth N67m

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has donated sixty-seven million naira (N67,000,000) worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to aid the fight against COVID-19 in Sao Tome and Principe. Dailytimes gathered that, the donation follows a request by the government of Sao Tome, seeking aid to help the country effectively manage the deadly coronavirus pandemic. READ ALSO: $23bn

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Nigerians must thank God for coronavirus low mortality rate – Boss Mustapha

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, says Nigerians must continue to thank God in view of the country’s low mortality rate being recorded following the community spread of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic. Mustapha stated this when he briefed State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the […]

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COVID-19 pandemic just begun in Nigeria, PTF says

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2020 0

AS Nigeria’s confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 12,000 and the death toll hit 342 on Sunday, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has said the country may just be starting to experience the epidemic. The PTF lamented that Nigerians were avoiding being tested; a situation he said was responsible for the low testing ratio to the population. […]

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Breaking: FG to release guidelines on school reopening

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2020 0

The Federal Government has said it would roll out the course of action for the reopening of schools in the country. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, stated this during a briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. While congratulating children in the country on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day, […]

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PTF cautions against gathering of more than 20 persons

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

…Asks states relaxing restrictions over Sallah celebrations to reconsider their decision …Warns Nigerians to desist from storing unprescribed chloroquine Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has cautioned against gathering of more than 20

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SGF, Boss Mustapha reveals Nigeria will reopen its economy in phases

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2020 0

The reopening of Nigeria’s economy will be done in phases, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said. The Nigerian economy has been shut for about four weeks as businesses were closed, airports shut, schools shut and lockdown imposed in many states of the federation, including the commercial capital, Lagos, […]

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COVID-19: PTF briefs Buhari, mulls measures to check community infection

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, received briefing from the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, on the activities of the PTF across the country. Mustapha, who spoke to State House correspondents on the outcome of the closed door meeting, said they briefed the president on the activities and overall positions […]

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Kyari’s burial: PDP demands prosecution of SGF, others for flouting safety directives

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

A call has gone to the authorities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to wield the big stick by prosecuting top government officials including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, for flouting safety measure while attending the burial of late Malam Abba Kyari. While noting the apology by Mustapha who […]

Opinion

Boss Mustapha’s unforced error

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

The news media made headlines recently when Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) and head of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, admitted – honestly, I dare say — that he didn’t know our healthcare system was completely broken and on life support; even the ventilators supplying the much needed oxygen […]

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COVID-19: Nigeria not expecting upsurge of fatality – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2020 0

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, says the Federal Government is not expecting an upsurge of fatality in the fight against novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. READ ALSO: Full Text Speech of President Buhari On The Extension Of Covid- 19 Pandemic Lockdown Mustapha, who is also the Chairman, […]

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I Never Knew Nigeria’s Healthcare Infrastructure Was In Bad State- SGF

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2020 0

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has expressed shock at the deplorable state of Nigeria’s healthcare system. Mustapha said he never knew Nigeria’s healthcare system was so bad until he was appointed to head the task force on COVID-19. Intensify prayers, covid-19 is a matter of life and death, Buhari […]