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Transparency agency, Tracka, has exposed some payments agents are deducting N5,000 from the N20, 000 meant for Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) beneficiaries in Katsina state. The transparency agency has been monitoring the exercise across the country following claims and counter claims that the scheme was a scam. Chronicle NG reports that this is the first time that it has been reported that beneficiaries are underpaid or that their money is deducted. On Wednesday, Tracka reported that payment agents at Dabaibayawa Ward, Batagarawa LGA in Katsina state deducted N5,000 under the guise of ‘Phone and Association fees’. “Today, our Katsina state…

The N-Power beneficiaries under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) have appealed to the Federal Government to pay their March 2020 stipend March to lessen the impact of the stay-at-home order. They appealed to the Minister for Humanitarian, Disaster Management and Social Development, (FHDMSD) Hajiya Sadiya Farouk, to pay the stipend to enable them put food on their tables during the COVID-19 lockdown. A beneficiary in Lokoja, Kogi State, Mr. James Abayomi, said the non-payment of their March stipend has brought untold hardship on them during the lockdown. He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene urgently. He commended the president…

The Osun State Government has announced the discharge of six coronavirus patients in the state after they tested negative twice. Announcing the new cases, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola said this brings to 17, the total number of patients who have discharged. “Another good news from our Isolation Centre, as 6 more COVID-19 patients have tested negative twice, in line with NCDC protocol. “The patients who are among the 127 Ivory Coast returnees have been discharged to join their families,” he said. “This brings to 17, the number of cases that have tested negative twice and have been discharged after treatment in…

The Lagos State Government has announced the discharge of 16 more coronavirus patients on Wednesday evening, one day after eight persons were discharged. Disclosing the news via his Twitter account, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the discharged include a Briton, Chinese and Polish citizens. “Good people of Lagos, I have more great news from our isolation facilities. 16 persons; 14 males and 2 females including 3 foreigners – 1 British, 1 Chinese and 1 Polish citizen have been discharged to join the society. Lagos discharges 8 coronavirus patients “As our front line health workers record successes in the battle against COVID-19,…

The Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Cab Operators Association on Wednesday commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for ordering the release of all vehicles impounded by law enforcement agencies from March 1. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sanwo-Olu gave the directive during a Lagos State COVID-19 update and palliatives’ programmes of his administration on Tuesday. The governor said that he had directed the Police, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Vehicle Inspection Services (VIS) to release vehicles impounded for minor offences free of charge. Sanwo-Olu said that the exercise, billed to start after the lockdown, was aimed at…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said the maltreatment of Nigerians in China has been resolved between both countries. The Speaker announced on his official twitter handle that the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria has communicated his finding on the issue and expressed hope that future communication will be swift. The Speaker said: “I’m glad the matter of maltreatment of Nigerians in China has been sorted out between both countries. The Ambassador has communicated his findings and we hope that moving forward communication will be swift and clear and due process will be observed even where there are…

The International Press Center, IPC on Wedneday formally launched an advisory to aid journalists in the course of covering and reporting the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Executive Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, said in a statement today that generations of Nigerian journalists were covering a pandemic for the first time and therefore needed as much professional support as possible. Mr. Arogundade also said as front men and women in the effort to disseminate information that would help combat the pandemic, journalists were being exposed to heath and security risks, which must be addressed through diverse means. “It is against…

Nigeria Police have been deployed to a remote area in Nigeria’s north-eastern state of Taraba following deadly ethnic clashes over a disputed fishing pond. At least 19 people were killed in the violence on Sunday, according to Taraba State’s police spokesperson. Some reports suggest the number of people killed was higher with many others wounded on both sides. Dozens of homes have also been burnt down. One killed, many injured as hoodlums disrupt Lagos peace meeting In Nigeria, many residents of riverine areas rely on small-scale fishing activities to earn a living. There has been longstanding tension between the Shomo…

Fire on Wednesday razed a building and some shops in the Lebanon area of Dugbe, Ibadan, Oyo State. The cause of the fire which reportedly started at about 1.20 p.m cannot be ascertained by Chronicle NG. Our correspondent reports that the Fire Service is already battling the fire at the time of this report. Some of the shops selling household goods, mattresses, electronics and clothes have been razed by the fire. Men of the fire service from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the state fire service were seen at the scene of the fire emptying three water tankers…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held a teleconference with members of the Presidential Task Force on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from his office, at the State House, Abuja. The details of the conversation between the President and the PTF is expected to be disclosed during today’s daily media briefing by the task force, which is still being expected to commence. The Presidential Task Force is led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Mr Boss Mustapha. COVID-19: Buhari meets NASS leadership More to follow…