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Race To The White House: Facebook’s Co- Founder Donates $20 Million To Clinton, Democrates.

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8 years ago

September 9, 2016

A co-founder of Facebook is donating $20 million of his fortune to Democratic coffers in a late and likely consequential move to help defeat Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.

The funds are a surprising infusion of cash from an individual who has never before been active in politics.

Dustin Moskovitz, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur with a net worth of more than $10 billion, announced early Friday that he and his wife would make a historically large donation to a half-dozen Democratic groups, including those backing Hillary Clinton. The donations, once issued, will make Moskovitz the third most generous donor in the 2016 elections.

“This decision was not easy, particularly because we have reservations about anyone using large amounts of money to influence elections,” Moskovitz and his wife, Cari Tuna, said. “We hope these efforts make it a little more likely that Secretary Clinton is able to pursue the agenda she’s outlined, and serve as a signal to the Republican Party that by running this kind of campaign — one built on fear and hostility — and supporting this kind of candidate, they compel people to act in response.”

Moskovitz said $5 million would go to a super PAC run by the League of Conservation Voters, an environmentalist group running advertising and canvassing campaigns; and another $5 million to For Our Future PAC, an effort by organized labor and environmentalists to run a consolidated, high-powered field program.

Other donations will be split between a joint fundraising committee for Hillary Clinton; the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee; a political arm of MoveOn.Org; Color of Change PAC; and “several nonpartisan voter registration and GOTV efforts.”

Though Democratic groups are not hurting for cash, the September gifts could potentially open new avenues for Democratic groups looking to recapture control of Congress or defeat Trump. And the sheer size of the gift will make the 32-year-old one of the most sought-after and unlikeliest donors in the 2016 campaign.

Moskovitz, a college roommate of Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg, has not been particularly active in politics. He has only cut two checks before to candidates — both to New York congressional candidate Sean Eldridge, the husband of another Facebook co-founder — that amounted to $5,200.

“Cari and I have dedicated our lives to figuring out how to do the most good we can with the resources we’ve been given. Until now, those efforts have not included making endorsements or contributions in presidential elections,” Moskovitz wrote. “The Republican Party, and Donald Trump in particular, is running on a zero-sum vision, stressing a false contest between their constituency and the rest of the world.”

The $20 million will give new life to several Democratic groups, though Moskovitz’s list notably omits Priorities USA, the principal super PAC supporting Clinton’s campaign.

Moskovitz told CNN that he was not ruling out a donation to Priorities USA and that his giving could eclipse the initial $20 million pledge. “No further donations have been decided. We will say more if that changes.”

Moskovitz will only be out punched as a donor by Tom Steyer, the California billionaire and Democratic activist who has given more than $30 million to his groups in the 2016 cycle; and Bob Mercer, a major Trump supporter who has given just a drop more than Moskovitz’s $20 million to Republican groups in this election.

Steyer has also made a major donation to For Our Future PAC, which is aiming to raise $50 million to back the Democratic ticket. The largest donor so far to the League of Conservation Voters is a British investor, who gave a total of $2.5 million this summer.

Source: CNNpolitics

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“Zeh Nation Coming To Lekki” – Portable Shows Off New Mansion

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May 7, 2024

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Nigerian music star Portable is celebrating a huge win with a brand-new luxury house! The singer recently acquired a mansion in Lekki, a high-end neighbourhood in Lagos. His excitement could not be contained.

Even though he’s currently in Nairobi, Kenya, with his wife Bewaji, Portable couldn’t wait to share his achievement with his fans. He took to Instagram, posting a video that gives viewers a glimpse into his incredible new digs.

The clip showcases the beautiful exterior of the mansion, hinting at its grand size and architectural style. We also get a peek at the stylish interior.

Portable expresses his sincere gratitude to God throughout the video for this accomplishment. This new luxurious house is a major milestone for Portable and another testament to his success in the Nigerian music industry. It solidifies his place as a major player in the celebrity scene and hints at the kind of life his music career has afforded him.

“Alhamdulilahi, am going close am about to blow. CEO Dr ZEHNATION Coming to Lekki iyen oto. Who get God get everything. @abel_egbarin God bless you king Of boiz mafian presidential,” he captioned the post.

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Even though Portable’s career keeps him on the go, his home base remains Sango Ota in Ogun State. This gives him a comfortable place to relax and unwind whenever he’s not outperforming.

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MOVIES

Kanayo O. Kanayo’s Son, Clinton Joins The Movie Industry

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1 day ago

May 7, 2024

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Nollywood star Kanayo O. Kanayo recently gave his son, Clinton, a chance to enter the film industry. Kanayo shared the news on his Instagram page. He showed Clinton meeting the crew of his production company, Simpliciter Associates Productions, on a movie set.

Clinton won’t be receiving special treatment, though.

Kanayo explained that his son would be working hard as both an assistant production manager and Kanayo’s personal assistant.

He said,

“This is Clinton Onyeze Mbaise, my first son. And he is joining us today as assistant production manager and as PA to me. Do not treat him like my son. It is a warning I am giving to everybody. He is here to work. He is going to earn a fee like every other person. Do not begin to say na K.O.K son. I no dey for that kind thing. Treat him as member of production crew. He is going to understudy the production manager and learn this work. Treat him with respect to the extent that you are treating others with respect. That is what I want him to grow into. I do not want you to spoil my son for me when you are not telling him not to do some things. So please, he is joining us today. He has just finished from Babcock University. He studied ICT.”

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Kanayo also shared that Clinton is a recent graduate of Babcock University.

This film industry opportunity will allow Clinton to learn the ropes of filmmaking and management firsthand before he goes on to pursue further studies.

“My son, Clinton, Onyeze Mbaise, joins us as assistant production manager & my personal assistant. He is an intern to understudy filmmaking and management before proceeding for further studies. We should let our children work in our organisations or other establishments to appreciate industry. Kudos Onyeze. Welcome on board Simpliciter Associates Productions,” he wrote.

The ace actor is married to Nneka Onyekwere, and they have four children together—three boys and a girl.

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Influencer Enioluwa Condemns “Inhumane” Treatment Of Crossdresser In Viral Video

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May 3, 2024

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Enioluwa Adeoluwa, a social media influencer and public figure, has spoken out against the harassment of a crossdresser captured in a viral video on social media.

In the video, bystanders were seen assaulting the crossdresser, with one individual even using a plank to strike them. Enioluwa expressed his disapproval of the incident on his official X page, describing it as “inhumane and unjust.”

They forced this cross dresser to remove the female dress he was wearing ,with just one heavy plank on his thigh pic.twitter.com/R7EfBrmVxu

— dare tiwa (@daretiwa_) April 30, 2024

He emphasised that individuals should not be subjected to violence or harassment based on their choices or sexual orientation. Enioluwa urged the public to respect people’s decisions and advocated for a world where everyone can live without fear of such mistreatment.

He wrote,

“It is inhumane, it is unjust, and it is unkind to pick up a plank and hit another human because you do not agree with their choices or sexual orientation. Leave people alone. Everyone deserves to live their life without the fear of violence or harassment and, most notably, physical violence. Even if we don’t agree with someone’s choices, we must resist the urge to inflict harm. It’s hypocritical to speak up against oppression while we remain oppressors.”

It is inhumane, it is unjust, and it is unkind to pick up a plank and hit another human because you do not agree with their choices or sexual orientation.

Leave people alone. Everyone deserves to live their life without the fear of violence or harassment and, most notably,…

— Eni Adeoluwa (@Enioluwa_) May 1, 2024

In a separate post, Adeoluwa encouraged the public to adhere to “lawful process” instead of resorting to vigilante justice.

He continued,

“You can decide to misconstrue what I have said, but regardless of our personal beliefs or preferences, justice should never be selective. Once it is, then it simply does not exist. We cannot resort to violence or harm against others simply because we disagree with their choices or lifestyles. Just as we would report illegal activities to the authorities, we must uphold the principle of due process and refrain from taking justice into our own hands. We must reject the notion that violence is justified based on our perceptions of stereotypes and misconceptions. Disputes should and must be resolved through lawful means.”

You can decide to misconstrue what I have said but “Regardless of our personal beliefs or preferences, justice should never be selective. Once it is, then it simply does not exist.”

We cannot resort to violence or harm against others simply because we disagree with their choices… https://t.co/ApnFPeV8mE

— Eni Adeoluwa (@Enioluwa_) May 2, 2024

In April 2022, a new law was proposed in Nigeria that would make it illegal for people to cross-dress. This proposal came as an amendment to an existing law against same-sex marriage. Muda Umar, a member of the House of Representatives, introduced the amendment.

If the amendment had been passed, anyone caught cross-dressing could have been sentenced to up to six months in jail. However, the amendment was not successful, and cross-dressing is not currently illegal in Nigeria.

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