INEC confirms Kogi Governor Bello illegally did double registration for voter's card

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that Governor Yahaya 

Bello actually committed an electoral crime - The electoral umpire said it was going ahead 

with prosecuting the staff who got the governor registered for a second time The 

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed that Governor 

Yahaya Bello of Kogi state registered twice for permanent voter’s card. The electoral law 

makes it a big offence to engage in double registration for which the governor is now been 

accused by INEC. According to INEC, Governor Bello illegally registered for voter’s card in Abuja and Kogi. 

Read more: https://politics.naij.com/1106650-inec-confirms-kogi-governor-bello-illegally-double-registration-voters-card.html

Governor Wike hints on dumping PDP if Ali Modu Sheriff wins at Supreme Court

Governor Wike hinted he would dump the PDP if Sheriff wins at the Supreme Court Read more: https://politics.naij.com/1106761-governor-wike-hints-dumping-pdp-ali-modu-sheriff-wins-supreme-court.html


Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has not hid his disdain for the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party headed by Ali Modu Sheriff - Governor Wike said he would rather leave the party if the Supreme Court grants Ali Sheriff victory Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has threatened to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if the factional chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, wins at the Supreme Court. Wike reportedly said this while speaking on an early morning programme on Channels Television on Thursday, May 26. NAIJ.com reports that two factions had been battling for the soul of the party. The other faction is headed by Senator Ahmed Makarfi. Governor Wike hinted he would dump the PDP if Sheriff wins at the Supreme Court.

Bernardo Silva arrives at Manchester to complete £65m Manchester City move

- Monaco midfielder Bernardo Silva is set to become Manchester City's first signing in the summer - The Portuguese international has arrived in Manchester to complete potential move to the Ethihad side - It was gathered that Manchester United were in talks with the midfielder over a potential move to Old Trafford Monaco midfielder Bernardo Silva is set to complete potential move to Manchester City as he has arrived in Manchester on Friday, May 
26. Read more: https://sports.naij.com/1106746-bernardo-silva-arrives-manchester-complete-65m-manchester-city-move.html

NAIJ.com earlier reported that Manchester United were in talks with the Portuguese over a possible move to Old Trafford for £42.5million. Read more: https://sports.naij.com/1106746-bernardo-silva-arrives-manchester-complete-65m-manchester-city-move.html

READ ALSO: After winning the 2016/17 Europa League title, SEE how Manchester United stars celebrated it (photos)


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Fani-Kayode blasts Jonathan's minister over Igbo marginalisation Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106749-fani-kayode-blasts-jonathans-minister-igbo-marginalisation.html?source=notification

- Femi Fani-Kayode lashed at Chris Ngige for saying Igbo people caused their own marginalisation - Earlier, the minister had said he tried to convince Igbos to vote for Buhari to no avail - Fani-Kayode described Ngige as a village idiot, a compound fool and an unrepentant slave Femi Fani-Kayode has lashed out at Chris Ngige for saying Igbo people should not complain about marginalisation as they did not invest in Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign. In a series of tweets via his official page, Fani-Kayode who has been a staunch supporter of the Igbo people’s agitation lashed out at the minister of labour for his comment. 
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106749-fani-kayode-blasts-jonathans-minister-igbo-marginalisation.html?source=notification

EFCC takes over properties allegedly belonging to ex-President Jonathan's godson.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the order was given by a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt - Among the things taken away by the EFCC are buildings and account numbers linked to George Turner, Jonathan's alleged godson The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken over some properties traced to a former special adviser to Dan Abia, erstwhile managing director of Niger Delta Commission (NDDC), Mr George Turnah . The anti-graft agency said the confiscation was done on Thursday, May 25 following an interim forfeiture order granted it by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. 

Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106652-efcc-takes-properties-allegedly-belonging-president-jonathans-godson.html?source=notification

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World’s Greatest Philanthropists. Meet The Super Rich And Generous.

  Dietmar Hopp


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American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie once said: “No man can become rich without himself enriching others. The man who dies rich dies disgraced.” Many successful businessmen think about sharing and giving back to their community at some point in their lives, and engage in philanthropy. Some say it is out of generosity, and others believe that it is for tax reasons. One way or another, the money spent for charitable purposes is needed and has some type of impact on someone’s life. The following businessmen believe that sharing is caring. They have donated a combined amount of $106.8 billion according to research firm Wealth-X.

American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie once said: “No man can become rich without himself enriching others. The man who dies rich dies disgraced.” Many successful businessmen think about sharing and giving back to their community at some point in their lives, and engage in philanthropy. Some say it is out of generosity, and others believe that it is for tax reasons. One way or another, the money spent for charitable purposes is needed and has some type of impact on someone’s life. The following businessmen believe that sharing is caring. They have donated a combined amount of $106.8 billion according to research firm Wealth-X.

German IT entrepreneur Dietmar Hopp co-founded SAP, the famous software company. Through his foundation called Dietmar Hopp Stiftung, he donated a total of $1 billion to support local education, sports, and health causes in his hometown in Germany. He is worth $6.3 billion.

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Buhari appoints Malami and 6 others into federal board

The seven appointees took oath of office with a promise to put in their very best for the development of Nigeria through the mining sector - Minister Kayode Fayemi said the approval was an indication of the commitment of the government to fixing the country President Muhammadu Buhari’s minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has inaugurated inaugurated the board of Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF). The board was inaugurated after their appointment by the president with Fayemi stressing that the approval is a clear indication of the administration's commitment to fixing the Nigerian mining sector to become a key contributor to the economy. The minister stated in his remark at the inauguration ceremony held at the ministry’s conference hall that the inauguration of the board marked an important milestone in the efforts of the present government in repositioning of the Nigerian mining sector. Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106637-buhari-appoints-malami-6-federal-board.html



Minister Fayemi said the appointments were made by President Muhammadu Buhari

Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106637-buhari-appoints-malami-6-federal-board.html


“As the administration marks two years in office, we are pleased that these successes are being recorded during our stewardship of this sector, and under the direction of Mr President,” Fayemi said. 

Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106637-buhari-appoints-malami-6-federal-board.html

The minister stated that the mandate of the board in addition to the mandate of the SMDF include the restructuring and operationalisation of the SMDF by designing the appropriate governance structure, organisation, strategies and operations for effective management, to promote the establishment of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) facilitator Fund and work with investors to establish its governance and financial structure.

 Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106637-buhari-appoints-malami-6-federal-board.html

The appointed include: Alhaji Uba Saida Malami (chairman), Demola Gbedegesin (member), Prince Theo Iseghohi (member), Eze Samuel Ogbu (member), Hajia Fatima Shinkafi (secretary and head of secretariat), Dr Uwatt Bassey Uwatt representing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Mrs Yinka Mubarak representing Bankers Committee Fayemi said that the “competent team of seasoned professionals” would inspire confidence and trust from other stakeholders they would be working with. “Their wealth of experience and networks would be brought to bear on this job towards achieving the desired results. Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106637-buhari-appoints-malami-6-federal-board.html

"We are pleased that this administration’s strategic focus on the mining sector is being justified by the very strong sectoral performance that is now being recorded,” he said noting that efforts of the present administration in repositioning the mining sector had started to yield dividends. He said this was evident in the latest report by the National Board of Statistics (NBS) which indicated a positive growth in the sector. “The first quarter 2017 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results recently released by the National Bureau of Statistics indicates: ‘Coal mining; Metal Ores; and Quarrying and other metals; grew strongly by 2.03%, 40.79% and 52.54% respectively’. “There is however a lot more grounds to cover. In the FGN’s recently launched ‘Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (2017-2020)’, the minerals and metals sector was duly recognised as one of those to drive Nigeria’s recovery. The document projected to grow sectoral contribution to GDP from N103 billion (2015) to N141 billion in 2020, at an average annual growth rate of 8.54 percent. 

Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106637-buhari-appoints-malami-6-federal-board.html

“Other targets for the sector include the facilitation of coal to power plants to contribute to our energy mix towards bridging our energy deficits. “The strategy document which is very much in sync with the sector’s Roadmap, also aims to produce geological maps of the entire country by 2020 on a scale of 1:100,000; as well as integrate artisanal miners into the formal sector,” he said.
 Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106637-buhari-appoints-malami-6-federal-board.html

Malami, on behalf of the board members, accepted the responsibility with all humility. “He assured that the board will focus their energy to pursue speedy establishment of the SMDF to achieve federal government strategy in the sector as enshrined in the economic and growth plan of 2017-2020," he said. Alhaji Malami pledged that the board would develop a quick strategic working plan with schedules and time line to guide their activities. Watch this video of the reactions to the alleged declarations by some northern elements that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo cannot contest for presidency in 2019: Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106637-buhari-appoints-malami-6-federal-board.html

President Muhammadu Buhari is responding to treatment in the UK Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106500-buharis-health-embassy-source-reveals-detail-presidents-status.html

A source at the Nigeria High Commission in London reveals the president has made very significant improvement - The source at the embassy says the president is very stable and is able to regularly and promptly observe his five-time daily prayers Emerging reports suggest that President Muhammadu Buhari’s health has improved significantly. 

A source at the Nigeria High Commission in London, United Kingdom, reveals that the president is very stable. The source however notes that only the president's physicians can determine when he will return to Nigeria and to work. “He is doing very good; he is ok but his doctors will determine (when he will return),” said the source. Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106500-buharis-health-embassy-source-reveals-detail-presidents-status.html

READ ALSO: Rule of law! Falana attacks Buhari's spokesman Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106500-buharis-health-embassy-source-reveals-detail-presidents-status.html 

According to Premium Times, the official, who sees Buhari regularly, asked not to be named because he had no permission to discuss the president’s condition with journalists. The source also expressed sadness that some Nigerians could wish the president dead, saying “(it is) sad that any human being will wish another dead.” He continued: “It’s sad but God is all seeing and will always suffice and to Him we submit all our affairs. They have failed and will continue to fail.”


 On the calls for Buhari’s resignation on the ground of poor health , the source said, “Well that’s their problem because it is God that gives power and takes it when He so wishes and not anybody else.” NAIJ.com learnt that when asked if the president’s health was now better than he left home, the source said the president is largely stable. Adding that Buhari is able to regularly and promptly observe his five-time daily prayers.

 Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has decided to make good its promise of holding a second national convention. The ruling party had on Wednesday, January 18, said it will hold its 2nd National Convention in April, however, the convention did not hold. In a bid to ensure that the convention holds as promised, governors on the platform of the APC met with the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, May 24. According to Daily Post, the delegates agreed to proceed with preparations for the convention. 

They agreed to proceed even with President Muhammadu Buhari still away on vacation. The governors and NWC also resolved to send a delegation to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to present him with suggested dates for him to pick from. Stalwarts of the party noted the though Buhari its national leader is absent, still the convention must hold for the good of the party and to the betterment of Nigeria. Buhari left the country for London on May 7 to continue with his medical treatment. He had returned to Nigeria on March 10 after spending 51 days in the British capital during attending to his health. Upon his return, the president said he “couldn’t recall being so sick since he was a young man, including in the military with its ups and downs.” He also said he could not recall ever having blood transfusion before. The president also hinted that he would return to the UK for further treatment. “I’m feeling much better now. 

There may, however, be need for further follow up within some weeks,” Buhari had said while addressing the country. Below is a video in which Nigerian's react to fake news over President Buhari's health and the speculations of an imminent military takeover. Read more: https://www.naij.com/1106500-buharis-health-embassy-source-reveals-detail-presidents-status.html