Tag: Barack Obama
Crimea: Lessons For Africa
By Makinde Collins The recent suspension of Russia from the G8 club of rich countries has been described as “no…
Mandela memorial brings together enemies, rivals
JOHANNESBURG(AFP) – A thread of reconciliation ran through Tuesday’s memorial service for peace icon Nelson Mandela, which was marked by…
Obama, ex-presidents praise ‘resolute’ Bush
DALLAS, Texas, 2013 (AFP) – President Barack Obama lauded George W. Bush Thursday for facing a storm of terrorism head…
Obamas income falls to $600,000 in 2012
American President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle reported about $600,000(about N90million) in income last year and were taxed at…
The Obamas in the limelight at inaugural ball
WASHINGTON, Jan 21, 2013 (AFP) – Barack and Michelle Obama slow-danced their way into their next four years in the…
Obama rallies Americans for unity, equality
President Barack Obama issued a impassioned call for national unity and equality on Monday, warning political “absolutism” must not thwart…
Crazy American gunman kills 20 kids, his mother, 7 others
Twenty children and six teachers were massacred on Friday when a young gunman walked into a quiet surburban Connnecticut school…
Romney accuses Obama of bribing voters
Mitt Romney said President Barack Obama won by showering “gifts” on women, African American and Hispanic supporters, in his first…
Official: Obama wins Florida
President Barack Obama has won Florida’s 29 electoral votes in the presidential election, further fattening his substantial margin of victory…
Obama Wins Re-election, Writes New History
President Barack Obama swept to a emphatic re-election win over Mitt Romney Tuesday, forging new history by transcending a dragging…
British Prime Minister Cameron Congratulates ‘Friend’ Obama
British Prime Minster David Cameron on Wednesday said he was looking forward to working again with “friend” Barack Obama after…
Crowds Celebrate Obama Victory At White House
Chanting “Four more years!” and “USA, USA!,” a crowd of several thousand well-wishers danced and waved flags outside the White…
Bruce Springsteen wins votes for Obama
Bruce Springsteen said Tuesday’s US election was a vote on narrowing the gulf between the American Dream and reality as…
US Election: Ohio, Florida swing to Obama
Three days to the US presidential election, new polls show that President Barack Obama maintains a lead over his Republican…
Obama endorsed by New York mayor
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed President Barack Obama’s campaign for a second term Thursday, saying his efforts to fight…