Tag: President Barack Obama
Obama, Biden reunite in White House for Affordable Care
Obama jokingly referred to Biden as "vice president" before correcting himself, inspiring a salute from Biden, then offered broad praise…
Obama tests positive for COVID-19, Michelle negative
"Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative," Obama wrote
Barack Obama’s aunt Hawa Magak dies in Kenya
Hawa Magak was the younger sister of Barack Obama Hussein Senior, the father of former US President Barack Obama.
Obama campaigns for Democratic candidates in Virginia, New Jersey
With just over a week to the election in the two states, Obama hoped to rally the party's base to…
Obama: General Powell an example of what America should be
"General Powell was an exemplary soldier and an exemplary patriot", Obama wrote on Facebook.
Obama flags off building of $700m presidential centre
Construction of the $700 million centre, blocks from the University of Chicago on the city's South Side, began in August…
Cisely Tyson broke barriers: Barack Obama says in tribute
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has described Cisely Tyson, the late African American pioneering actress as "a trailblazer whose legacy…
Obama speaks on Trump-instigated violence at Capitol
Former `U.S. President Barack Obama issued a statement Wednesday after the U.S. Congress was violated by supporters of Donald Trump.
Obama to Trump: Joe Biden will be the next president of US
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has told his successor Donald Trump that Joe Biden is unstoppable as the next president,…
Barack Obama mobilises Americans to vote in viral video
Former US president Barack Obama has turned mobiliser-in-chief to draw out the votes for his party in the November election.
Let Americans Vote: Obama slams Trump over US Postal Service
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has slammed President Trump and Republicans over the denial of funds to the U.S. Postal…
What John Lewis taught America: Obama’s eulogy (Full statement)
Former American President Barack Obama delivered the eulogy at the funeral mass in Atlanta for late Congressman John Lewis on…
Obama, Pele team up in Sao Paulo
Pele met with former US president Barack Obama in Sao Paulo Thursday where the pair discussed how "to make the…
Photo News: Obamas welcome Trumps to White House
The outgoing and the incoming presidents of the United States. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama pose with…
Obama advises Trump on being president
As U.S. President Obama prepares to turn the White House over to President-elect Donald Trump next Friday, he is offering…
Bush sisters write Obama daughters
Daughters of former U.S. President George W. Bush, Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager, have written a letter to daughters…
Obama to Trump: You can’t manage White House like family business
US President Barack Obama said in an interview broadcast Sunday that he has tried to impress upon president-elect Donald Trump…
President Obama outlines achievements, regrets in goodbye memo
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday published a letter to the American people, outlining his proudest accomplishments and biggest…
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I’m still US President, Obama warns Trump
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has told incoming President Donald Trump to accept the fact that there is only one…
Obama rejects Trump’s veto advice on UN’s Israel/Palestinian Resolution
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has explained why his administration rejected incoming President Donald Trump’s advice on the Friday’s UN…
Obama thanks Americans for 8 years trust
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday, thanked Americans for the trust they reposed in him during the eight years…
Obama assures orderly transition to Trump
The U.S. Department of State, says President Barack Obama’s administration is committed to ensuring professional and orderly transfer of power…
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Trump meets Obama in post-victory visit to White House
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump arrived at the South Lawn of the White House for talks with U.S. President Barack Obama…
Obama casts early ballot for Clinton in Chicago
President Obama cast an early ballot for Hillary Clinton in Chicago on Friday, where he was raising money for the…
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Obama commends President Buhari’s economic reforms
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s economic reforms, describing it as “bold”. Obama made the commendation…
We ’ll solve Niger Delta problem soon – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday assured Barack Obama, the American President, that Nigeria was making steady progress towards resolving the Niger…
Why Obama is taking US November presidential election personal
President Obama is approaching the final weeks of the presidential campaign with an intense sense of urgency and concern amid…
Buhari, Obama to meet in New York – White House
President Barack Obama and Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will meet on Tuesday in New York, on the sidelines of the…
Whistleblower, Edward Snowden, begs Obama for pardon
Edward Snowden argued in a new interview that his massive leak of NSA surveillance activities was “not only morally right”…
Obama cancels meeting with Philippines’ president after insult
President Barack Obama canceled what would have been his first meeting with Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte, after Duterte described Obama…