Tag: President Barack Obama
Poison mailer charged with threatening Obama’s life
A 45-year-old man suspected of sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and a US senator has been charged with…
Letter sent to Obama tests positive to lethal poison
A letter addressed to US President Barack Obama tested positive for ricin, spreading alarm in a drama over poisoned mail…
Obama’s $400,000 and the jumbo pay for Nigeria’s legislators
President Barack Obama’s total pay last year was $400,000, which is about $34,000. The pay package of the world’s most…
US state passes tough gun law
Governor of the state of Connecticut in the US signed tough new rules on gun ownership into law Thursday, four…
Obama sets off for first Israel tour
US President Barack Obama was on his way to Israel Wednesday for the first time, hoping to ease past tensions…
Obama to meet 4 African leaders next week
US President Barack Obama will welcome four African leaders to Washington this month, the White House said Monday. Obama on…
Golf: Obama tees it off with buddy Tiger
PORT ST LUCIE, Florida (AFP) – US President Barack Obama played a round with Tiger Woods on Sunday, crowning a…
Obama stakes second term on progressive goals
WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday staked his second term on an ambitious bid to mend America, pledging…
North Korea’s nuclear test rattles Obama
North Korea’s nuclear blast thrust President Barack Obama into an alarming new overseas crisis Tuesday, at the moment he hoped…
Nigeria’s oil exports hit by US reduced demand
Nigeria’s oil export faces a difficult 2013 as America’s policy of relying on domestically produced shale oil slashes demands for…
Full Text of Barack Obama’s inaugural address
The following is the full text of the inaugural address of US President Barack Obama as prepared for delivery: “Vice…
The Obamas kick off inauguration with volunteering
WASHINGTON(AFP) – Paintbrushes in hand, Barack and Michelle Obama kicked off inauguration weekend Saturday at a volunteer event at a…
Afghanistan: Obama to speed up US troops pullout
US President Barack Obama said Saturday that the US goal in Afghanistan was “within reach” as he vowed to move…
Obama, Republicans reach deal on fiscal cliff
The White House and top Republicans struck a deal late Monday to avert huge New Year tax hikes and spending…
Obama: Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton
US President, Barack Obama has nominated former presidential candidate, Senator John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.…
No Nigerian in Forbes global list of 71 most powerful people
No Nigerian political or business leader made Forbes magazine recent ranking of 71 world’s most powerful people. Not surprisingly, the…
Fatigued President Obama is just human!
Barack Obama, fresh from his re-election for a second term has embarked on a tour of East Asian nations of…
CIA chief quits over adultery
CIA Director David Petraeus resigned Friday because of an extramarital affair,with his biographer, Paula Broadwell, bringing an end to a…
Jonathan Congratulates Obama
President Goodluck Jonathan has, on behalf of himself, the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria congratulated President Barack Obama …
Romney Concedes Defeat In White House Race
Republican challenger Mitt Romney conceded defeat in the US election early Wednesday, telling supporters that he had called President Barack…
Decision Day for Obama, Romney
Washington (AFP) Americans today decide whether to re-elect President Barack Obama despite a plodding economy or to trust Mitt Romney…
Obama, Romney tie in first US ballot
DIXVILLE NOTCH, New Hampshire (AFP) – The first ballots of the 2012 White House race were cast in the tiny…
Voter turnout may decide Obama v Romney
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney remained in a virtual tie in the latest opinion poll released Sunday,…
Obama v Romney: The verdict of New York Times
October 27, 2012 Barack Obama for Re-Election The economy is slowly recovering from the 2008 meltdown, and the country could…
New York Times backs Obama
America’s iconic newspaper, the New York Times endorsed President Barack Obama on Saturday as he seeks a second term in…
Obama rallies all night in drive for votes
US President Barack Obama pursued the sunset west then turned around and chased the dawn, streaking across America on an…
Obama, Romney tied in polls, battle in last debate
BOCA RATON, Florida (AFP) – US President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney on Monday face off in…
Obama puts Romney on back foot in fiery debate
Hempstead, New York, (AFP) – A combative Barack Obama landed telling blows on challenger Mitt Romney Tuesday as naked dislike…
Court hands victory tonic to Obama ahead of debate
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The Supreme Court handed an advantage to the Democrats and President Barack Obama on Tuesday in ruling…
Debate: Obama set for rematch with Romney
With his hopes of a second term under threat, US President Barack Obama will seek to summon fresh energy Tuesday…