President Obama chooses a woman to head the US Secret Service (PICTURED)

The Secret Service has an image problem. Just last year, there was a huge scandal involving prostitutes and a great deal of peculiar behavior among the people designated to protect the president. This led to a series of concerns among those who were worried that the group was not adequately equipped to protect the... Read More

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March 21, 2013

“The Beast”: President Obama’s armoured limo breaks down during trip to Israel

For most of us, a simple breakdown of our car is nothing to worry about. But if you’re the president of the United States visiting one of the most dangerous countries on earth, it could mean disaster. There was a bit of shock and confusion this week when the president’s armored limousine sputtered to a... Read More

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March 17, 2013

President Obama: “It is God who is infallible, not us”

In an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, President Barack Obama spoke about various subjects from North Korea to the Vatican. Stephanopoulos asked Obama what he thought about if an American pope were chosen, what he thought that might do to the partnership between the church and state. Obama replied: “I don’t know if you’ve checked... Read More

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March 4, 2013

Obama’s brother running for governor in Kenya accused of beating 2 of his 12 wives, seducing school girl (PICTURED)

President Obama’s half-brother accused of being wife beater Roy Abong’o Malik Obama standing for election in Kenya Dismisses wife-beating allegations as being ‘a matter of interpretation’ Siblings: Malik Obama (left) with Barack Obama at his wedding to Michelle. The US President asked his half-brother to be best man at the ceremony On the broiling shores... Read More

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February 20, 2013

Anything for FLOTUS to worry about? President Obama takes boys’ out weekend golfing with Tiger Woods

President Obama enjoyed some boys only vacation time over the weekend, which included a bit of Sunday golfing with Tiger Woods. On Friday President Obama was in Chicago discussing gun violence, but only hours later he was in a plush Florida resort area, preparing to relax a bit during his Presidents’ Day weekend. Even though... Read More

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January 25, 2013

This is for you, Mr. President: Top 10 songs dedicated to Barack Obama

President Barack Obama is definitely a president that has transcended cultural and racial barriers, since his election in 2008. He’s spread into various forms of pop culture and has flourished in the media’s spotlight. He has been a major and enduring impact on the hip-hop community. He has been mentioned in countless verses by many... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Victor Ehikhamenor: Here is Obama’s second inaugural speech as a Nigerian politician

by Victor Ehikhamenor Vice President Barawo, Mr. Chief Justice Ole, members of the Nigerian Senate, political jobbers, distinguished House thieves, and hapless Nigerians watching from home. Every time we gather to install an election rigger, we showcase our strength to the world on how easily subvertable our Constitution can be. We confirm that our democracy... Read More

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January 21, 2013

Rapper Lupe Fiasco kicked off stage at Obama’s Inaugural Concert (WATCH)

Everyone who knows anything about Lupe Fiasco knows that he’s never been a supporter of President Obama, but some say his criticism of Obama went too far at a concert on Sunday, where the rapper insulted Obama while on stage. Lupe Fiasco was scheduled to perform as headliner for the StartUp RockOn concert in celebration of... Read More

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January 21, 2013

President Obama in worship ahead of swearing-in (SNAPSHOT)

It is written in the word of God “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path.” Perhaps guidance from the Lord is what our Mr. President seeks as he embarks on his second term as Commander in Chief. On Sunday, January 20, he made a special point of not putting God... Read More

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January 17, 2013

Irreplaceable: Why White House removed petition asking it to ditch Beyonce

Given that just about any silly petition can make a cameo on the White House’s website, it takes someone special to get one removed. Beyoncé is that kind of special. The White House has taken down a petition from its “We the People” site that had called for the popstar to be “disinvited” from performing... Read More

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December 31, 2012

“Twittering collective children of anger!” – See our pick of the 10 worst quotes of 2012 (from Melaye, Abati, GEJ & more)

by Stanley Azuakola It’s the last day of 2012, and we believe you deserve to know the names of those who gave us the worst quotes of the year and what it was that they said. So, without much ado… – “Why is it that each time Barack Obama is about to submit himself for... Read More

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December 30, 2012

Doyin Okupe, Osaze, Kola Boof, Marilyn Ogar … Who else? See the Top 10 people who need to SHUT UP in 2013

by Chi Ibe What purpose exactly, does this elephant in the room, serve in the government of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan? While we are on the subject of end of year lists, this one should be really important. There are certain people who have made it their business to ensure that we hear the sound... Read More

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December 25, 2012

Is that you, Obama?! TIME picks the 10 most spectacular magazine (photo) covers this year

M Le magazine du Monde, April 28, 2012. Photograph by Toby Melville—Reuters. As the French election season was in full bloom, our paper decided to write a story revisiting the meetings Elizabeth II, the Queen of England, held with our French presidents in the course of her rein. She is such a highly recognizable... Read More

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November 11, 2012

Obama Victory Hug: The story behind the most-liked photo of all time

by Rachel Ogbu What is it about the Obamas that make people all gooey inside. He is the most powerful man in the world and she is a very strong black woman, but could it be because in a moment of intimacy and emotional expression, they look so vulnerable -just like anybody else, they look... Read More

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November 7, 2012

#AmericaDecides: President Obama’s victory speech (Full transcript)

Here’s the full transcript from President Obama’s acceptance speech on Wednesday morning, Nov. 7, 2012. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward. (APPLAUSE) OBAMA: It moves forward because... Read More

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November 6, 2012

TICKER: Is Maurice Iwu in America? Voting machine caught changing Obama votes to Romney (WATCH)

A Pennsylvania electronic voting machine has been taken out of service after being captured on video changing a vote for President Obama into one for Mitt Romney, NBC News has confirmed. The video was first posted on Youtube by user “centralpavoter.” It shows a voter’s finger repeatedly pressing the button for Obama, but a check... Read More

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November 4, 2012

TICKER: Biden slips, refers to Obama as “Clinton”

The Romney campaign’s Jeep ad is “pernicious,” Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday just outside Cleveland, though he slipped and suggested that it was “President Clinton” who the Republicans were blaming. “I think it is pernicious,” Biden told a crowd of 1,100 in the gym at Lakewood High School, before continuing on to describe the... Read More

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November 1, 2012

“He’s the devil we know”: The Economist endorses Obama (well, sort of)

by Hauwa Gambo Trust The Economist to give something that is an endorsement, but doesn’t look, feel, smell or sound like an endorsement. Well, in the United States presidential election, the london-based journal has made a choice: it picks Barack Obama… But only because it sadly cannot back the Republican Mitt Romney. The Obama campaign... Read More

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November 1, 2012

SNAPSHOT: So much cool: President Obama comforting a victim of Hurricane Sandy

by Chi Ibe This is President Barack Obama comforting a New Jersey victim of Hurricane Sandy where he said, “We are here for you, and we will not forget. We will follow up to make sure that you get all the help that you need until you rebuilding.” This is not a time for many... Read More

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October 25, 2012

SNAPSHOT: What are those two kids up to behind Obama?

by Rachel Ogbu Who cares about dead-heat presidential elections? A little boy kept his focus on what really matters – girls – when President Obama made an unscheduled stop during campaigning in Florida on Tuesday. As Obama, all smiles, balances a small child on his knee in the front row, but was totally oblivious to... Read More

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October 24, 2012

TICKER: Presidential pardon: Romney’s son apologizes to Obama for wanting to “take a swing” at him

Tagg Romney got a presidential pardon this week for joking that he wanted to “take a swing” at his father’s rival. As the Obamas and Romneys gathered on stage after the final presidential debate Monday night, Mitt Romney‘s son was seen patting Obama’s back to get his attention before saying some words to the president.... Read More

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October 23, 2012

TICKER: Donald Trump’s “big announcement” tomorrow is about “Michelle and Barack Obama divorce”

Donald Trump is to claim that he has unearthed divorce papers of Michelle Obama and the President, according to a respected financial pundit with links to the tycoon. It is alleged that the eccentric real estate mogul will claim that the documents show the First Lady and the President were at one point in their... Read More

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October 23, 2012

TICKER: Woman set on fire allegedly for wearing a pro-Obama t-shirt

A woman was set on fire this weekend, allegedly for wearing a pro-Obama t-shirt. Sharmeka Moffitt is now in critical condition after the incident, which has sent shock waves through the Winnsboro, LA community. According to the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office, Moffitt was walking along a trail at 8 pm on Sunday evening and three men... Read More

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October 22, 2012

TICKER: Going down: Obama losing post-debate lead over Romney

President Barack Obama and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney are now tied among likely voters, according to a poll released on Sunday by NBC News and the Wall Street Journal and previewed on “Meet the Press.” The poll of 1,000 registered voters and 816 likely voters was conducted after the second presidential debate, from Wednesday... Read More

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October 18, 2012

TICKER: Romney’s son says he wanted to punch Obama yesterday

agg Romney did not like it when President Obama accused his dad of dishonesty during Tuesday night’s debate. In an interview with a local North Carolina radio station Wednesday, the candidate’s eldest son was asked what it was like “to hear the president of the United States call your dad a liar.” “Jump out of... Read More

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October 8, 2012

TICKER: Romney Rules! Republican candidate leads Obama by four points

Mitt Romney has jumped out to a slight national lead among those likeliest to vote on Nov. 6, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center. Pew, which in mid-September showed Romney trailing President Obama by eight points, now shows him leading the president by four points among likely voters — the first... Read More

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October 5, 2012

#JustIn: Goodbye, Debate Bounce: US unemployment rate falls below 8 percent

by Hauwa Gambo Ah, so here’s the reason Barack Obama was so calm during his debate with Republican Mitt Romney. Barely 24 hours after Romey took control of the election narrative, this came out today. According to the AP: “The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last month, dropping below 8 percent for the... Read More

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October 4, 2012

“Obama needs his teleprompter!” – See the Top 10 tweets on the Obama-Romney debate

by Hauwa Gambo Many Nigerians, and many across the world, stayed glued to their TV sets and the internet watching, pretending to watch, and monitoring the US Presidential Debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The comments moved between shocked and impressed, hilarious and angry. See below our Top 10 tweets from across the world!... Read More

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