Barack Obama
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Good morning, Mr President. I am back from a month-long recess. I am enlightening you on an important and ever-current issue in the developing world: the question of strong institutions.
18 Oct
US presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were among the esteemed guests to pay their respects Wednesday at the funeral
17 Aug
Former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, has continued with his tradition of sharing lists of his favourite music and movies twice a year, and two of Nigeria’s international music export, Temilade Openiyi, well known as Tems; Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, made the list of standout tracks the former POTUS is currently listening to.
14 Aug
A striking hallmark of a civilised and functioning democracy, is the freedom of citizens, workers and ordinary people, to seek to enhance their lives directly and indirectly, and the lives of those around them, by engaging in lawful and peaceful protests.
13 Aug
Temilade Openiyi, known by her stage name Tems, and Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, are the only Nigerian artists featured on Barack Obama’s 2024 summer playlist. Each year, the former US president curates and shares a list of his favourite tracks spanning various musical genres. On Monday, Obama unveiled the 2024 summer playlist, consisting…
26 Jul
Former US president Barack Obama endorsed his fellow Democrat Kamala Harris' bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign to beat Donald Trump in November's presidential election. "Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we think she'll make a fantastic President of…
5 Feb
In all marital institutions, mutual love and respect are the stimulants for successful love affairs and relationships. Michelle Obama is a symbol of hope and possibility. She is also a triumph of inspiration from poverty. A woman who was born in poverty and poverty was not born in her.
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To avoid a repeat of the unsavoury incidents that dented Nigeria’s reputation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) board, Dare Esan, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun
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As part of activities to celebrate the University of Calabar’s (UNICAL) 50th anniversary, the management of the school has disclosed plans to develop its sporting and recreational facilities for a successful hosting of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) 2026.
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Sir: In a world inundated with information, the ability to read critically and reflectively has never been more important.
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has identified human errors, drug usage, and disobedience to regulations as primary causes of boat mishaps on Nigerian waterways over the past three years.
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The Indian Muslim Association of Nigeria (IMAN) in partnership with StarCare International Hospital has provided free essential health care services to communities in Lagos State.
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The Zenith Bank Tech Fair, themed "Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI,” ended yesterday, with N77.5 million won at the keenly contested Hackathon session held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Chairman of the House Committee on Industry, Enitan Dolapo-Badru, has blamed the high interest rates charged by deposit money banks for the disruption of the National Automotive Industry Development Plan 2013.
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Data by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the total number of road traffic crashes in Q2 2024 was 2,404, indicating a decrease of 9.69 per cent from the previous quarter (Q1), which recorded 2,662 and an 18.98 cent fall from 2,967 in Q2 2023.