Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who danced excitedly with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 White House visit, has died. She was 113. McLaurin’s son, Felipe Cardoso Jr., said Tuesday that she died early Monday at…
Biden thanks Asian Americans for reflecting the soul of ‘who we are as a nation’
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have thanked Asian Americans in the US for contributing to every part of American life and reflecting the soul of “who we are as a nation”, as they hosted the largest-ever Diwali…
I see an Obama-esque hope in Obi’s audacity — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
Knowing neither how nor why, I woke up this morning on a kind of high. Largely influenced by the escalating cost of energy worldwide, it left me, a la once upon Jamaican reggae icon Dennis Brown, halfway up and halfway…
Barack and Michelle Obama remember Queen Elizabeth’s warm welcome
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth, who died Thursday at age 96, and recounting how the matriarch welcomed the couple “to the world stage with open arms…
Barack and Michelle Obama make first joint return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama’s official White House portraits were unveiled during an emotional ceremony at the White House on Wednesday — marking their first joint visit to the building since they left in 2017…
Understanding Nigerian political trick of fake it till you make it — Magnus Onyibe
Unscrupulous politicians are on the March again with the intention to pull the wool over the eyes of the electorate, as the 2023 general elections rapidly approaches. It may be recalled that in the run up to the 2015 elections…
Burna Boy, Tems, Pheelz, BNXN listed in Obama’s 2022 summer playlist
The former president of the United States, Barack Obama listed four Nigerian stars Tems, Burna Boy, Pheelz, BNXN in his 2022 summer playlist. Obama shared the playlist on his Instagram platform on Tuesday, July 26. “Every year, I get excited…
Qualities of Nigeria’s next president -Ehi Braimah
The most topical issue today wherever you find two or more people together is next year’s general elections and the accompanying permutations. This should not be surprising because the stakes are high – especially in the presidential election holding in…
Obama tests positive for COVID-19
Barack Obama has tested positive for a mild case of Covid-19, the former US president said on his Twitter account Sunday. “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple of days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” Obama tweeted, adding that…
Sidney Poitier: Hollywood trailblazer dies aged 94
Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar, has died at 94. The Hollywood star’s death was confirmed to the BBC by the office of Fred Mitchell, the Bahamas’ minister of foreign affairs. Poitier was a…
