US President Barack Obama presented a tearful Joseph R. Biden, his vice President for the past eight years, with the US’ Presidential medal of Freedom at a ceremony held in the White House Thursday.
The honour is the highest civilian honour handed out by the country and Obama said Biden, who he introduced as “the best vice president America’s ever had”, deserved it more than anyone he could think of.
Michelle Obama joined Jimmy Fallon on his ‘Tonight Show’ set Wednesday night in possibly her last appearance on the late night comedy circuit as First Lady.
Obama and Fallow partook in the segment, ‘Thank You Notes’, and the First Lady wrote some of them to send to Obama as Fallon also wrote and read out some for her.
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth is one of the funniest people in the world, but he has made one joke online today that so far nobody is really finding funny.
The comedian, on his social media pages Wednesday, posted a photo of the outgoing US first family, adding a caption that has not been too popular.
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was caught up in a plagiarism row on the day of his inauguration, with portions of his speech being lifted from addresses by George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and others.
This has sparked a furious row between Ghanaians, with some excusing the actions whilst others are intent on giving the President stick for it. The speechwriter has apologised, yet the minority in Parliament says it is a national disgrace which should be expunged from the records of Parliament.
A host of celebrities and numerous other Americans paid a touching tribute to President Obama in a video shared by the White House titled ‘Yes We Can’.
The US President leaves office in just a little over a week to be replaced by his long time nemesis Donald Trump, and for many it is a tragic moment in US politics.
The Republicans just cannot stand the Obamas. After eight years they haven’t been able to find any ‘controversy’ involving them worthy of its name, they have simply been exemplary in their conduct – so they have to hate them for other reasons.
And being a black family, racism is an easy outlet for that.
US Vice President Joe Biden has hinted at a possible run for President in 2020, based on how ‘fate’ decides to intervene.
Biden has been Barack Obama’s right hand man for the past eight years, and chose not to run when the race for Obama’s successor began last year.
The viral Mannequin Challenge has now hit the White House and snagged some respectable folk such as Congressional Medal of Freedom recipients.
US President Barack Obama handed out the honour – given out to citizens who make worthwhile contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural endeavors – at the White House Tuesday.
When two enemies meet and pretend everything is hunky-dory – that was the situation at the White House earlier today (Thursday) when President-elect Donald John Trump met the man he would be kicking out of the White House in two months – Barack Hussein Obama.
Trump won Tuesday’s US election, shocking almost an entire political class which expected a handy defeat of the bombastic businessman. Instead of Hillary Clinton, Obama now has to plan a transition with Trump – a man who for years maintained Obama was not a US citizen.
The Kenyan family of US President Barack Obama are not pleased with Malik Obama, his half brother who supports Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, leading to them taking a very extreme measure against him.
The family has laid some curses upon Malik, who shocked them and the world earlier this year when he declared his support for Donald Trump.
If you know Donald Trump, then this should not be any new thing to you. Twitter is practically his home as that is the platform he uses to throw all his petty jabs and scathing messages to any of his victims.
Taking to Twitter, the Republican hopeful presidential took a swipe at Barack Obama for campaigning tirelessly for his opponent , Hillary Clinton.
President Barack Obama really made Halloween worthwhile for the children lucky enough to get into the White House, sharing candy himself alongside his wife Michelle.
But for one boy in particular, who appeared dressed up as late pop legend Prince, the night was even more special.
Barack Obama the ‘hip’ President has named the top five rappers he listens to more than any other, and it’s quite the list from the US President.
Obama appeared on ‘Sway In The Morning’ on Shade 45, a radio channel, and got asked about which rappers he enjoys more than others.
US President Barack Obama has dashed many hopes with an emphatic declaration that his wife Michelle would ‘never run for office’ – saying that is a guarantee that can be taken all the way to the bank.
Michelle has impressed many political observers with her performance on the campaign trail, displaying a mix of finesse and poise and oratorical skills to rival her husband – leading to speculation of a possible political future to abound.
US President Barack Obama has recalled, with some fondness, the one time his daughter Sasha trolled him so hard on Snapchat his head was left spinning.
Obama made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night and at a point, related to the host the story of when Sasha made fun of him online without his knowledge.
