Tag: Barack Obama

Obama Slams Trump Over Media Crackdown, Tariffs, Others

Ganiyu Amodu

Former United States President Barack Obama has criticised some recent actions of President Donald Trump, accusing the current administration of clamping down on the media, targeting political opponents, and threatening institutions that promote diversity and free expression. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with Hamilton College President, Steven Tepper, where he expressed concern over what he described as troubling trends under Trump’s leadership. He particularly faulted the White House’s decision to revoke The Associated Press’s access to key West Wing areas after the news agency refused to adopt the…

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Rema, Tems Make Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist

Ganiyu Amodu

Former United States President Barack Obama has released his annual summer playlist, featuring 44 songs from various genres. This year, Nigerian artists Tems and Rema are the only Nigerians who made the list. Obama shared the playlist on X.com on Monday, saying, “With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix. I hope you find something new to listen to!” Tems and Rema’s inclusion follows previous recognitions for Nigerian…

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Obama family rules out COVID-19 as US ex-President’s ‘Granny’ dies in Kenya

Aoko Benjamin

  Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former US President Barack Obama’s Kenyan family has died, relatives and officials confirmed Monday, declaring that she did not die of COVID-19. She was at least 99 years old. Mama Sarah, as the step-grandmother of the former US president was fondly called, promoted education for girls and orphans in her rural Kogelo village. She passed away around 4 a.m. local time while being treated at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital in Kisumu, Kenya’s third-largest city in the country’s west, according to…

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