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Inside Obama's White House

President Barack Obama surveys the Cabinet room with family members while touring the White House on his first day in office, Jan. 21, 2009.

Hail to the chefs
Obama greets kitchen staff prior to a lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C

The butler did it

White House butler Von Everett hands the president a cloth to wipe his face with in the Blue Room following an event with world business men

Musical chairs

Obama tries out different desk chairs in the Oval Office

Redecorating

Vermont governor Jim Douglas helps the president move a couch in the Oval Office

Down to business

Obama meets with senior advisors in the Roosevelt Room

Proud parents
The president and first lady cheer during their daughter Sasha's basketball game.

Winter fun
Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha sled in the snow on the South Lawn of the White House on March 2.

Political ties
Obama fixes the tie of Secretary Ray LaHood prior to an announcement at the Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. on March 3.

He's got game
Obama walks towards the White House with friend Eric Whitaker, right, and personal assistant Reggie Love after shooting hoops on the South Lawn basketball court

Call for action
The president makes phone calls regarding auto industry plans on March 29 while his staff listens in.

Caroline Kennedy visits with the president, who examines the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office on March 3. In a famous photograph, John F. Kennedy Jr. peeked through the FDR panel of the desk while President Kennedy worked.

Hugs and smiles
The president hugs his wife in the Red Room while senior advisor Valerie Jarrett looks on at right,

War and words
Obama meets with combatant commanders in the Cabinet Room

Up in the air
Obama meets with staff aboard Air Force One during their flight

Rainy reception
The president and members of his staff arrive for a reception April 6 at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.

Politics is no picnic
The president and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meet over a picnic table April 9 on the South Lawn of the White House.

That's it people!

Later!

Soldiers kill undergraduate

Sometimes you hear some things and you can't just understand how it can happen. It's not new really, but it's still painful every single time.
Y'all need to read this very sad story.

Soldiers kill undergraduate for wearing green colour - Daily Sun
Thursday, April 30, 2009

It sounds like one of the fairy tales, but it is a true story of an undergraduate of Akwa Ibom State University, who was tortured to death by three armed soldiers for wearing green colour.The tragic incident occurred in Ogba area of the Lagos metropolis.

The victim, Ajayi Ebenezer and his friends were said to be on their way to a suya spot near Ogba bus stop, when the soldiers, in military camouflage uniform allegedly accosted him.

One of his friends, who simply identified himself as Wasiu, told Daily Sun that he was just passing by, on that fateful Saturday, when he saw three soldiers torturing and dragging Ajayi on the ground.He explained that he tried to inquire from the victim what the problem was, adding that one of the soldiers sternly warned him to leave the scene or be shot.

He said he quickly left spot and saw one of Ajayi's friends, explaining to sympathizers that the soldiers were torturing him for putting on what looked like army uniform.

According to him, nobody was able to stop the soldiers, as they threatened to shoot anyone that tried to intervene.
He said: "We were watching helplessly, as the soldiers dragged Ajayi to the Area `G' police Command, Ogba. People, especially, women were weeping profusely but no one could assist Ajayi, who was shouting that he was dying."Wasiu said he rushed to Ajayi's house where he briefed members of his family on the development.

He said when he and members Ajayi's family visited the Area `G' command, headquarters, the policemen at the gate told them that he had been released by the soldiers.

But few hours after waiting in vain for his return and after searching for him, they received a shocking news that his dead body was dumped at Oguniyi Road, near Pen Cinema, Agege.

According to him, when they got to the scene, they were informed by some commercial motorcycle operators that they saw some policemen removing a corpse.To their amazement, when they got to the Pen Cinema police station, they were told that the corpse had been deposited at the mortuary.

Embittered Wasiu said: " Infact, I am still in shock because I don't see the basis for killing that boy. That he was putting on what looked like army uniform did not mean he was a criminal."

Another eyewitness, Ngozi Onwuka, told Daily Sun that she was in vintage position, where she was hawking oranges when she saw the soldiers asking the deceased why he was putting on military uniform . She said as the victim was trying to explain to them that it was not army uniform, the soldiers started beating him.

She said: "They were hitting him with the butt of the gun and at the same time, kicking and dragging him on the ground. I knew the guy would not survive the beating but I am still in shock over the barbaric act."

When contacted for comments, the Lagos State police spokesman, Mr. Frank Mba, who confirmed the incident said the case was still being investigated.

I'm lost for words... all I'm thinking now is; what if that was my brother or cousin or friend...how would I even begin to understand or forgive? Where would I go to get justice?
Why do things like this happen in this country?
May his soul rest in peace...

Yvonne Chaka Chaka Weeps for Tanzania

Early this week, South African music star Yvonne Chaka Chaka was in Tanzania as part of her campaign to advocate for the reduction in water borne diseases particularly Malaria. During her Monday visit to a health centre in Mtwara, Tanzania she could not hold back her tears. Yvonne visited the children’s ward where the nurses narrated a story about a mother who brought her sick child with Malaria

The Presenter Judge Salim Amin wins three international awards

Salim Amin the chairman of A24 received the African Achievers Award at the just concluded international media summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Most recently Salim who a couple of years ago made a film about his famous father Mo Amin has been appearing one of the judges in the KTN reality show, The Presenter. On winning Salim said, “this is a great honour for me, as it acknowledges the hard work

MI, 9ice Others Slug It Out At Hip Hop World Awards

With the awards just three weeks away, one question that lingers in the minds of fans, musicians and industry practitioners remains ‘who wears the crown at this years Hip Hop World Awards’.Top on the list with the highest number of nominations is Abolore Akande whom we have come to refer to as 9ice. On a total, he has been selected in six different categories- Album of the year (Gongo Aso),

Marketer Night Out 2009

The second Nairobi Marketers Nite Out 2009 series will be held on Thusday 14th May at the Intercontinental Hotel. The key note speaker will be Dr. Wahome Gakuru (PhD), Director Marketing, Advocacy and Policy at Equity Bank Limited. The dinner will kick off at 6:30pm on the dot with a cocktail.Tickets are now available and reservation is on-going. Kindly liase with Rachel Mumbi on: 020-341 365 to

A Play To Watch: Fly in the Ointment

FESTIVAL OF CREATIVE ARTS is back with an adaptation of Derek Benfield’s ‘Fly in the Ointment’ an hilarious play at Kenya National Theatre starting May 8, 9 and10. The time is as follows, Friday 8 at 6 and 8pm, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10th , both days at 3 and 6pm. Gate charges are a measley 500/= Fly in the Ointmnet raises several questions like, Why should the Minister for the natural resources