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Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by lalasticlala(mod): 8:39am On Jun 11, 2016
Obama chooses daughter’s graduation over Ali’s funeral


UNITED States President Barack Obama missed Muhammad Ali’s funeral to attend his eldest daughter’s (Malia) graduation.

President Obama who attended Malia’s graduation with the rest members of his family however sent a letter through White House senior adviser, Valerie Jarrett, who knew Ali personally.

According to the family spokesman, Bob Gunnell, Ali's widow, Lonnie, had earlier spoken to Mr Obama over the phone and appreciated his "kind words and condolences."

While paying his emotional tribute, Obama revealed he keeps a pair of Ali's gloves in his private study at the White House, stating that we are fortunate "The Greatest chose to grace our time."
http://tribuneonlineng.com/obama-chooses-daughter%E2%80%99s-graduation-over-ali%E2%80%99s-funeral


Photo credits: 1 REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
2 EUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by timidapsin(m):
If it were to be Nigerian presidency that did this... eh
We would have reigned curses on him ourselves...

Nigerians being racist to Nigerians since 1960
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Nobody: 8:42am On Jun 11, 2016
Family over everything
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Aminat508(f): 8:44am On Jun 11, 2016
shocked
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by chiefolododo(m): 8:45am On Jun 11, 2016
Family guy, no condemnation this time around
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Project400: 8:49am On Jun 11, 2016
Family first smiley


At least he didn't miss the funeral because of Champions league, one-night with 'side chick', night club, or bottles of beer with friends.
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Cyberfire(m): 8:58am On Jun 11, 2016
Something every parent will do
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by kikio1992(m): 8:58am On Jun 11, 2016
Okay....wat do u expect

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Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by VIPERVENOM(m): 8:58am On Jun 11, 2016
Family comes first......but if na naija u go see stuff like....


buhari is a dúllard for not attending M.A's funeral angry
Wat do u expect from a dúllard with ear infection undecided
Niger Delta Avengers threaten to shoot buhari with two missiles for not attending M.A's funeral
Asari Dokubo: M.A's death is a scam
Ohanaeze gives buhari 3hrs ultimatum to attend funeral
Add urs........ tongue


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Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Nobody: 8:58am On Jun 11, 2016
Family comes First
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Redlabel: 8:59am On Jun 11, 2016
Family first
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by kelvyn7: 8:59am On Jun 11, 2016
of course. Blood is thicker than water
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Gee001: 8:59am On Jun 11, 2016
Family always come first
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by ZUBY77(m): 9:00am On Jun 11, 2016
I would do the same.
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Godswillnwaoma(m): 9:00am On Jun 11, 2016
I.m interested in her daughter
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by delightz(m): 9:00am On Jun 11, 2016
What would you have him dohuh
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by ziggy3579: 9:00am On Jun 11, 2016
What should he have done
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by AuroraB(f): 9:00am On Jun 11, 2016
Project400:
Family first smiley


At least he didn't miss the funeral because of Champions league, one-night with 'side chick', night club, or bottles of beer with friends.
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by sladimeji(m): 9:00am On Jun 11, 2016
God,family and other thangz...dahs d priority
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by dhardline(m): 9:00am On Jun 11, 2016
Before nko.

A classic example of let the dead bury their dead.
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by mebad(m): 9:00am On Jun 11, 2016
Family comes first. la familia
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Nobody: 9:01am On Jun 11, 2016
Well, let the dead bury their dead
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by sladimeji(m): 9:01am On Jun 11, 2016
God,family and other thangz...dahs d priority
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Segadem(m): 9:01am On Jun 11, 2016
Good for him
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Yezzy(m): 9:01am On Jun 11, 2016
Is it just me or its really dat discovered dat presidential meal and cash isn't directly proportionate to increment in d mammary gland. Shoo dat boobs jst glue lik sey God forgot to mould dat part. grin
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by signified: 9:01am On Jun 11, 2016
Wise man!
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by famnek(f): 9:01am On Jun 11, 2016
Family over everything
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by Mirahcul: 9:01am On Jun 11, 2016
Family first ...Any other thing follows.
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by seangy4konji: 9:01am On Jun 11, 2016
Before nkohuh

Family first.

Never disrespect the family.

Never take sides against the family.
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by SirHenry105(m): 9:02am On Jun 11, 2016
Trust naija them go postpone the graduation ceremony.
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by folks4luv(f): 9:02am On Jun 11, 2016
I know some hypocrites will say say he is wrong for choosing to attend his daughter's grad like him attending d funeral will bring bk Ali.
Re: Malia's Graduation: Obama Misses Muhammad Ali's Funeral by sylva1(m): 9:02am On Jun 11, 2016
Yea, family first. Am sure malia would really appreciate the father's show of love and parenthood!
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