JENNIFER HUDSON BRINGS TEARS TO MICHELLE AND BARACK OBAMA'S EYES AT CENTER OPENING CEREMONY. (PHOTO).

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 Jennifer Hudson brings tears to Michelle and Barack Obama's eyes at center opening ceremony Jennifer Hudson moved Michelle and Barack Obama to tears with her powerful rendition of the National Anthem at the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The June 18 event, held in John Lewis Plaza, featured a star-studded lineup including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Common, Christina Aguilera, Eddie Vedder, and U2’s Bono and The Edge.  Hudson, dressed in a flowing white suit, followed her anthem performance with Dream the Impossible Dream, captivating the Obamas, fellow former presidents, and thousands of attendees. Fans watching online praised Hudson’s voice, calling her performance “outstanding” and “perfect for big moments.” Aguilera followed with a dramatic set, while Vedder joined local youth musicians to debut an original song.  The invite-only celebration drew 3,000 guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Billie Jean King, George Lucas, Steven Spielbe...

LAGOS IS A PEACEFUL PLACE TO VISIT FOR TOURIST.-AMERICAN CONSUL GENERAL.{PHOTO}.

            The America Consul General in Lagos,Mr John Bray,has described Lagos as a peaceful place to visit for tourists during a recent tour of Old Lagos with other staff of the American Consulate,noting that the rationale behind the tour is to learn more about Lagos,the people,culture and landmarks.The Consular General team visited the Oba's Palace at Iga Idungaran,the Lagos Central Mosque,the Cathedral Church of Christ,the National Museum,the Holy Cross Catholic Church,Tafawa Balewa Square and the Freedom Park.At the Palace of the Oba of Lagos the team was received by his Royal Majesty Oba Riliwanu Bababtunde Akiolu,CFR,who enlightened them on the rich and unique history of pre-colonial Lagos,the indigenes and the Culture.The Kabiyesi however solicited for the assistance of United States and other world leaders in helping the country at this crucial stage of her development,adding that the international community need to support the Federal Government in its anti corruption campaign.While maintaining that the international community must support Nigeria development initiatives for an enduring and lasting democracy,Akiolu commended the past effort and usual cooperation of the United States Embassy especially for the respect accorded traditional institutions and the State Government at all times.Responding,Mr John Bray expressed his happiness to the Oba for the warm reception accorded his team and for the tour of the Palace as well as the vicinity which gave them the opportunity to interact and exchange pleasantries with members of the community especially children.                                                                                                                         

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