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National Adoption Week: ‘A Welcome Home isn’t a perfect home’
A new campaign led by You Can Adopt is encouraging more Black families to consider adoption by challenging one of the biggest misconceptions holding people back - that a child needs a perfect home.
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Monzo Bank set to dial into telecoms with mobile phone service
The United Kingdom’s pioneering digital bank - Monzo is set to disrupt another major industry with plans to launch its own mobile phone service. The move marks a significant strategic shift as it seeks to deepen its relationship with its customers
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Europe celebrations of Cherubim & Seraphim Church’s Centenary climaxes in London on Saturday September 13
The global celebration of the Cherubim & Seraphim Church’s Centenary continues with a Grand Finale Thanksgiving Service in London on Saturday September 13 2025. Organised by Europe-based branches of one of Nigeria’s oldest and most influential
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New This Girl Can campaign champions Black women getting active
Sport England’s groundbreaking This Girl Can launches today with a powerful new campaign, We Like the Way You Move, redefining what women getting active looks like and championing under-represented groups, including Black women.
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Bexley Court – Luxury Maisonettes for sale in Lagos
Bexley Court is a development comprising two blocks of 2-Bed Luxury Maisonettes and Boys-Quarters around the Ajah axis of Lagos. With close proximity to Lagos Business School and the Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway, it is about 4 minutes from
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The forgotten Art of Intimacy
When James and Adesuwa celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary, friends toasted their “perfect love story.” But the truth, hidden behind polite smiles, was that the couple had quietly drifted apart. Conversations revolved around bills, children,
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Rewriting the Future: How Montelle Found her Path with The Open University
I was delighted when the team at The Open University (OU) invited me to interview Montelle Bee, a young working mother now in her second year studying Psychology. I wanted to hear how her OU journey was progressing - how she was finding the experienc
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Tinubu’s travels and PDP Blues
“Bros, how are you preparing for weekend?” “Which weekend? Today is Tuesday, you are asking me about weekend. Have you taken something today? Weekend? How?” “Just that in my own thinking, the way the country is today, someone has to always plan
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21 Aug 2025
11:25
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INEC’s By-elections and lessons not learnt
The by-elections held across the country last Saturday in 16 constituencies across 12 States, in terms of the organisation, the process and outcomes would seem to confirm one painful truth, namely that Nigeria’s democracy is still inchoate, tentative
19 Aug 2025
17:27
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Life sentence for murdering dad in front of young son
A man who murdered a father in front of his young child in a barbershop in Leyton, has been sentenced to life in prison. 33-year-old Josh McKay was stabbed in the neck by Renai Belle in a targeted attack in July 2024. He died from his injuries at
31 Jul 2025
17:25
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Jailed for threatening and exposing himself to rail staff
A man who threatened and exposed himself to rail staff in Kent has been jailed following a British Transport Police investigation. 58-year-old David Makuyana of no fixed address, was sentenced to 16 weeks' imprisonment at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court
31 Jul 2025
16:33
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Jailed six years for sexual activity with underage girl
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a 41-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving his girlfriend’s underage daughter. He reportedly met the mother of the victim
31 Jul 2025
16:22
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UK to deploy AI in assessing age of Asylum Seekers
The UK government is moving to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its immigration system, with the Border Force set to pilot the use of AI technology to help estimate the age of asylum seekers who claim to be minors.
23 Jul 2025
09:17
UK introduces world’s first sanctions regime to smash irregular migration gangs
The government in the United Kingdom (UK) has warned that anyone complicit in facilitating people smuggling to the country will be at risk of having their assets frozen and being banned from travelling to Britain. The warning came through new powers
22 Jul 2025
18:13
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Immigration Livestream Series
we are Livestreaming a series of interviews with Immigration Solicitors, Barristers and Advisers covering various aspects of UK Immigration - starting off with Student Immigration.
18 Jul 2025
16:18
GBS UK concludes graduation ceremonies
The Global Banking School (GBS) UK has drawn the curtain on its 2025 graduation ceremonies – following the graduation of almost 2,000 students at the final ceremony at Wembley Stadium in London.
16 Jul 2025
13:35
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Prison sentence for two serious assaults
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a 39-year-old man has been jailed after he was convicted of two counts of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) in Caversham. Tombewani Tombe pleaded guilty to one count of section 20 Grievous Body Harm (GBH)
14 Jul 2025
09:11
Nigerian monarch passes away after 65-year reign
One of Nigeria’s most revered and longest-reigning monarchs - Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, has passed away at the age of 91. Born on May 10, 1934, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, he ascended the throne in April
13 Jul 2025
22:33
Buhari dies in London
Nigeria’s former military Head of State and Civilian President – Muhammadu Buhari has passed away in London.
13 Jul 2025
18:47
Appeal for victims after 77-year-old man jailed for rape and sexual assault
A 77-year-old 'spiritual healer' who ran a shop in Brixton for over 30 years has been jailed for rape and sexual assault following an investigation led by London’s Metropolitan Police detectives. Bernard Williams better known as ‘Papa B’ of Burrells
11 Jul 2025
16:59
Driver jailed for fatal crash
A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving has been sentenced to five years and nine months’ imprisonment and disqualified from driving for almost 10 years. Will Dohmatob of Rossington Close, Enfield in Northeast
10 Jul 2025
09:43
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British man slams Home Office for refusing refund of late wife’s Immigration Health Surcharge
Mohammed Jama - a British citizen of Somali heritage, has criticised United Kingdom’s (UK) Home Office after it withheld the £3,105 Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) he paid for his late wife - Ubah Abdi Mohamed, despite her dying before entering
9 Jul 2025
00:00
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Trump, Musk and the Nigerian gladiators
“Bros, looks like one accidented trailer has just passed between Trump and Elon Musk oh, and it gets messier by the day.” “What do you expect? It is just simple common sense. Elon Musk invested over $290 million to bring Trump to power. He supported
8 Jul 2025
17:27
UK branches of Cherubim & Seraphim Church schedule 100th Anniversary events
Europe-based branches of one of Nigeria’s oldest and most influential African-initiated Christian movements – the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church, are joining in the global celebration of the Church’s Centenary with a series of events in the UK
3 Jul 2025
17:15
Caroline Namugabi Kawooya to be laid to rest on July 4
Community leader – Dr Caroline Namugabi Kawooya who passed away last May will be laid to rest on Friday, July 4 2025 in Kent. She was the Founder of Think Tank 720 - an organisation seeking to bridge the gap between community needs and effective
2 Jul 2025
22:45
Food delivery firms to boost checks to halt illegal working
Following productive talks with the United Kingdom (UK) government, food delivery companies - Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat have committed to further strengthening security and verification checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working
2 Jul 2025
15:18
My Tasty Naija Food Festival in London on Sunday 13 July
The carpets are being rolled out to celebrate African cuisine, culture and community at the My Tasty Naija Food Festival holding on Sunday 13 July 2025 in London. According to the Festival’s Creator and Organiser - Abass Tijani (better known as DJ
2 Jul 2025
12:19
Why do people come to the UK - Study?
Sponsored study visa grants have decreased over the last 2 years, largely due to the decline in dependants of students following a policy change in January 2024. In the year ending March 2025, there were 403,497 sponsored study visas granted to main
30 Jun 2025
11:27
Jailed for sexual activity with a child
A 46-year-old man has been found guilty and convicted by a jury on two counts of assault of a girl by penetration, one count of sexual activity with a child and one count of voyeurism. Arlanzo Sherwood was found guilty following a nine-day trial at
30 Jun 2025
11:25
NTA International’s pioneer Europe Correspondent passes away
Frontline broadcaster and pioneer Nigeria Television Authority (NTA International) Correspondent in Europe – Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf Funtua, has passed away after a very brief illness. In an official announcement by the Central Association of Nigerians
28 Jun 2025
10:11
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A celebration of heritage and harmony as the rhythms of Africa echo through Wigmore Hall
This summer, the resounding echoes of African art music will once more enchant the audience at Wigmore Hall (36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP) as the African Concert Series make a triumphant return on Saturday, 19 July. The day-long celebration
27 Jun 2025
19:45
Mid-Year Promo on Advertisement Rates in Trumpet Newspaper
For 30 years (since 1995), Trumpet Newspaper has been the authentic voice of Diaspora Africans in the UK. Our flagship Print Newspaper - The Trumpet is currently offering special promotional rates on Advertising easier payment terms.
27 Jun 2025
12:01
UK Home Office staff jailed for bribery
A UK Home Office who abused his position by granting asylum applications for money has been jailed. 39-year-old Imran Mulla was jailed for four and a half years, having pleaded guilty to immigration offences and bribery after manipulating the Home
25 Jun 2025
18:22
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 652 (June 25 - July 8 2025)
Keir Starmer says migrants should learn English
25 Jun 2025
11:37
IA Foundation raises N30m for out-of-school children
A United Kingdom (UK) Non-Governmental Organisation’s quest to support the education of out-of-school children in Nigeria received a boost recently when it raised N30 million at its recent Annual Charity Gala in London.
23 Jun 2025
00:00
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The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth (2)
Presidential Aide Alubankudi's gracious response to the first part of this intervention reflects the significance of roots, responsibility, and collective effort in nation-building. It also accentuates the complexities of development, community
16 Jun 2025
07:25
LIVE: Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes
An Air India passenger plane bound for London Gatwick from India’s north-western city of Ahmedabad has crashed and exploded within five minutes of takeoff. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane crashed into a medical college hostel in the residential
12 Jun 2025
16:22
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Keir Starmer says migrants should learn English to integrate. Is he being fair?
The UK government’s proposed immigration reforms emphasise the need for migrants to learn English in order to integrate successfully.
10 Jun 2025
09:23
The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth (1)
I am an angry Nigerian! I am angry because Ijebu-Jesa, my hometown, is a town where the past and present intersect in a complex blend of tradition and modernity. The headquarters of Oriade Local Government in Osun State seems to be struggling to
9 Jun 2025
08:14
Community leader - Bukky Okunade shares Public Service experience in new book
Passionate community leader and advocate for positive change – Mrs Bukky Okunade has shared her experience of Public Service in a new book - The Act of Service: Your Guide to Public Roles and Becoming Influential in the UK.
5 Jun 2025
11:27
Tasks before South-West Development Commission
There are question marks about the proliferation of ‘Development Commissions.’ However, we go along with the present enthusiasm, whatever the agenda perceived in cynical quarters, for their creation.
2 Jun 2025
11:56
People smuggler bags 25 years jail time for role in £12.3m operation
A 42-year-old Egyptian national who played a leading role in an organised crime group (OCG) which smuggled thousands of migrants in crossings from North Africa has been jailed. Between October 2022 and June 2023, Ahmed Ramadan Mohamad Ebid, from
24 May 2025
00:00
Why the UK government is opposing universities on immigration
The UK government has announced its plans for controlling immigration, and these include new rules for international students.
22 May 2025
13:34
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Life sentence for teen who killed man
Following an investigation by London’s Metropolitan Police, a teenager has been jailed for killing a 36-year-old man in Brent, North West London. 18-year-old Kevin Kelenda of Harrow was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court to life imprisonment to
21 May 2025
11:45
Keir Starmer’s immigration plans: research shows you don’t beat the far right by becoming them
As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to “finally take back control of our borders” in a landmark speech on immigration on May 12, it felt a little like déjà vu.
13 May 2025
18:22
Art dealer pleads guilty to Terrorism Act offence
An art dealer from London – 53-year-old Oghenochuko Ojiri, has become the first person to be convicted of a specific offence under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000 in the United Kingdom (UK).
10 May 2025
15:37
