Nigerian-European mother urgently needs life-saving stem cell donation
After having no luck in Germany, a 41-year-old Nigerian-European mother has launched an urgent appeal to members of the UK public to help her find her stem cell match. Read more
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Hacking software fraudsters convicted
A gang of fraudsters have been convicted for their parts in the theft of millions of pounds from businesses and individuals in the UK and abroad. Read more
Nigeria 2019: Have we learnt any lessons?
The 2019 general election in Nigeria has been described by international and local observers, stakeholders, direct participants and the electorate themselves as a “disappointment”, “ a bad day for democracy”, “a step back from whatever Nigeria may Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 489 (March 27 - April 9 2019)
Mozambique: The first thing you see is destruction Read more
Barrier-breaking Miss K celebrated
Afro-Caribbean Latina Artiste and Model - Karina Theresa Martinez popularly known as Miss-K has secured an entry in the Women Appreciating Women (WAW) book of “100 Most Inspirational Women in the World.” Read more
Only 1% of BAME Londoners on organ donor register
A survey published by the London Assembly Health Committee looking at attitudes towards organ donation within the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, has revealed that a mere 1% of BAME Londoners are on the organ donor register. Read more
Erelu Ayonrinde distances conference from fraud allegations
The organiser of the International Conference of Yoruba Speaking Olorisa Leaders which was held last January in Nigeria - Hon. Alderman Erelu Lola Ayonrinde, has dissociated the conference from allegations of international fraudulent practices Read more
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On the ground in Mozambique: “The first thing you see is destruction”
MSF teams are responding to the cyclone in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. Based on what our teams are seeing so far, a significant emergency response will be needed, including medical services and water and sanitation support. Read more
Gov-elect Dapo Abiodun shows appreciation
In the midst of a flurry messages of congratulations, the Governor-elect of Nigeria's Ogun State - Prince Dapo Abiodun, continues to receive visitors and visit stakeholders, in a show of appreciation over his recent election to office. Read more
Further jail time for man who groomed young girls
A man who committed a series of sexual offences against young girls he groomed online has been jailed. Read more
Nigeria 2019: Eshu Laalu as polling agent
I used to attend meetings wearing suits. Party members looked at me suspiciously. I couldn’t miss the glances, the whispers, the murmurs but I couldn’t quite figure out what was amiss until one Sunday afternoon, I arrived at a scheduled meeting all Read more
Ogun Gov-elect Dapo Abiodun visits Adebutus
There are indications that Ogun State politician - Hon Ladi Adebutu who lost out in his bid to be the Governor of the State and subsequently backed Adekunle Akinlade of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) - may have done a u-turn to align with Governor Read more
Princess Adenuga honoured
Business Woman - Princess Catherine Adenuga was honoured at the 3rd International Women's Day WAW Awards and Gala held in London recently. Read more