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2023 GAB Awards Finalists unveiled
The first batch of Finalists for the 25th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holding in London on Sunday 17 December 2023, has been unveiled. Following a judging process which examined about 200 nominations received, a whittled-down list Read more
25th GAB Awards in London on 17 December 2023
The 25th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holds on Sunday 17 December 2023 at the Hilton London Kensington. Nominations for the event are open to the public and close on Friday 10 November 2023. Individuals and Organisations are allowed Read more
GAB Awards Compere - Lily Naadu Mensah
The 2022 edition of the Gathering of Africa’s Best Awards taking place on Saturday 17 December will have Author and Event Host – Lily Naadu Mensah as Compere. Read more
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the Read more
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Manchester hosts GAB Awards again
Manchester played host for the second time - to the Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards recently. Read more
21st GAB Awards in Manchester and London
There is a growing interest in the 21st Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards which celebrates excellence among Africans and Friends of Africa. This year's events will take place in two regions of England - London and North West. Read more
Faces of the 2018 GAB Awards London Finalists
About 45 individuals and organisations from various spheres of life, who have been contributing to the positive image of Africa and Africans have made the GAB Awards 2018 Finalists list. Read more
GAB Patrons extol Africans' feats
Patrons of the Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards have joined in celebrating excellence within the African community. GAB Awards Patrons: Prem Goyal, Helen Grant MP and Dapo Williams, in separate Goodwill Messages, all extolled the African Read more
Theresa May congratulates GAB Awards
British Prime Minister - Theresa May MP, has congratulated organisers of the Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards. In her Goodwill Message, the Prime Minister stated that: "I would like to congratulate Trumpet Media on its Annual Gathering Read more
Earn money as an affiliate of the GAB Awards
There is a rare opportunity to become an Affiliate / Agent (and earn money) for the 20th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards - London. Read more
GAB Awards celebrates 20th edition on Dec 16
The prestigious Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards celebrates its 20th edition on Sunday December 16 2018 at the Hilton Hotel London Canary Wharf. Read more
GAB Awards gets new Patrons
A highlight of the Manchester edition of the 19th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holding on Saturday 27 January 2018, will be the Investiture of three new Patrons. Read more
GAB Awards Manchester on Jan 27
The Manchester edition of the 19th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holds on Saturday January 27 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel (Manchester - Piccadilly). Read more
Venue Change - GAB Awards Manchester
An error on the part of Hilton Hotel has resulted in a double booking of the room scheduled for the 19th GAB Awards Manchester. We have therefore been forced to accept the alternative upscale venue offered by the Hotel. Read more
19th GAB Awards London Supported Charity - Juliana Asthma Cause
The 19th Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards London is supporting UK registered Charity - Juliana Asthma Cause. Read more
Prime Minister Theresa May congratulates GAB Awards
British Prime Minister - Theresa May MP, has sent a message of congratulations to organisers of the Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards. She said: "I would like to congratulate Trumpet Media on its 18th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best Read more
Nigeria High Commissioner to UK commends GAB organisers
Nigeria's Acting High Commissioner to the United Kingdom - H.E. Mr. Adah Simon Ogah, has commended organisers of the Gathering of Africa' Best (GAB) Awards for efforts in promoting the image of Africa. Read more
GAB Patrons praise Africans' achievements
Patrons of the Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards have joined in celebrating excellence within the African community. GAB Awards Patrons: Prem Goyal, Helen Grant MP and Dapo Williams, in separate Goodwill Messages, all extolled the African Read more
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Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs Read more
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How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa
To begin with, Winnie and Nelson mythologised themselves. Both intuitively understood that their greatest talent lay in public performance. Not just any public performance, but the sort that is exemplary, that embodies a collective spirit, a set of Read more
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The Gambia may allow female genital mutilation again – another sign of a global trend eroding women’s rights
The Gambia’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) since 2015 is under threat. Proposed changes before parliament could permit medicalised female genital cutting and allow it for consenting adults. Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 620 (April 3 - 16 2024)
The Gambia may allow Female Genital Mutilation again Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 619 (March 20 - April 2 2024)
Why children are prime targets of armed groups in Northern Nigeria. Read more
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Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) in a Zoom rage, calls Journalist 'Femi Okutubo stupid!
Nigerian politician and lawyer - Chief Femi Fani-Kayode stormed out of a Zoom Conversation organised by BEN Television London after calling Publisher of Trumpet Media Group - 'Femi Okutubo, stupid! Read more
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the Read more
Why Nigeria must celebrate - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR speaks to Trumpet TV about the giant strides being taken at the Mission, efforts to combat corruption at the Mission, why Nigeria must celebrate, and more. Read more
You can't compare Nigeria with the UK - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR tells Trumpet TV that you can not compare Nigeria with the United Kingdom. Read more
