Opinion
We are our own worst enemy
I cannot stand my people. They are their own worst enemy; they want and yearn for the good things in life, but yet are not prepared to work to get them. They choose their leaders haphazardly and carelessly, ending up with some of the worst people in Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Mrs Eula Clarke
With over 45 years of experience achieved working at one of the largest financial institutions in the United Kingdom where she rose to become Assistant Vice President, Eula has won top Bank Branch Manager awards and also been recognised for her Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Aderemi Awode
Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Aderemi Awode is a Nigerian industrialist, philanthropist, and the Chairman/CEO of Chemstar Group, a company renowned for producing paints under the Finecoat and Shield brands, as well as for its ventures in agriculture, plastic Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Mr Dele Oyekanmi
He is currently engaged with one of the world’s most innovative Giga projects in Saudi Arabia. For the past sixteen years, he has been an Assessor, Counsellor, and Mentor for potential Chartered Surveyors worldwide, witnessing many successful Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Hauwa Yusuf Funtua
Hauwa Yusuf Funtua, is a frontline broadcaster, who served in various capacities with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA National and International) from 1996 to date. She is the first ever NTA International Correspondent in Europe Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Prof. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya
Although widely recognised as a scientist, theologian, and founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM); he has made a significant mark as a philanthropist - leveraging his influence and resources to uplift individuals and communities Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Sir David Adjaye
He is a recipient of the 2021 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Royal Gold Medal, considered one of the highest honours in British architecture for significant contributions to the field internationally. Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Omotoyosi Clement
He is committed to bringing to the fore: matters that concern the Nigerian Diaspora and Nigeria as a whole with the political powers that be. He took a year out of University to serve 3 different MPs, including current UK Foreign Secretary Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Ruth Agbolade
She recently won the Startup of the Year Awards at the Yorkshire Black Business Awards 2024, and is the Director of RAPSTUDIOS LTD - a personal branding photography company that specialises in creating fine art images for small and medium-sized Read more
26th GAB Awards Finalists shortlist updated
The shortlist of Finalists for the 26th Annual Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards taking place in London in December has been updated to include the much anticipated second shortlist. The Awards ceremony takes place at the Hilton London Read more
First shortlist of 26th GAB Awards Finalists released
The first shortlist of Finalists for the 26th Annual Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards taking place in London in December has been released. A second shortlist is due to be released by next month. Read more
26th Annual GAB Awards at Hilton Kensington on Sunday December 1 2024
The 26th Annual Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards holds at Hilton London Kensington on Sunday December 1 2024. Read more
GAB Awards 2024 - Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities
The GAB Awards presents numerous Marketing opportunities for the smart business or organisation. Read more
GAB Awards 2024 - Call for Nominations extended till October 4
The Call for Nominations for GAB Awards has been extended till Friday October 4! Read more
GAB Awards 2024 - Call for Nominations
You can nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else for a honour at the 26th Annual GAB Awards which takes place on: Sunday December 1 2024 in London. Read more
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18 Africans honoured at GAB Awards London
Eighteen distinguished sons and daughters of Africa, who have excelled in their various spheres of influence, were honoured at the 25th Annual Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards held in London. Read more
Buy GAB Awards 2023 Tickets
Kindly join us at the 25th Annual Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards and the inaugural edition of GAB Awards Future Gem. Read more
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
GAB Awards 2023 - Call for Nominations extended to Nov 22
The call for nominations for the 25th Annual GAB Awards has been extended to Wednesday 22 November. You can nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else for a honour at the 25th Annual GAB Awards Read more
GAB Awards 2023 - Call for Nominations
You can nominate yourself or be nominated by someone else for a honour at the 25th Annual GAB Awards Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 622 (May 1 - 14 2024)
How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 621 (April 17 - 30 2024)
30 years after genocide: Rwanda's older generations fear a return of ethnic tensions 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
Photo: Dr Isatou Touray
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
Trumpet TV
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
