Akintokunbo A ADEJUMO
The pros and cons of Political Debates in Nigeria
This write-up is actually composed of the opinions, views, and expressions on the WhatsApp platform of the Champions For Nigeria, to which I also belong, on the ongoing arguments surrounding the stand of some of our political contenders for high Read more
Nigeria and its warped politics and political perverts
That crazy (and actually dangerous, if we don’t mind the banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism) season is here in Nigeria again, where all governance ceases, the poor, ignorant, unknowingly disenfranchised populace fall prey to the wicked and Read more
USA’s largest Consulate to be built in Lagos
For the US to be building its largest yet Consulate in Nigeria, and in Lagos, what does that tell Nigerians and the world? Forget about them making money from visa applications and other consular and non-consular matters. Read more
Marwa will do a great job at NDLEA
The post came 24 hours after the newly appointed Chairman/CEO of NDLEA, Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa took over at the anti-drug law enforcement agency - when he read the riot act to drug barons and traffickers that with him in the saddle, they will have Read more
We always mean well for the country, but NOT for the people!
Please, let’s get something right. There’s no leader who has ever ruled Nigeria that has ever meant bad or evil for Nigeria. None!!! They have always meant well for the country. But for the people? That is a subject for thought and deep consideration Read more
Taxes and Social Welfare in Nigeria in face of Covid-19
During the current COVID-19 lockdown, Nigerians who have never paid tax in their lives are mouthing off on social media left, right and centre that government should feed them, yet they haven't contributed a penny to the commonwealth in decades for Read more
An aberrant democracy
There are several guiding principles that act as the foundation of a democracy, such as rule of law, protected rights and freedoms, free and fair elections, and accountability and transparency of government officials. Citizens have a responsibility Read more
The development of a society is not for charlatans
For a society to develop (in all aspects and areas of human endeavour – technology, agriculture, governance, industrial, infrastructure, communication, transportation, sports, youth development, labour and employment, human and natural resources Read more
Okada ban in Lagos discussed
Raise your hand if you want your child to be keke rider!’ - Seun Kuti tackles Nigerians over okada ban - TheCable Read more
A collage of discussions on corruption in Nigeria
This is a collage of comments made by members of Champions For Nigeria, an organisation of which I am a proud member. The discussion mainly bordered on corruption and how it has seriously and seemingly irreversibly stunted growth, human capital, prod Read more
Struggling to understand democracy
Our leadership are still struggling to understand democracy as a collective approach in meeting collective needs, such as quality education, jobs, housing, mass transportation system, quality health care services, pensions, etc. Read more
Bigmanism, Impunity and Corruption in Nigeria
Every day, I see our people, both the so-called elites and the commoners, flouting simple instructions and rules, disregarding law and order and showing BIGMANISM in their own little corner of Nigeria. The main reason this country is ungovernable is Read more
Applying for a Nigeria Driver’s Licence – A study in wasteful bureaucracy
I went to the Federal Road Safety Commission’s office. The FRSC are supposed to be the issuing authority of Drivers Licences. Being a Special Marshal of the same FRSC, I thought I will be able to cut through the red tape and go it smoothly; I’m not Read more
The world will not wait for Nigeria!
How can a nation move when all aspects of her life are corrupted: The economy is corrupted, governance is corrupted, judiciary is corrupted, education is corrupted, health is corrupted, infrastructural development is corrupted, social values are Read more
Corruption À la carte
Anyway it is still NIGERIA where police do just about anything they feel like doing, judges give judgement without justice, lecturers demand sex for marks, so-called Men of God do human rituals to gather congregations, vacancies occur for just the Read more
Do we just “siddon” and look?
Do we just sit down and look (siddon look) on: While massive and unfettered corruption ravages the land, afflicting even our unborn generations? While selfish, greedy and insensitive politicians rule the roost and roam the land with Read more
Our Politicians’ main income is Corruption
The present atmosphere we now find ourselves today seems to come down to the attitude of the people versus government. This is not something any citizen of Nigeria, or any country for that matter, wants to have occur. Government does have a place in Read more
Respect and Abuse!
In today's Nigerian (and most African) society with everything going, from politics to terrorism to religious and ethnic intolerance and corruption of epidemic proportions, it is very helpful if we as a people learn to start respecting other people's Read more
The Atiku conundrum
That Mr Atiku Abubakar resigned from the APC a few days ago certainly did not come as a surprise to me and many other Nigerians; it has always been a matter of when he will leave the APC and not if he will dump the APC. I suppose every Nigerian who Read more
Resignation as an African Abomination
In Mugabe’s case, as a friend from Kenya wrote to me, the Zimbabwean Defence Forces are merely exercising “soft power” – getting others to want the outcomes you want – and co-opting people rather than coercing them. This can be contrasted with “hard Read more
Treasured Content
Violent riots continue to grip France
Violent riots and widespread unrest continue to grip France following the police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M. Nahel M of Algerian descent was shot on Tuesday. Read more
AI to disrupt 70% of jobs - You MUST build your wealth NOW
AI is set to disrupt 70% of jobs over the next 5 years. You MUST build your own wealth, NOW, before it's too late Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 600 (June 28 - July 11 2023)
Illegal organ trade is more sophisticated than one might think Read more
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Tinubu in Paris: Matters Arising
“See Paris and die!” We used to hear that as young persons. Paris was meant to be the most exotic spot of European civilization, an intellectual capital and the reference point for the Renaissance – Francis II, Cardinal Richelieu, Louis XIII, Read more
Survey confirms support is essential when adopting
The latest ‘YouCanAdopt’ campaign aims to encourage more people from Black and mixed heritage backgrounds to adopt and offers a variety of support to help adopters along their journey. A survey for the campaign found that almost 60% of Black parents Read more
Illegal organ trade is more sophisticated than one might think - who’s behind it and how it could be controlled
Every now and then the trade in human organs makes national, even international, news. In March 2023, a Nigerian politician, his wife and a medical middleman were found guilty of an organ-trafficking plot after they brought a man to the UK from Lagos Read more
Managing Priapism in young Sickle Cell patients
Leon is a 13-year-old teenager from the UK. He loves playing football and suffers from sickle cell disorder. In this animation, Leon tells us about his “worst day ever”, the first time he woke up with a painful penile erection which persisted and Read more
Police officer jailed for sexual assault of colleague
A 26-year-old serving Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for sexually assaulting a colleague in December 2020. Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 599 (June 14 - 27 2023)
South African diamonds adorn the crown of King Charles - why they're unlikely to be returned. Convicted of killing step brother. Nigeria’s security situation has got worse: what Tinubu’s administration needs to do about it. Read more
South African diamonds adorn the crown of King Charles – why they’re unlikely to be returned
Opera singer Pretty Yende and Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor were not the only South African presence at the coronation of King Charles III. Also there were the stones cut from the Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. Read more
Jailed for kidnap and rape
A man has been sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment and two years' extended licence for the kidnap and rape of a vulnerable young woman. Read more
PDP chieftain condemns violence in court vicinity
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State – Comrade (Dr.) Niyi Osoba has condemned the alleged attack on Chief Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Party and some other members of the PDP, in the vicinity of the Isabo Magistrate Court, 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