Reuben ABATI
Nigeria’s economy in 2025 doesn’t look bright – analyst explains why
Nigerians may be wondering whether the year 2025 will bring the “renewed hope” promised by the President Bola Tinubu administration – or whether they are in for another year of economic despair. Read more
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From a colonial hill town to Idris Elba’s island masterplan: what do these Sierra Leone developments tell us about urban elites?
Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, is celebrated as a city founded to resettle freed slaves in the 1790s. Over the following century, it became a truly cosmopolitan port city as people from across western Africa and the Americas made it their home. Read more
Ghana’s President John Mahama makes a comeback – what lies ahead
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s incoming president, has won a chance to rewrite his legacy. He was voted out of office in 2016 by what was then the highest margin in the post-independence history of the west African nation amid corruption scandals and Read more
Support grows for UK government’s eVisa campaign
As the clock ticks to the change in the United Kingdom (UK) from physical immigration documents to an eVisa - an online record of a person’s UK immigration status; community organisations and immigration experts are throwing their weight behind the Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Computer Aid International
Since its formation 27 years ago, the charity has saved over 27.5m Kg CO2e from entering the atmosphere, the equivalent of planting over 1.3million adult trees. It has provided over 14.7 million people with access to technology and enabled over Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Ms Rugiatu Kanu
She is the Chair of United Kingdom registered charity organisation - “Women 4 Women Empowerment.” Women 4 Women Empowerment advocates against hygiene poverty in London – affirming that access to fundamental hygiene products is a basic human right, Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Mrs Patricia Alisa Macauley
She has played an instrumental role in shaping the landscape of multicultural communications across Government over two decades. Her government experience spans the Cabinet Office, Home Office, Department for Health and Social Care, Department for Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Evangelist Dr. Jacob Olakunle Ajomale
Like the biblical Samuel, his parents promised the Lord that they will dedicate him to God if He gives them a male child. They kept their promise by enrolling him in the choir in 1969 at the tender age of 6, where he almost immediately took the role Read more
GAB Awards 2024 Finalist - Dr Hubert Emeka Onyekwelu
He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners (FRCG) in 2022 - the highest grade of membership, and the ultimate honour and achievement for GPs who have made a significant contribution to General Practice. 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
Jumbo Midlands celebrates grand opening of latest Cash & Carry in Birmingham
Jumbo UK - described as “The Proud Home of African Food,” recently celebrated the grand opening of its vibrant new 60,000 square foot Cash & Carry in Birmingham, showcasing an impressive selection of over 1,600 products. 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
Tilda launches Limited-Edition Tin in partnership with LOVO
UK rice brand - Tilda has launched its 2024 limited-edition tin, created in collaboration with LOVO - a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and inspiring women and their families 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
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
