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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
Tilda fuses with Madhu’s to celebrate Diwali
The United Kingdom’s leading rice brand - Tilda, and top-ranking South Asian catering company - Madhu’s, joined forces recently to host a spectacular event celebrating Diwali in the heart of Central London. Read more
Diaspora Africans and Caribbeans to discuss sustainable investments
A Sustainability and Investment summit aimed at bridging the socio-economic and cultural gap that stunts optimal trade and investment between Africa and the Caribbean at Diaspora level, takes place in London between 21st and 24th November 2024. Read more
Equiom appoints Head of Middle East
Equiom - a leading provider of private client, family office, and corporate services, has appointed Jonathan Wheeler as Head of Middle East. In this role, Jonathan will lead the strategic direction and operations across Equiom’s Middle East Read more
Word Bearers Word Conference 5.0 holds in Lagos
The Word Bearers Word Conference 5.0 tagged RAIN takes place in Lagos from 25 – 26 October 2024. Inspired by Deuteronomy 11:14, “THE RAIN is a powerful Christian programme designed to quench your spiritual thirst and revitalize your faith.” Read more
BBI reveals finalists for Annual Achievement Recognition Awards
The Building Blocks Initiative – organisers of the 21st Annual Achievement Recognition Awards (ARA) has announced the Grand ARA Awards Finalists for 2024. 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
Aso-Ebi Festival holds on 11 October
The 2024 edition of the Aso-Ebi Festival - Cultural Heritage, Gala Night and Awards holds on Friday 11 October 2024 in London Read more
Majestic Women International hosts Health Awareness seminar on October 19
A Health Awareness Seminar organised by Majestic Women International holds on Saturday 19 October 2024 in East London. The 'Men Inclusive Seminar' will also feature free Health checks. Read more
Photo: Nigeria High Commission London
Nigeria recalled all its ambassadors a year ago and has not replaced them – international isolation looms
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has yet to replace the ambassadors he recalled a year ago, leaving only the country’s UN permanent representative. Nigeria has 109 diplomatic missions worldwide, comprising 76 embassies, 22 high commissions and 11 Read more
Photo: 10 Downing Street
What does a new Labour government mean for peace in Nigeria?
The 2024 General Election has been one of the most exciting times in modern British politics. The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, was sworn in after a landslide victory, and ending the Conservative Party’s 14 years in power. Read more
Drug runners jailed after caught using guest house as base
Two drug runners who used a Southend guest house as a base for selling heroin and crack cocaine have been jailed. Officers from Essex Police’s Operation Raptor unit, which is dedicated to tackling county lines drug dealing, secured the sentences Read more
Remembering Mrs. Remi Oyo
Today in Lagos, the Oyo family - husband, children, grandchildren, in-laws and the extended families from Ekitiland, Urhoboland and elsewhere as well as friends and former colleagues would be holding a remembrance and thanksgiving service in honour Read more
Sierra Leone’s First Lady Dr Fatima Bio to celebrate Black History Month in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes celebrates Black History Month with an Art, Culture, and Business Exhibition taking place on the 12th and 13th of October 2024. Sierra Leone’s First Lady – H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio will deliver the Keynote address at the opening Read more
This time next year!
In the midst of Nigeria's complex economic and political landscape, meaningful conversations become crucial catalysts for change. My recent discussion with Bolade Agbola, a distinguished Agricultural Economist, stockbroker, banker and Business 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
The Battle of Edo State 2024: A Review
A battle on the electoral turf has just been won and lost in Edo State, Nigeria. Governor Godwin Obaseki was elected as Governor in 2016 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in that State. By 2019, he had fallen out of favour with 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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Embrace solar for a brighter future! Read more
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
