Events
Inviterite - Free event listing website debuts
A new and free Event Listing, Invitation and Ticketing website - Inviterite, designed for event organisers and users has launched. The website is designed to consider, specifically Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups in its provisions. Read more
20th Achievement Recognition Awards (ARA) honours achievers
The 20th edition of the Achievement Recognition Awards (ARA) organised by Building Blocks Initiative (BBI) with the theme: “BEYOND WINDRUSH 75 - AFRICAN RENAISSANCE” took place in London recently. Read more
Countdown to Aso-Ebi Festival in UK
The countdown to the much-anticipated Aso-Ebi Festival and Gala night which takes place on Thursday October 26 at the Grand Sapphire Hotel in Croydon, Surrey, has begun. Read more
5th EPRA Leadership & Entrepreneurial Awards holds on 29 September
Fancy TV channel holds the 5th EPRA Leadership & Entrepreneurial Awards on Friday 29 September 2023 in London. 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
VIN Club fundraises for Heritage Outreach
Philanthropic organisation - VIN Club holds its flagship 4th annual Black-Tie charity event on November 13 2021 - in support of Heritage Outreach, a UK registered charity that supports orphans and vulnerable children in Nigeria. Read more
Black students talk mental health
... an inspirational talk organised by YACnCAY Read more
Discussing Globalisation, Migration, Conflict, Nigeria & Nigerian Citizens in Diaspora
Globalisation, Migration, Conflict, Nigeria & Nigerian Citizens in Diaspora is the topic for discussion by Erelu Lola Ayonrinde and her Guests of Honour on Sunday 7 March 2021. Read more
Oba Abolarin, Pastor Irukwu, to speak at IA-Foundation fundraiser
IA-Foundation - a charity with the objective of “enabling the less-privileged through education”, holds its Annual Charity event on Saturday 27 February 2021. As a result of pandemic-induced restrictions, this year's event will hold virtually on Zoom Read more
Yoruba Freedom Fighters Home & Diaspora
Erelu Tunwase is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: YORUBA FREEDOM FIGHTERS HOME & DIASPORA Read more
Come and Sorosoke!!!
A call 33 Years after the death of Pa Obafemi Awolowo... Read more
Dabiri-Erewa commends IA Foundation
Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) – Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a goodwill message, has commended United Kingdom based charity - IA Foundation, for its work in removing obstacles that prevent children from getting a good e Read more
Mark Alive Comedy Show in London on Boxing Day
After a tour of Chicago, Canada, Aberdeen, Leeds, and Manchester, the Mark Alive Comedy Variety Show climaxes in London on Boxing Day - Thursday 26 December 2019. Read more
UK Parliament celebrates Black History Month
The UK Parliament joins in the Black History Month celebration by hosting an event tagged 'Unlock Unleash & Impact The Power That Lie within.' Read more
16th Enterprise Minds Awards (EMA) on 26 October
The 16th annual BBI’s Enterprise Minds Awards (EMA) 2019 holds on Saturday 26 October. The fundraising gala and networking event which celebrates diversity and recognises achievements, takes place at Hilton London Tower Bridge. Read more
African Showcase in Barking Aug 14
The African Showcase Market hosted by Kiskirine Events and the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham holds on Wednesday 14 August 2019 at the Barking Town Centre. Read more
Miss E.B.O.N.Y Ambassador Pageant on 29 June
The Grand Finale of the Miss E.B.O.N.Y Ambassador Beauty Pageant takes place in London on Saturday 29 June 2019. Read more
SuperGirl Leadership Academy equips girls with life skills
Dartford-based Community Interest Company (CIC) - Walk-like-a-Princess CIC, graduated its first set of students from its SuperGirl Leadership Academy targeted at 9yrs-13year olds. The girls were coached over 13 weeks, and have improved their Read more
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African Diaspora Awards honours achievements
A number of individuals and organisations were honoured for their contributions to Africa at the 2019 edition of the African Diaspora Awards. The awards were headline-sponsored by Brand South Africa and co-sponsored by WorldRemit in association with Read more
Alpha Lounge hosts Comedy with Akpos
Alpha Lounge Comedy Club hosts a show on Sunday 10 March in London. It will feature Comedians Akpos, Njambi, A.D.E. and Klinton COO. Read more
Concert to pray for Commonwealth's future on March 9
A gospel concert to pray for the future of the Commonwealth takes place in London on Saturday 9 March 2019. The Commonwealth Gospel Concert which will feature a host of gospel artistes, youth groups and choirs will take place at the Emmanuel Centre, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
