Passages
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‘Peter Pan’ Enahoro, Nigerian journalist and publisher, was not afraid to speak his mind
There are some people whose lives intersect with yours even if you never meet them in the flesh. One of these was Peter Osajele Aizegbeobor Enahoro, the Nigerian journalist who was also known by his pen name, Peter Pan. Enahoro died on 24 April 2023 Read more
Mama Esther Soremekun transits at 104
Diaspora Nigerian and Centenarian - Mama Esther Ayinke Alaba Soremekun passed away at the ripe age of 104 on 29th August and was laid to rest last month. Glowing tributes were paid to the Christian faithful - Mother Celestial Esther Soremekun who wa Read more
Tributes flow as Mama Comfort Sidikat Abiola is buried
Madam Comfort Sidikat Aduke Abiola – the mother of African Voice Newspaper UK’s Publisher – Prince Mike Abiola, has been laid to rest recently amidst a flurry of tributes from far and near. Mama Abiola died last July aged 95 years old. Read more
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Queen Elizabeth II: a reign that saw the end of the British empire in Africa
There has been a lot of political and social change during her 70 years on the throne. None less than in what was once her African empire. She was in Kenya at the luxury Tree Tops game lodge, when her father died in 1952. She returned hastily Read more
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Jeune Afrique Founder - Béchir Ben Yahmed (1928 - 2021)
Béchir Ben Yahmed - Founder and historic head of Jeune Afrique, died Monday, May 3 at the Parisian hospital Lariboisière as a result of getting infected with Covid-19. Read more
Helping children cope with Covid-19 bereavement
For young children, most of whom are stuck at home without the distraction of school and socialising with friends, talk of death can be extremely disturbing and overwhelming. Read more
Dame Betty Asafu-Adjaye - Tribute to a tireless woman on a mission
For more than 30 years, North-West London resident and Ghanaian-born grandmother - Dame Betty Asafu-Adjaye who passed away in London last month, dedicated her life to help the old, the sick, the poor and the vulnerable. Although she herself was Read more
Remembering Ellen Ogunsanya
The first year Memorial Service in honour of the late UK-based Community Midwife - Mrs Ellen Faith Ogunsanya, was held in Essex recently. Read more
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Kofi Annan’s years in office were an exciting time
We are here to pay tribute to Kofi Annan, one of the best of us, a man who embodied United Nations values and made us all proud to call ourselves his colleagues. This is a personal loss for many of us. It is difficult to imagine what a blow it must Read more
Kofi Annan: How we envy the World Cup!
You may wonder what a Secretary General of the United Nations is doing writing about football. But in fact, the World Cup makes us at the United Nations green with envy. As the pinnacle of the only truly global game, played in every country by every Read more
Kofi Annan dies at 80
The former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) - Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80, after a brief illness; his Foundation announced in a tweet. Read more
Princess Esther Folashade Adetoun Thomas (1942 – 2018)
Princess Esther Folashade Adetoun (nee Olufuwa) Thomas was born on Monday 14th December 1942 in Queens Street, Lagos, Nigeria to Mrs P Adepeju Thomas and Prince J Owolabi (Olufuwa) Thomas of the Yoruba Royal House of Thomas of Agbowa Ikosi Town Read more
Norma Riley (1938 – 2018)
The Nigerian friends (both home and abroad) of the late Norma Riley join her family in mourning her death. Read more
Emmanuel Chukwudumebi Osejindu (1951 - 2018)
London-based Electrical Engineer - Mr Emmanuel Chukwudumebi Osejindu passed away on Wednesday 11th April 2018. The late Emmanuel Osejindu who was born in 1951 and raised in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria; worked as an electrical contractor in both the Read more
Vet doctor who served in Nigeria dies at 90
A Veterinary Doctor who worked in Nigeria and adopted a son from one of his staff who served him whilst in the country - Dr. William John Herbert, has passed away in his sleep. Dr Herbert died at his home in Edinburgh at the age of 90. Read more
Ellen Ogunsanya laid to rest
Mrs Ellen Ogunsanya - the Essex-based Community Midwife has been laid to rest. Mrs Ogunsanya worked for the National Health Service for over 35 years. During her career, she was a Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor and prided herself in providing the Read more
Mrs Ellen Ogunsanya - Rest in Peace
The friends of Dr Toyin Ogunsanya mourn the death of Mrs Ellen Ogunsanya. Read more
Engineering Forum President Toyin Odusina passes away
The President of the Engineering Forum of Nigerians, United Kingdom (EFN-UK) - Engineer Toyin Odusina has passed away after a brief illness. Read more
Rev Fajoye holds Service of Songs for late mum
Rev. Rachael Folu Fajoye hosted a Service of Songs for her late mother which preceded the final funeral burial rites in Nigeria. 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
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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
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
