Passages
Photo: Peter Enahoro
‘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
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
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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
