Lagos
The Badoo ritual gang created fear in Lagos: here’s what made victims vulnerable
Violent cult gangs are well known in Nigeria. Though there are no statistics on their numbers and impact, Lagos State in southwest Nigeria has more than 10 of these groups controlling different areas. They operate in neighbourhoods and their Read more
Lagos Information Commissioner speaks on Okada ban
The Commissioner for Information & Strategy in Lagos State - Mr Gbenga Omotosho has thrown more light on the ban of commercial motorcyclists (Okada) in an interview with TVC News. Read more
Mayor Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo at Ifelodun LCDA APC LGA General Meeting
The Executive Chairman of Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) - Mayor Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo has expressed his gratitude to stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read more
Beaming Searchlight on Nigeria’s Forgotten Hero
Emmanuel Chukwu, one time Liberia’s richest foreign businessman worth $89.405 million at the time, singlehandedly saved over 1000 Nigerians during the 1989 war in Liberia by sacrificing his two ships for their evacuation into Nigeria at the expense Read more
Mushin-Lagos of my dream
Mushin is one of the major and popular urban cities in Lagos State, and with a population of almost 2 million inhabitants, this vibrant city, means different things to different people within or outside the city. It was a violent flash point in the Read more
Fashola wades into Otedola family feud
Lagos State Governor - Babatunde Raji Fashola has waded into the feud rocking the family of the late Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola - suing for peace. Read more
Guy proposes to girlfriend during film at Lagos cinema (Video)
Blogger - Sissie Yemmie captures the moment Tosin proposes to his girlfriend - Bimbo during a film at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos. Read more
George Noah wins Lagos Man of the Year award
The Managing Director of the Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA), Mr. George Kayode Noah has been announced as the winner of this year’s Lagos State Man of the Year Award (LASMAYA). Read more
We did not deport Igbos - Fashola (Video)
Lagos State Governor - Babatunde Raji Fashola explains his government's position on the alleged deportation of destitutes from Lagos to Anambra State. Read more
My conviction to serve mankind and rescue Nigeria
In the last 72 hours, I have discovered that traumatic experiences like this leave a large scar not only on your body but mainly, on your mind. As I stand here, I still carry with me the trauma of being beaten till blood oozed from my nostrils Read more
Eko Atlantic becoming a reality
Eko Atlantic City is fast becoming a reality. Read more
My oga at the top (American remix)
Yet another remix of the 'My oga at the top' video. Read more
Shem-ful 'guguru defence my oga at the top' video remix (music)
The Shemful 'My Oga at the top' video of an interview with the Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) - Mr. Obafaiye Shem continues to draw reactions. A creative Nigerian has produced a musical remix. Read more
Shem-ful! Commandant does not know web address
One of Nigeria's problems is the inability to admit when we do not know. After attempts to bulldoze his way out of answering a direct question from Channels TV Presenters, the Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps 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
Photo: Jay Galvin, Flickr CC 2.0
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
