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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
Ogun State APC UK lauds Abiodun's tribunal victory
The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress in the United Kingdom (APC UK) has congratulated Ogun State Governor - H.E. Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR and his deputy - Eng. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, over their recent victory at the Governorship Read more
Gov-elect Dapo Abiodun shows appreciation
In the midst of a flurry messages of congratulations, the Governor-elect of Nigeria's Ogun State - Prince Dapo Abiodun, continues to receive visitors and visit stakeholders, in a show of appreciation over his recent election to office. Read more
Ogun Gov-elect Dapo Abiodun visits Adebutus
There are indications that Ogun State politician - Hon Ladi Adebutu who lost out in his bid to be the Governor of the State and subsequently backed Adekunle Akinlade of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) - may have done a u-turn to align with Governor Read more
UK Chapter of Ogun APC condemns campaign violence
The Ogun State Chapter of Nigeria's ruling political party - All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom, has expressed its "shock and outrage at the outlandish thuggery and extreme brigandage displayed during the Presidential rally in Read more
Ogun Chapter of APC (UK) calls for unity
The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom - OGAPC (U.K.) has urged all party executives and members to close ranks and work together to ensure that all the APC candidates recognised by INEC win all Read more
Ogun State to generate electricity from sawdust
In a bid to combat power supply, Nigeria's Ogun State plans to generate electricity from sawdust. Read more
Students reject fees reduction, calling it 'hypocritical'
The Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) Unit of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has rejected the reduction in fees for tertiary institutions in Nigeria's Ogun State describing it as "hypocritical." Read more
Ogun reinstates Abeokuta South LG Executive and Legislature
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has approved the immediate reinstatement of the Executive and Legislative arms of Abeokuta South Local Government Area. Read more
Police set up team to investigate Ogun violence
Following the recent spate of violence in Wasimi in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, the State Police Command has set up an Investigation team led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Investigations - ACP Aminu Read more
Ogun Police quiz five Winners Chapel officials for assault on tax officials
Five officials of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel) have been quizzed by the Ogun State Police Command over their roles in the alleged attack on officials of the Ogun State Revenue Service. Read more
Again, Winners Chapel staff assault Ogun officials, journalists
Barely 48hours after staff of Heritage Nursery School, Ota, owned by Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel) assaulted Ogun State tax officers for demanding the payment of six years outstanding taxes, some of the church’s staff, on Saturday, Read more
Adesanya confirmed as OOU VC
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye - Professor Saburi Adejimi Adesanya has been confirmed as the substantive Vice-Chancellor. Read more
Amosun applauds late Owu monarch
Senator Ibikunle Amosun - the Governor of Ogun State has applauded the contributions and achievements of the late Olowu of Owu to Nigeria. Read more
Former Ogun Deputy Governor celebrates at 80
Nigeria's Second Republic Deputy Governor of Ogun State - Chief Samuel Akanbi Olusesan Soluade clocked 80 earlier this week. Read more
Ogun remembers M.K.O. Abiola
A Democracy Walk to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Nigeria's annulled June 12 1993 election was held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital. Read more
Amosun leads Democracy Walk in Abeokuta
A Democracy Walk to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Nigeria's annulled June 12 1993 election was held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital. Read more
We have met challenges, but recorded successes - Amosun
In these past two years, we have met challenges, we have also recorded successes. Just as we have created numerous opportunities for collective and individual development. You will agree with me that we have continued to achieve great strides in all Read more
Ogun PDP seeks divine support to oust Amosun
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State on Thursday began a spiritual warfare against the Action Congress of Nigeria-led administration of Governor Ibikunle Amosun. Read more
Iloawela Road construction progresses
Construction of the Iloawela Road in Ota, Ogun State is progressing. Pre-cast drainage construction is in progress on the road and also at Ahmadiyya. 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)
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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
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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
