TYF Federal capital Territory Chapter

Creating a vibrant Yorùbá community in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria.
Let us come together and build a cohesive&purposeful community in the F.C.T.

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House of Representatives, National Assembly
Office of the House Spokesman

PRESS STATEMENT
For Immediate Release

CONSTITUTION ALTERATION: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES STATE POLICE BILL

Abuja, FCT | Thursday, June 11, 2026 — The House of Representatives on Thursday, passed the Constitution Alteration Bill providing for the establishment of State Police and for Related Matters, with 289 Members voting in favour, 1 voting against, and none abstaining, following confirmation of the constitutionally required quorum.

Prior to the commencement of voting, attendance was verified and confirmed at 290 Members, satisfying the constitutional requirement of a two-thirds quorum of the 360-member House.

The Bill, which contains 18 clauses and amends Sections 214–216 and other relevant provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As amended), was read for the Third Time and subsequently passed by the House. As a key component of the ongoing constitutional review process, it was prioritised for consideration and passage, while voting on other Constitution Alteration Bills was deferred.

The decision represents a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture through a decentralised policing framework, with provisions for coordination, oversight, accountability, and the clear delineation of responsibilities between federal and subnational policing authorities, aimed at delivering more responsive and effective security services.

Commenting on the outcome, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, stated that security is the foundation upon which every other aspiration of nationhood rests.

"By passing this Bill, the House has taken a decisive constitutional step towards creating a policing framework that is more responsive to local realities while remaining firmly anchored within the unity and sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Nigeria," he stated.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, described the outcome as a strong expression of the House’s responsiveness to national consensus on the need for security sector reform and improved governance structures.

The State Police proposal forms part of a broader package of constitutional amendments covering electoral reforms, judicial reforms, local government administration, devolution of powers, fiscal reforms, human rights, institutional strengthening, and related governance issues.

The House of Representatives reiterates its commitment to an inclusive, transparent, and outcome-driven constitutional review process aimed at strengthening democracy, enhancing security, and improving governance across the federation in line with the aspirations of the Nigerian people.

Signed:

Rep. Akin Rotimi, mnipr
Spokesman, House of Representatives

#HouseNGR #HousePlenary #10thAssembly #PlenaryHighlights #ThePeoplesHouse

[TYF Federal capital Territory Chapter @TYFABJFCT]

Think Yoruba First appreciates Yoruba people worldwide for the success of the 4th Annual Yoruba Global Conference and their continued commitment to the progress and prosperity of Yorubaland.

[Aare kurunmi kakanfo @AKakanfo]

LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO THE YORUBA PEOPLE

FROM: THINK YORUBA FIRST (TYF)

APPRECIATION MESSAGE TO THE GLOBAL YORUBA COMMUNITY FOLLOWING THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 4TH ANNUAL YORUBA GLOBAL CONFERENCE

Dear Sons and Daughters of Odùduwà,

On behalf of Think Yoruba First (TYF), the Organizing Committee, our distinguished speakers, partners, collaborators, volunteers, and stakeholders, we extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Yoruba people across the world for the overwhelming success of the 4th Annual Yoruba Global Conference.

As the curtains on this remarkable gathering were drawn, we did so with immense pride, renewed hope, and a strengthened commitment to the future of Yorubaland and our people. The conference was not merely an event; it was a powerful demonstration of the enduring strength, intellectual capacity, cultural richness, and global relevance of the Yoruba nation.

The theme, "Yorubaland in a Multipolar World: The Hope of the Nation as a Nigeria Bloc," challenged us to think boldly about our place in an evolving global order. Through insightful discussions, strategic engagements, scholarly presentations, policy conversations, and cultural exchanges, we collectively explored pathways toward economic prosperity, political relevance, technological advancement, educational excellence, cultural preservation, and sustainable development for Yorubaland.

We are particularly grateful to:

- The thousands of participants who joined physically and virtually from across Nigeria, Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and other parts of the world.

- Our traditional rulers, elders, and custodians of Yoruba heritage whose wisdom continues to guide our collective aspirations.

- Scholars, academics, policy experts, business leaders, innovators, professionals, and youth representatives who contributed their knowledge and perspectives.

- Members of the Yoruba diaspora whose unwavering commitment to the advancement of our homeland remains inspiring.

- Partner organizations, institutions, sponsors, media partners, and volunteers whose support made the conference possible.

- Every Yoruba son and daughter who believes in the vision of a prosperous, united, and globally competitive Yorubaland.

The success of this conference reaffirms an important truth: when Yoruba people unite around a common purpose, there is no limit to what we can achieve. Our history teaches us that greatness is not inherited; it is continuously built through vision, sacrifice, collaboration, and strategic action.

As we move forward, let the conversations begun at this conference evolve into concrete actions. Let us strengthen our institutions, invest in our youth, preserve our language and culture, promote economic cooperation, deepen political engagement, and leverage our global networks for the benefit of future generations.

The future of Yorubaland will not be determined by circumstance alone. It will be shaped by the decisions we make today, the partnerships we build, and the collective determination we bring to the task of nation-building.

This conference has ended, but the struggle continues.

Let us remain united in purpose, courageous in vision, and steadfast in our commitment to the progress of the Yoruba nation and the prosperity of all our people.

With profound gratitude and respect,

Ẹ ṣé púpọ̀. A dúpẹ́ gidigidi.

Think Yoruba First (TYF)

"Together, we preserve our heritage, strengthen our people, and shape the future of Yorubaland."

[TYF Federal capital Territory Chapter @TYFABJFCT]

DEMOCRACY DAY 🇳🇬🕊️: The Yoruba people paid a heavy price for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today. We honor their sacrifices, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice, freedom, and democratic values.

Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria!

#June12 #DemocracyDay #ThinkYorubaFirst

[TYF Kwara-Kogi chapter @kwaraKogi]

The Yoruba people paid a heavy price for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today.

Today, we honor their sacrifices, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice and freedom.

Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬

#June12 #DemocracyDay #ThinkYorubaFirst

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Okun vlog......

How an okun person who just traveled out describe his/her environment.
Okun is such a beautiful dialect of the Yorùbá language

#YorubaBeyondSouthwestNigeria
#YorubaGreatness

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BREAKING 🇳🇬🚔🏛️: House of Representatives Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill for State Police, Defers Consideration of Other Reform Proposals.

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Think Yoruba First Abuja honours and celebrates your life and leadership today. May you enjoy long life, sound health, and continued strength in service to the Yoruba nation and beyond.

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“We are proudly Yoruba, not Emirate, not suffering from identity crisis” 🇳🇬🥁 — residents of Shao declare amid drums and songs of joy, affirming their cultural identity without hesitation.

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“Oyo owns Shao, Shao owns Oyo” — Alaafin of Oyo during his visit to Shao, restating the long held traditional claim without ambiguity.

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Afro-Cuban singer, songwriter, and percussionist Brenda Navarre initially made a name for herself on the island as a percussionist, through her work on batá drums, which are used in Yorùbá spiritual practices. (It was once sacrilegious for women to play those drums in Cuba, until recently.) Navarrete herself began studying percussion at age eight, and first learned the batá at 17, from a 13-year-old boy who was playing with Yorùbá Andabo, a renowned group in Cuba.
When I play batá or congas, I feel the energy is positive always," she says, exuberant. "They have years and years of transmitting positive energies into human beings. It's another form of communication, a conversation that transmits love and joy. "The West African Yorùbá faith, and its spiritual music, have thrived since the days of the slave trade in Cuba, which Navarrete cites as an inspiration.

[Aare kurunmi kakanfo @AKakanfo]

PUBLIC STATEMENT BY THINK YORUBA FIRST (TYF)

On Yoruba Unity and the Danger of Divisive Rhetoric

Think Yoruba First (TYF) wishes to inform the general public that our institution does not condone any act of division among the Yoruba people.

We strongly condemn the growing charade of divisive rhetoric that seeks to pitch the ancient Yoruba kingdoms against one another. These narratives—circulating across social media platforms, private conversations, and WhatsApp groups—represent a dangerous erosion of the unity that has historically defined the Yoruba nation.

We categorically oppose any attempt to fracture the House of Odùduwà through hate speech, tribalism, and deliberate misinformation.

Furthermore, TYF strongly condemns individuals—past or present—who have associated with our organization, yet engage in actions that undermine Yoruba traditional institutions and weaken the fabric of unity forged through shared struggle and sacrifice, particularly during the Kiriji War.

We also denounce those who, knowingly or unknowingly, play into external agendas aimed at destabilizing Yorubaland. History has shown that internal division is often the first tool used by external powers to weaken and dominate a people.

At TYF, our ideology is clear:
Our name is our mission—Think Yoruba First.

We exist to:

* Unite all Yoruba people across regions and borders
* Celebrate sub-ethnic diversity while strengthening collective identity
* Restore pride in Yoruba heritage, institutions, and destiny

We respect every Yoruba sub-ethnic identity—Ẹ̀gbá, Ìjẹ̀bú, Ọ̀yọ́, Ifẹ̀, Ondo, Ekiti, Ijesha, and beyond—and affirm that our diversity is our strength, not our weakness.

We use this opportunity to respectfully call on the two royal institutions of Yorubaland that has been at the center of the imbroglio that started in 2025:

* The seat of the Ooni of Ife (the Source)
* The seat of the Alaafin of Oyo (descendant of Oranmiyan)

to rise together in unity and issue a firm and coordinated warning against divisive actors who threaten the cohesion of Yorubaland.

At a time when unity is most needed, silence from leadership may be misinterpreted as tolerance of destructive rhetoric.

History provides sobering examples of what becomes of divided peoples:

* The fall of the Kingdom of Kongo Civil Wars, where internal divisions weakened the kingdom and accelerated foreign domination.
* The fragmentation of the Oyo Empire collapse, where internal political instability contributed to its eventual downfall.
* The partitioning of Africa during the Berlin Conference, which exploited disunity among African polities.
* The tragedy of the Rwandan Genocide, where sustained divisive rhetoric escalated into catastrophic violence.

These examples remind us that division is not merely a weakness—it is often a prelude to devastation.

We are aware that some of the loudest divisive voices may be influenced—directly or indirectly—by hidden interests seeking to ignite conflict within Yorubaland.

To such actors, we say clearly:
You are playing a dangerous game with the future of your own people.

This is 2026. The world is changing rapidly. Conflicts are rising globally, and only unified, self-aware peoples will survive and thrive in the emerging world order.

A divided people is a vulnerable people—easily manipulated, easily replaced, and easily erased.

Think Yoruba First calls on all Yoruba sons and daughters:

* Reject divisive rhetoric
* Uphold the dignity of our traditional institutions
* Promote unity in thought, speech, and action
* Think beyond parochial interests—Think Yoruba First

Unity is not optional, it is existential.

Dr. Bukola Adeniji.
Sec Gen
TYF

[TYF Federal capital Territory Chapter @TYFABJFCT]

🔥 Join us on Nationalism Hour — 9PM YLT 🔥

Topic: Hypertension: The Silent Killer in Our Communities.

Speaker: Mr. Stephen Ololade Otin
Idera Ambassador Oyo State.

🕘 Time: 9PM YLT
🎙 Venue: Nationalism Hour (X Space)

#Nationalismhour #HealthyCommunities #ThinkYorubaFirst

[Aare kurunmi kakanfo @AKakanfo]

Osun state has always been a problem for over 200 years as regards this ideology.
I am praying that this extremists start to attack government and civilian institutions so that our political leaders will understand that fundamentalists needs to be expelled out of Yorubaland.
This extremists are also very careful which is why they only brag on social media without copying their counterparts in Arewa with real actions.

They are mostly focused on capturing political power with Oyo and Osun State their prime target.

We have a lot of people who are sympathetic to them on X and are quick to call you a fake Muslim or Islamophobic when you expose this evil people.

We are waiting for them.

[TYF Federal capital Territory Chapter @TYFABJFCT]

Yoruba genius

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A 33-year-old Oluwole Olumuyiwa at his Architectural Firm in Lagos, c. 1962.

Trained at the University of Manchester between 1949 and 1954, where he graduated with First Class honours in Architecture and City Planning, Olumuyiwa refined his craft across Europe. He gained valuable experience with firms such as Architects’ Co-Partnership in London, worked on modernist projects in Rotterdam with Van den Broek and Bakema, and contributed to new town developments in Emmen, Stevenage, and parts of Switzerland, including specialised training in hospital design.

In 1958, he made history as the first Nigerian-trained architect to return home and establish a private practice. By 1960, he had founded Oluwole Olumuyiwa and Associates in Lagos, laying the foundation for indigenous architectural enterprise in post-colonial Nigeria.

A pioneer in both practice and policy, Olumuyiwa became the first President of the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria, helping to formalise and regulate the profession. He also co-directed Africa’s first architectural review, The West African Builder and Architect, and represented Nigeria at international conferences, including the Commonwealth Association of Architects in 1964, where he later rose to leadership.

His work lives on through the skyline of Lagos and beyond.

From Eko Hotels and Suites to Crusader House on Martins Street, the Management House on Idowu Taylor Street, UAC Housing Developments, and several educational and civic buildings, Olumuyiwa helped shape the physical identity of post-colonial Lagos.

Credit: ASIRI Magazine

[TYF Federal capital Territory Chapter @TYFABJFCT]

Ekiti continues to live up to the title “Fountain of Knowledge.” Congratulations to her and the Yoruba race.

[THINK YORUBA FIRST @ThinkYoruba_1st]

14-Year-Old Ekiti Student Crowned 2026 African Spelling Bee Champion [Junior Category]

In a historic achievement, 14-year-old Adeolu Oluwadamilola Ooreofe from Ekiti has been crowned the champion of the 2026 African Spelling Bee junior category held in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Before this remarkable achievement, she had already garnered several academic accolades, including second place in the 2023 MTN Spelling Bee, second place in the 2024 Ekiti State Spelling Bee, fifth place in the 2025 Africa Spelling Bee, and second place in the 2025 Nigeria Spelling Bee

#YorubaGreatness

🖋️ @ekititrends

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Oluwatobi Oyinlola, holds a Guinness World Records title for developing the world’s smallest GPS tracking device prototype 💥💥💥

The portable device measures 22.93 x 11.92 mm

#YorubaGreatness

[TYF Federal capital Territory Chapter @TYFABJFCT]

Ifa should be taught in schools, not just as a religion but as a philosophy. Children of other faiths can learn it too. Yoruba people must insist on it to shape our consciousness and preserve our culture.

[THINK YORUBA FIRST @ThinkYoruba_1st]

In Yorùbá culture, every life has a map and Ìtẹ̀fá is how you read it🔥

Ìtẹ̀fá (Ifá initiation) is the sacred rite through which a person receives their personal Odù: a spiritual signature that speaks to their destiny, their strengths, and the taboos they must observe to live well.

Not everyone is called to become a Babaláwo or Ìyánífá. But for those who are, this is where the journey begins — in covenant with Ọrúnmìlà, keeper of all destinies.

#ThinkYorubaFirst #YorubaCulture #Ìsẹ́sẹ́

[TYF Federal capital Territory Chapter @TYFABJFCT]

Yoruba Ronu series on Iran, oil, and power politics, 21 March 2026, 9 pm Yorubaland time.

Be there!

[TYF Federal capital Territory Chapter @TYFABJFCT]

Did you know? The free morning Abuja Metro ride leaves Abuja Metro Station in the city centre around 8:30 am, running along the Yellow Line with stops at Stadium, Kukwaba, Wupa, and Idu.
Perfect for a quick, hassle-free start to your day!