Think Yoruba First - Europe Chapter

Building a community of Yoruba diaspora in Europe

[Think Yoruba First - Europe Chapter @TYF_Europe]

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[The Yoruba Times @TheYorubaTimes]

WATCH 🇳🇬⚠️: Footage from parts of northern Nigeria shows bandit attacks on civilians, including reported sexual violence against a kidnapped victim, as insecurity worsens and security agencies face renewed pressure to act decisively.

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BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Bandits Abduct Kwara Primary School Teacher Shina Adeoye Along Obbo-Ile–Eruku Road While Heading To Work, Residents Decry Lack Of Security Presence.

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Traditionalist Leader Calls on Government: "Stop Sidelining Us, Our Participation Is for the Common Good"

[TYF Political Action Committee- TYF PAC @TyfPacc]

I'll not lie to anyone. I'm involved in Yoruba traditional spiritual practices, and I will not enter Jahannam (hellfire) because I'm Yoruba. Both my parents are Yoruba, I was born and raised in Yorubaland, and I still live in Yorubaland. Therefore, the Yoruba spirituality is part of my identity, and I can benefit from it for the rest of my life." — Alfa Bamidele declares.

[THINK YORUBA FIRST @ThinkYoruba_1st]

Yorùbá have been practicing wrestling, it's a form of entertainment and a tool on battle front, when fighting tool aren't present.

Till today, Gídígbò is a cultural festival in Offa Kwara state

#YorubaHeritage
🎥Óyindà

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#YorubaBeyondSouthwestNigeria

This is the Oworo dialect of the Yorùbá language. The Oworo people, Okun and the Ogori Magongo of Kogi state are extractions of the Yorùbá people.

#YorubaGreatness

[TYF Kwara-Kogi chapter @kwaraKogi]

Success is not achieved in a day; it is built through consistent effort, patience, and determination.

As the week comes to a close, keep believing in your dreams and stay committed to your goals. Every step forward is progress.

Have a blessed and productive Friday.

[TYF Kwara-Kogi chapter @kwaraKogi]

HRM Oba Esuwoye II👑

[Okun Voice @okunvoice]

Stay focused. Stay consistent. Stay hopeful.

Every small step taken today brings you closer to tomorrow's success.

[Okun Voice @okunvoice]

IYA KOGI - Latest Yoruba Movie 2026, Mimisola Daniel, Jire Olaleye,Shola kosoko,Rapheal niyi
https://t.co/HN6bgA92b8

How genuine is a mother's love to her children?..find out in this intriguing family story full of love,romance, denial,suspence.
IYA KOGI is produced under the umbrella of the Okun Filmmakers Forum...it is our 1st...it is an attempt...we need your support and encouragement...because we want to do more...we want to put Okun on the Nollywood map...and even beyond.

Okun kan ka se...
Ile kan ka ti jade.

[TYF Political Action Committee- TYF PAC @TyfPacc]

fulani b@ndits destroyed a native's farm at Ankpa local government area, Kogi State.

[TYF Political Action Committee- TYF PAC @TyfPacc]

BREAKING: State Police Constitutional Amendment Nears Completion, Presidency Announces

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has moved a step closer to the establishment of State Police, with the Presidency confirming that work on the required constitutional amendment is nearing completion.

Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday after a high-level consultative meeting held at the State House, Abuja.

According to Gbajabiamila, discussions on the framework for State Police began several months ago following a directive from President Tinubu. He noted that extensive consultations and legal reviews have now advanced significantly, bringing the proposed reform closer to reality.

"Establishing State Police is not something that you do with the snap of the fingers. There is a lot involved in terms of constitution and legalities. Thank God we have now gained a lot of traction. Hopefully, the amendment will come shortly," he said.

The Chief of Staff explained that the immediate focus is on securing the necessary constitutional amendment, after which an enabling law will be enacted to provide the legal framework for the operation of State Police across the country.

He further stated that national discussions have moved beyond the question of whether State Police should be established, with attention now focused on how to structure and implement the system effectively.

The development is being viewed as a major milestone in Nigeria's efforts to reform its security architecture amid growing concerns over insecurity, kidnapping, terrorism, and violent crimes across various parts of the country.

If approved by the National Assembly and ratified by the required number of State Houses of Assembly, State Police would represent one of the most significant constitutional and security reforms in Nigeria's recent history.

[THINK YORUBA FIRST @ThinkYoruba_1st]

Usen kingdom an Ifẹ civilization in Edo state..... Yorùbá nation extends beyond Southwest Nigeria

#YorubaGreatness

[ThinkYorùbáFirst Èkó @TYFLagos]

Lagos rated Nigeria’s best state in 2025

Lagos State has been named Nigeria’s best-performing state in the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index, emerging as the only state in the country to attain a five-star rating in the annual assessment of governance and development outcomes.

The ranking, released by Phillips Consulting, evaluated the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory across key sectors, including fiscal management, economic development, infrastructure, healthcare, education, governance, environmental sustainability and digital access.

According to the report, Lagos was the sole state to secure what was described as an “exceptional” rating, placing it first overall among all states of the federation. The assessment combined objective development indicators with citizens’ perception surveys to provide a comprehensive measure of state performance.

Trailing Lagos in the ranking were Ogun, Kaduna, Adamawa and Niger states, which all secured four-star ratings under the index’s performance framework. While the states were recognised for strong performances across several indicators, the report said none matched Lagos in overall governance effectiveness, economic resilience and service delivery.

The report added that, unlike many states that remain heavily dependent on federal allocations, Lagos had consistently demonstrated the ability to generate and deploy local resources to finance development projects and expand public services.

According to the report, this factor played a significant role in the final assessment. It stated that the 2025 index adopted a methodology that assigned 70 per cent weight to objective performance indicators and 30 per cent to citizen perception scores.

Nearly 10,000 respondents participated in the survey component of the exercise, providing insights into public confidence in governance and service delivery across the country, according to the report.

The report said Lagos’ emergence as the only five-star state reflected not only its economic strength but also the effectiveness of governance structures developed over successive administrations.

It added that while Lagos had consistently ranked among Nigeria’s top-performing states in previous editions of the index, the 2025 outcome marked a wider gap between the state and its closest competitors, as no other state attained a five-star rating.

Ogun State, which ranked second overall, retained its status as one of Nigeria’s most industrialised states, while Kaduna, Adamawa and Niger recorded performances that earned them places in the four-star category.

The report noted that the performance of the four states demonstrated increasing competitiveness among leading subnational governments, even as Lagos continued to maintain its leadership position.

Phillips Consulting stated that the objective of the index extends beyond ranking states, describing it as a strategic governance tool designed to help policymakers identify performance gaps, benchmark progress and implement evidence-based reforms.

Cc:@edward_wonder @MobilePunch

[TYF Political Action Committee- TYF PAC @TyfPacc]

IT'S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.

2 DAYS TO GO!

The future of Yorubaland will not wait, and neither should we.

Join Yoruba thinkers, leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and patriots from across the world at the 4th Annual Yoruba Global Conference as we engage the ideas, opportunities, and challenges that will shape our collective future.

The conversation is now. The time is now.

📅 June 6, 2026
📍 HR Department Hall, UNILAG, Akoka

#YGC2026 #ThinkYorubaFirst #Yorubaland

[Think Yoruba First - Europe Chapter @TYF_Europe]

The Yoruba say, "Bí a kò bá rìn, a kì o dé ibi tí a ń lọ."
(If we do not move, we cannot reach our destination.)

Keep moving forward, no matter how small the step. Progress comes to those who remain focused, consistent, and determined.

Wishing us a fruitful and inspiring Friday.

#ThinkYorubaFirst #YorubaWisdom

[THINK YORUBA FIRST @ThinkYoruba_1st]

Fatai Rolling Dollar

One of the voices that shaped an era. May his soul continue to rest well 🕊️

[Okun Voice @okunvoice]

Some of these programs really traumatized a lot of us while growing up

[Think Yoruba First - Europe Chapter @TYF_Europe]

Kanyinsola Ajayi has set a new Nigerian 100m record of 9.84s, becoming the world's fastest man of the season.

A shining example of talent, hard work, and determination.

Congratulations, Kanyinsola!

#ThinkYorubaFirst #YorubaExcellence #KanyinsolaAjayi #PrideOfNigeria