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An organisation tasked to inculcate the principles of our culture and values by promoting language, history, cultural studies, and political education.

[ThinkYorùbáFirst Èkó @TYFLagos]

Historic Exchange: Oba of Benin Presents Kolanut to Iyaloja-General to Mark Her Acceptance into the Palace

In the Benin Kingdom, the presentation of a kolanut is a deeply symbolic gesture rooted in tradition and respect. Offering kolanut to a guest signifies peace, hospitality, and spiritual acceptance. It is a sacred act that invokes blessings, unity, and the ancestral spirits' approval of the visitor’s presence. This ritual is especially meaningful when performed by the Oba, as it reflects the kingdom’s embrace and the guest’s honorable welcome into its cultural fold.

During this historic occasion, the Iyaloja-General was warmly received by the Oba of Benin and his esteemed chiefs in a ceremony rich with tradition and reverence. Following the symbolic kolanut offering, the Oba extended his royal blessings to the newly inaugurated market leaders, affirming their roles and responsibilities within the community. The event marked a powerful moment of cultural unity and leadership affirmation within the palace walls.

Credit;Prince Emmanuel Odunayo Ikusagba

[ÀNIKE Àjabiiji🌪️ @dqueenwarrior]

I am YORUBA FIRST
I am Yoruba first before Christianity and it doesn't take away my love and reverence for God.
I put my ethnicity first before my religion and I won't take sides with any enemy of Yorubas even if they are Christians like me💯

So help me God📌

[ThinkYorùbáFirst Èkó @TYFLagos]

@AjaddiAde Eko
Ilẹ miliki

[Malik Ajaddi ADE ⚖️😎❤️ @AjaddiAde]

Èkó lead others follow 👏🏾❤️

[Mick C. @BbSrl24]

@TYFLagos @StatiSense @nla_agba @TrackaNG @EbiriGbonka @MaldiniXerxes @kambbi @YemmyAj @_chiefagbabiaka @ThinkYoruba_1st @chiefinspect0r Lagos’ five-star rating confirms a vital truth: true governance is built on fiscal independence. Moving away from external allocations and deploying local resources to expand infrastructure is the only scalable way to transform public administration into a high-performing asset.

[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

[Oyíndà @yorubachic]

Akorede is such a pretty name 🩷

[Lord Of Warri @Lord_Of_Warri]

Good Morning Nigerians,

Tompolo has ordered his Ijaw boys to block the river routes tomorrow. It was originally planned for today, but they lacked the numbers, so they’re mobilizing more people to make it happen.

He also instructed the Urhobos to block Warri roads. I’m wondering which roads exactly — because if they touch our own, they won’t like the response they’ll get.

If they go ahead and block the river routes tomorrow as planned, without any military intervention we will treat it as a direct act of aggression and prepare to defend ourselves accordingly.

This is not 1997.

[Depegan of Lagos 🇳🇬🇺🇸 @Mautiin01]

VeryDarkMan says terrorists and bandits are coming to Lagos and that nobody can stop them.

That’s a serious security claim. The DSS and Police should invite him to disclose the source of his information and assist investigations.

Security is not a joke.🚶🏿‍♂️

@OfficialDSSNG @PoliceNG

[Osas @osazenoo]

Our Troop are mopping up these b@stards. ISWAP/Boko Haram fighters abandoned their motorcycle in the forest and fled.

More strength to our patriotic troops.

[HRM Oba Omotooyosi Bayo M.Akinleye @KabiesiOlukosi]

Don’t let them change the narrative.

Oyo kidnappers are not political actors, they are RELIGIOUS actors.

They demanded for Religion laws, not political party law.

Retweet to expose the truth.

[Aare kurunmi kakanfo @AKakanfo]

Tinubu till 2031✌🏿.
The Jonathan script will not be repeated for Asiwaju✌🏿

[OLUWAKEMISOLA👑💎 @TheOnlyFarry]

I have served in Yoruba associations before, I have also served in Islamic associations before.

There is nothing you want to say tha can make me put religion first before my tribe. Anything you want to present is dead on arrival.

I am a Fearless Yoruba Woman.

[The Yoruba Times @TheYorubaTimes]

Two Fulani Men Taken into Custody in Odogbolu for Possession of Large Sums of Money

Security agencies in Atiba, Odogbolu Local Government Area, have taken two Fulani men into custody for possession of large sums of money. The suspects are currently being held as investigations continue into the source of the funds.

[The Yoruba Times @TheYorubaTimes]

BREAKING 🇳🇬🚨: Oyo Abduction: Bandits reportedly demand implementation of Sharia law in Oyo State as part of their ransom conditions.

[TYF Political Action Committee- TYF PAC @TyfPacc]

BREAKING: Eda Oniyo Residents Stage Protest, Demand Urgent Government Action Over Abducted Victim

[Think Yorùbá First Ondo/Ekiti @TYFOndoEkiti]

#PlenaryHighlights: House Demands Rescue of Abducted Ekiti Worshippers, Urgent Relief for Karim Lamido Victims

The House of Representatives at its plenary on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, adopted two Matters of Urgent Public Importance addressing security and humanitarian concerns in Ekiti and Taraba States.

The resolutions reflect the House's continued commitment to responding swiftly to issues affecting the safety, welfare, and well-being of Nigerians through targeted legislative intervention.

Ekiti Abduction

Following concerns over the abduction of worshippers during an open-air crusade in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State on April 28, 2026, the House condemned the attack and urged the Nigeria Police Force, Armed Forces of Nigeria, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies to intensify coordinated operations to secure the immediate rescue of the victims, including women, children, and the elderly, and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Credits:@HouseNGR

[TYF Political Action Committee- TYF PAC @TyfPacc]

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: 2 men abducted by bandits in Kebbi State, one identified as the APC Party Chairman of Koko Besse LGA, amid urgent calls for security intervention and rescue efforts.

[Lord Of Warri @Lord_Of_Warri]

You woke up, had your bath, left your house and headed to the park. You left your local government, your state, and your entire region, traveled to another region, another state, another local government.

You stepped down from the bus and immediately demanded that the people there stop speaking their own language and speak English instead.

Some of you are already m@d, but you don’t even know it yet.

[Think Yoruba First - Europe Chapter @TYF_Europe]

2 Days to Go!

The countdown is on to the 4th Annual Yoruba Global Conference 2026.

In just 2 days, Yoruba leaders, professionals, youths, and visionaries from around the world will gather to discuss the future of Yorubaland and its role in a changing global landscape.

🗓 June 6, 2026
📍 UNILAG, Akoka

The conversation. The vision. The future. Don't miss it.

#YGC2026 #ThinkFirstYoruba #YorubaGlobalConference #YorubaNation

[The Yoruba Times @TheYorubaTimes]

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Residents apprehend suspected bandit in Itamaga, Ikorodu with stolen amenities found in his bag as he was overpowered and detained amid growing insecurity concerns in the area