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

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Little tiwa here is so fluent in Yoruba. Teach your kids your language and see how proud you’ll be when they become so good in it Our books and resources can be found here: linktr.ee/discoveryoruba #discoveryoruba #teachyoruba #learnyoruba

What does it mean to be Yorùbá in the 21st century? At the 4th Annual Think Yorùbá First Global Conference, Mr. Bolarinwa Oladimeji Bolarinwa Oladimeji, President of Think Yorùbá First, challenged participants to embrace their language, culture, values, and identity while shaping the future of the Yorùbá nation. A powerful call to remember our roots and define our future. #ThinkYorubaFirst #okunvoice

Know Your DPOs for Active Interaction and Prompt Emergency Intervention The Òndó State Police Command encourages residents to familiarize themselves with the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) serving within their respective jurisdictions. Maintaining regular communication with your DPO and Police Division fosters stronger police-community relations, enhances intelligence gathering and ensures swift response during emergencies. Security is a shared responsibility. By knowing your DPO and promptly reporting suspicious activities, residents can contribute significantly to crime prevention and the maintenance of peace and order within their communities. Stay informed. Stay vigilant. Know your DPO. Together, we can build a safer Òndó State. Source: @OndoPoliceNg Command @Ondo_PoliceNg

TO HRM IDAHOSA AGIDIGBI OLUTESE OF UTESE KINGDOM Happy Birthday (June 12th), Kábíyèsí Aláyélúwà You are the crown that dignifies Utese (Ilẹ Agbama), the wisdom that guides the land, the father that shelters all his children and subordinates Your reign is peace, your name is power, your legacy is forever. May your days be long, your strength be renewed, and your glory never fade. May Utese rise higher as you add another year. Kí ade pẹ́ l’órí, kí ìrùkẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ́ l’ọ́wọ́. Ẹ ó gbayì, Baba wa! Long live the King! Igba odun, odun kan ni o! 👑🎉

President of Think Yorùbá First, Mr. Bolarinwa Oladimeji, delivering a thought-provoking presentation on the identity of 21st-century Yorùbás at the 4th Annual Think Yorùbá First Global Conference held at the Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos. Exploring culture, values, language, and the future of Yorùbá identity in a rapidly changing world. #ThinkYorubaFirst

Look at this lady ooo😂😂😂 Our own iro and buba that has been in existence before the colonial era is your own present invention, trying to steal our fashion. #discoveryoruba #yorubalovers #yorubafashion

🥊🇳🇬 THE $100K CHAMPION IS BACK TO DEFEND HOME SOIL! 🐆👑 "I'm gonna make history again on my home soil." 🦅🔥 2025 PFL Africa Featherweight Champion Wasiu “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina is back in Lagos, hungrier than ever. After claiming the $100,000 prize and taking home that Featherweight belt, the Jaguar is ready to hunt once more and make global history on home turf! 📅 Saturday, June 13 | Eko Convention Centre 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW: pfl.info/nigeria #PFLNigeria | Saturday, June 13 | Live on SuperSport

🚨 The Biggest Night In African MMA Is Landing In Lagos. PFL Africa debuts Today, June 13th with explosive matchups including Wasi Adesina vs Ignacio and Ayinda vs Ocheme & Tickets are moving fast. Don’t get left out.

TYF 4th Yorùbá Global Conference Hosted on 6th of June 2026! Pix I: Idera Health Co-ordinator TYF Ondo State Ms. Esther Pix II: Mr. Oyenuga TYF USA PIX III: Agba Akin Demola Folarin Sec General Afenifere Paying Tribute to Pa Reuben Fasoranti for his 100th birthday

R–L: Mr. Bolarinwa Oladimeji, HRM Oba Francis Olusola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Otunba Abimbola Ashiru, and Otunba Deji Osibogun at the 4th Annual Think Yoruba First Global Conference. A gathering of distinguished leaders for the future of Yorubaland. #ThinkYorubaFirst

WHY I AM SUPPORTING PRESIDENT TINUBU "I am supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because he has roots in Osun State, and because it is the turn of the South. Nigerians should please give him time to implement his reforms. He has also made efforts in releasing funds to state governors to support development across the federation." — Governor Ademola Adeleke

Otunba Bimbola Ashiru, Chairman of @ODUAinvestment Company Limited, present at the 4th Annual @ThinkYoruba_1st Global Conference held today at the Human Resources Development Centre, @UnilagNigeria , as one of its distinguished speakers #ThinkYorubaFirst

YORUBA NATIONALISM SERIES – Weekly Global Conversation Join us for an inspiring conversation on leadership, mentorship, and the future of Yoruba youth. Topic: Role Modeling and Leadership Building for Yoruba Youth Guest Speaker: Hon. Lanre Laoshe Strong nations are built by strong leaders, and strong leaders are often shaped by the examples they choose to follow. This discussion will explore: • The importance of positive role models in youth development • Building leadership capacity among Yoruba youth • Character, discipline, and service as foundations of leadership • Preparing the next generation to lead Yorubaland and beyond The future of Yorubaland will be determined by the quality of leaders it produces today. 🗓 Date: 13th June 2026 🕗 Time: 8PM YLT 📢 Be part of the conversation. 🗣️ Think deeply. Speak boldly. Act collectively. #YorubaNationalismSeries #YorubaYouth #Leadership #Mentorship #ThinkYorubaFirst

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."

When will the lesson be learned?

What baffles me the most is that Nigerians are rarely willing to take responsibility and demand the necessary steps needed to put this country on the right track. Whenever they have the opportunity to speak out, they often allow distractions to take over, only to end up demanding the wrong things at the wrong time. You have a President who is considering granting states greater autonomy and more control over their affairs. Instead of using this opportunity to demand state policing and the powers needed to secure and protect the lives of their people, many choose to travel to Abuja shouting, "Tinubu Must Go." We all want the best for this country. One of the most effective ways to achieve that is by giving states the authority and powers they need to make Nigeria work through a truly decentralized system. --Poptyofv

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."

The Yoruba people paid heavy price for the Democracy Nigeria enjoys today. Happy Democracy Day Nigerians!!!

The Representative of Idera Foundation, a valued partner of Think Yorùbá First, delivering her address at the 4th Annual Think Yorùbá First Global Conference, University of Lagos. #TinkYorubaFirstAnnualConference 2026