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2022: I am Yoruba, but I support Peter Obi. 6k likes; 2k reposts; 500 comments.
2026: I am Yoruba, but I love Peter. 5 likes; 1 repost (his own); zero comments.
Apparently, manifesting like a bastard or pretending to be one of us no longer attracts the engagement they desperately crave.
Kudos to the bonafide Yoruba faithfuls on this platform. We have collectively banished that pestilence from our social space and ensured that, never again, will the inferior stock among us be allowed to masquerade as the face, voice or conscience of the Yoruba race.
The masquerade has lost its audience, and the drums have gone silent.
Good Morning Severally...
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Most of you know this story, but none of you have heard it from me.
Back in September 2018, Femi Hamzat wanted to be Governor of Lagos State. He had thirteen years of public service under Asiwaju and BRF, with the record and backing to win. Then party leaders asked him to step aside for me.
It takes a rare man to put down what he wants without nursing a grudge. Femi shook my hand and five weeks later, agreed to run beside me. I have never forgotten that.
Anyone can read a CV but only the person in the room with a man when the cameras leave can tell you who he really is. For 2,711 days, I have been in that room with him.
When COVID-19 hit, when we faced our hardest weeks, when the Blue and Red Lines ran and when the Lekki Deep Sea Port opened, Femi was there. Long before any ribbon was cut, he was asking the tough questions an engineer asks.
In many states, deputies are kept in reserve. On day one, Femi promised to be the best deputy governor in Lagos history. He kept his word. In seven years, there has not been a single day I wondered whose side he was on. We have had one government, one direction, and one voice.
Lagos runs on a relay system. The baton is never passed to a runner standing still. You run at full speed inside the exchange zone, together, before the pass. That is how Lagos has been governed for 27 years, from Asiwaju to BRF, to Ambode, to me.
Femi is a deputy governor like no other. He built the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge under Fashola, digitized government under Asiwaju and holds a doctorate in engineering. His father served Lateef Jakande. This is in his blood.
Critics say Lagos keeps choosing from the same pool. I say Lagos trains its people. With major projects underway and a master plan stretching to 2052, this is not the time to experiment. What Femi presents today is not a campaign promise cooked up on a bus, it is the next leg of a race we have been running since 1999.
Lagos does not hand the baton to a man standing still. Today, you have seen the man who is already running. Let us move forward together with The Lagos PROMISE.
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Meet Yinka Ogunbiyi, the mind behind a robot that can braid hair up to five times faster than traditional methods. Could this innovation transform the future of hair braiding?
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The beauty of Yorùbá culture is truly unmatched. ❤️
While proudly displaying her Iro àti Bùbá and Gèlè in London, this Yorùbá woman encountered a young man who greeted her confidently in Yorùbá and showed his respect by bowing, almost prostrating before her.
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1. Mike Adenuga - Globacom/Conoil - $6.4B
2. Adebayo Ogunlesi - GIP/BlackRock - airports to $12.5B deal
3. Baba Ijebu - Premier Lotto
4. Segun Adebutu- Petrolex Refinery
The businesses Ogun State people have built are not something you and your people could bag in a lifetime.
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I have today signed the NIMC Act 2026 into law.
For nearly twenty years, Nigeria’s identity system operated under a law written for a different era. That era is over.
This new Act gives our nation a modern, secure and digital identity framework fit for the Nigeria we are building, a Nigeria on the path to becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy.
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Watch this young boy perform the Yorùbá Bàtá dance with remarkable precision.
Every step celebrates the richness and enduring legacy of Yorùbá culture.
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Some of you tagged Lagos state as “No Man’s Land.” You are now gaslighting by calling it “a cosmopolitan state.” From this, you seem to think you should coin the phrase “Lagos Igbo.”
There is no established ethnic group called “Lagos Igbo.” You may have “Delta Igbo” (the Igbo speaking communities in Delta State), but “Lagos Igbo” (the Igbo speaking communities in Lagos) has never been a thing here, can never be a thing, will never be a thing.
We will continue to correct this intuition. We only have Igbo residents in Lagos.
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Yorùbá culture is vibrant, deeply rooted in heritage, and strengthened by our shared unity.
#yorubagreatness
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The public is hereby informed that the 2026 Agemo Festival will hold on July 4–5 in Imosan-Ijẹ̀bú, with traditional processions from various communities.
Members of the public are encouraged to plan accordingly and observe all cultural guidelines.
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VIDEO: Ogun State Government Set to Commission New Drug Warehouse to Strengthen Healthcare Services
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Kayode Oloko: The Steady Hand Behind Think Yoruba First
Kayode Oloko, the General Manager of Think Yoruba First, marked another year of life. The day may have passed, but his impact on the movement remains enduring.
At the heart of Think Yoruba First is a team of dedicated individuals, and at the heart of that team is Kayode Oloko. As General Manager, he has been the anchor, the organiser, and the driving force behind the movement's daily operations. He ensures that the vision of Yoruba unity, security, and development is not just a dream but a functioning reality.
His work may not always be in the spotlight, but it is impossible to miss. From coordinating complex programmes to ensuring that every project aligns with the movement's goals, Kayode has proven himself to be a leader of quiet competence and unwavering dedication.
He is a man who does not seek attention but commands respect through his results. He is not loud, but his work speaks volumes. He is not flashy, but his contributions are solid and lasting.
As Think Yoruba First continues to grow and make waves, we recognise that much of that progress is thanks to the steady hand of Kayode Oloko. He is not just a manager. He is a builder, a strategist, and a true son of Yoruba land.
On behalf of The Yoruba Times, we join the Think Yoruba First family in celebrating him. We also appreciate his dedication to the Yoruba cause and the significant role he has played in advancing the vision of our people.
Kayode Oloko, your work is seen. Your efforts are valued. And your legacy is being written with every step you take.
Happy birthday, Sir. 🎉
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Wati magbo 4+4=8
Till 2031, by the grace of the Almighty.
Tinubu S.O.N movement…Watch out for more on this space!
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Let 2023 be the last time of Igbo interference in Lagos politics. Let there be no repeat in 2027. Lagos is like Anambra, Imo, any Nigerian state. It is not No Man’s Land, not Federal Capital Territory. It is Yoruba land. Mind your business.
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Moments from the 4th Annual Think Yoruba First Global Conference held at the University of Lagos, Akoka.
A gathering of great minds committed to the advancement of Yorubaland.
#ThinkYorubaFirst
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A proud rendition of the Ilé-Ifẹ̀ Anthem during the 4th Annual Think Yorùbá First Global Conference held at the Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos.
#thinkyorubafirst
#yorubagreatness
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has strengthened security measures around schools by enhancing surveillance and deploying additional security personnel to safeguard students, teachers, and educational facilities in response to growing concerns about threats to schools.
