The Yoruba Times: A Media House for the Voiceless and a Voice for Humanity
Defending the truth. Defending humanity. Defending our future.
When we set out to establish The Yoruba Times, we did not set out merely to start an ordinary media organization, we set out to build a media institution dedicated to a clear mission: to defend the truth, to amplify the voices of people in the global south, all humanity, and to engage with the world from a place of clarity, conviction, and courage. We are not a niche publication, we are not an ethnic project, we are a media house with a global outlook, rooted in a deep commitment to indigenous people and their place in the world.
Incorporated on 19 April, 2023, The Yoruba Times was founded to fill a significant gap in public discourse: the absence of a consistent, independent, non-governmental conservative media voice in Sub-saharan Africa.
In a media environment often compromised by political interference, commercial pressure, and a troubling indifference to the public interest, we have chosen a different path. We are independent. We are not beholden to any political party, government, or interest group. Our editorial decisions are guided solely by the values of truth, fairness, and accountability. We report without fear and publish without favour. We do so not as a display of bravado, but because we believe that journalism has a sacred duty to hold power to account and to give voice to the voiceless.
What We Cover
Our coverage spans the full spectrum of public affairs. We report on national politics and the policies of global capitals. We cover the economy, the environment, technology, culture, and sport. We are as interested in the struggles of a subsistence farmer in Ibarapa, Oyo state western Nigeria as we are in the decisions of the United Nations Security Council in New York city. We do not treat these as separate concerns. We believe that the world is a global village and interconnected, and that the forces shaping the world and mankind across continents are similar.
At the same time, we remain rooted in the realities of people in sub-Saharan Africa especially the Yoruba people who have been victims of genocide, political suppression, trans-Atlantic slave trade and colonialism for the past 400 years. We report on the issues that matter most to our people: security, economic empowerment, political representation, and cultural preservation. We expose the activities of criminal networks, hold leaders accountable for their failures, and celebrate the achievements of our people in every field of human endeavour. We do this not because we are parochial, but because we believe that a people who do not tell their own story will have their story told by others.
Our Principles
Truth
Not as a slogan, but as a discipline. We verify facts before we publish them, and we correct our mistakes when we make them.
Independence
Not as a posture, but as a practice. We accept no funding, influence, or instruction that would compromise our editorial freedom.
Fairness
Not as a compromise, but as a principle. We present multiple perspectives on contentious issues, allowing readers to think for themselves.
Service
Not as a strategy, but as a calling. Our journalism is dedicated to the public interest, not to private ambition or political advancement.
The Yoruba Times is not a mouthpiece for any politician or party. We are not an extension of any government or institution. We are a media house with a conscience, a vision, and a voice. We are a platform for those who have been silenced, a mirror for those in power, and a compass for those seeking direction in a confusing and often dangerous world.
We are also a platform for conversation. We publish opinions that challenge our own, because we believe that robust debate is the lifeblood of democracy. We welcome contributions from all who share our commitment to truth, justice, and the advancement of the Yoruba people. We do not claim to have all the answers, but we are determined to ask the right questions.
A Promise
As we continue to grow, we remain deeply grateful to our readers, our contributors, and our supporters. We know that trust is earned, not given. We are committed to earning it every day through the quality of our work, the integrity of our reporting, and the consistency of our values.
The road ahead is long, and the challenges are many. But we are not afraid. We are not deterred. We are not silent. The Yoruba Times will continue to report, to analyse, to expose, and to inspire. We will continue to defend the Yoruba people, their culture, and their interests, while also engaging with the world as responsible global citizens.
The Yoruba Times is not just a media house. It is a promise: a promise that our stories will be told; a promise that our voices will be heard; and a promise that we will never stop working for a better future for our people and for our nation.
The Yoruba Times — Defending the truth, Defending humanity and Defending our future