Not many Nigerians appreciate the fact the country’s constitution recognises three major religions – Islam, Christianity and traditional. The reasons are not far-fetched. Christianity and Islam gained wider ground thanks to the activities of European missionaries and Fulani jihadists, while the third leg of our religious tripod got the beating. Traditional religious practices were suppressed and, in several cases, denigrated …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Tuesday, 20 August 2024, a work-free day to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration is contained in a circular titled “Commemoration of Year 2024 Isese Day – Declaration of Work Free Day”, which was issued on Monday by the state’s Head of Service, Bode Agoro. The circular said the holiday …

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB has made a slight adjustment to the interview timetable for job seekers. The Board said the interview session set for Tuesday, 20th August 2024, clashes with the Isese Day, which is a public holiday in Oyo State. The Isese Day has been set aside in Oyo State to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba …

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akabi, on Sunday, denied allegations that he banned Isese celebration in his kingdom. Stating that he is a custodian of Yoruba culture, the traditional ruler said he only cautioned against the restriction of movement on people by the traditionalists, adding that “such will not be entertained in my domain. “There was never a time …

Monday, 21st August has been declared work-free for public servants in Lagos State. According to a statement on Friday by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the work-free day to commemorate this year’s Isese Day in the state. The Isese Day has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions …

The Oyo State Government has declared Monday as a maiden public holiday to celebrate Isese Day. The day is celebrated annually by traditionalists across the state. The announcement was contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to the state government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo on Friday. It read: “The Oyo State Governor, Governor Seyi Makinde has graciously approved 20th August …

The Traditional Religion Worshippers Association in Oyo State, on Friday, renewed its call on the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to follow the steps of other governors in South-West that have given approvals for the Isese Festival holiday in their respective states. A statement by its state Secretary, Fakayode Fatunde, and the Public Relations Officer, Taiwo Fagbohun, respectively, however, commended …

The Ogun State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, passed a resolution declaring 20th August as Isese Cultural Day in the state. At the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, immediately after their resumption from a two-week recess, the Assembly passed the resolution, titled “H.R. No.008/OG/2023-Observtation of Isese Day as Work-Free Day in Ogun State”. The Assembly …

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Monday ordered indigenes of llorin Emirate to sheathe their swords and close communication in the ongoing controversies generated by the letter written by Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. In a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir noted that …