Tag: August 20
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Isese Day: Traditionalists celebrate festival amid pomp, fanfare in Ogun state
Many traditional worshippers on Sunday thronged the streets and towns in Ogun state to celebrate this year’s Isese day festival. All five South West states declared Monday, August 21 as Iseese day but the festival is billed to hold yearly on the 20th of August.
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Oyo declares August 20 public holiday
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has approved 20th August of every year as Isese Day in the state. Makinde made this announcement on Friday in Ibadan the Oyo state capital. Recall that traditional religion adherents in the state have in the last few years demanded their public holiday. They have asked the state government to…