Day: August 21, 2023

Federal Lawmaker, Council Chairmen Congratulate New APC State Scribe, Hon. Jokomba

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Kunle Adelabu The confirmation of the two – term Chairman of Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba, as the replacement for the outgoing State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been generating reactions with many political leaders and actors congratulating him. THE IMPACT broke the news of the confirmation of Jokomba, on Sunday. Among the first set of people to congratulate the new State Scribe of the party in the state, is the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson who…

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Former NBA Chair To Traditionalists: It’s Time To Reform Practice, Use Knowledge To Advance Society

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Kunle Adelabu A former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barr. Saheed Osuolale Kolawole Shillings, has called for the reform of the traditional practices and make them more attractive to people if they are to continue to be relevant. Shillings, who congratulated the traditional worshippers on the occasion of the ‘Isese’ Day, also described the declaration of a public in the commemoration of the day, as a milestone, and a development which has been welcomed by many. The senior lawyer made the clarion call in a statement issued on…

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Isese Day: Adeboruwa Calls For Further Extension For Public Holiday To Include Those In Private Sector

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Mariam Akinloye The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Emugoriade I, has called on the government to make the recognition extended to the Isese Day, in form of public holiday, be all – encompassing and include those in the private sector. Oba Kasali, who is the Royal Secretary of Ijebu Obas in Lagos, made the appeal while appreciating the Lagos State Government, for declaring today a public holiday in commemoration of the annual Isese Day which is marked every August 20. The Adeboruwa…

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Oloja Of Lagos – Elect Hosts Traditional Groups In Commemoration of 2023 Isese Day

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Kunle Adelabu -Calls for enabling law, support for custodians of culture Different traditional groups, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, visited the palace of King Kosoko of Lagos, to pay homage to the Oloja – elect of Lagos, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, in commemoration of this year’s Isese Day. The Isese Day, which Lagos State Government and other states in the Southwest, Nigeria, have declared a public holiday for on Monday (today), is being observed in all the six states of the Southwest, in recognition of the tradition and culture…

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Residents Approve State Govt’s Declaration Of Work – Free Day For Isese Celebration

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Wale Jagun Many residents of Ikorodu, have commended the Lagos State Government and welcomed its decision to declare a work – free day for the 2023 celebration of Isese Day, which many traditionalists have been clamouring for. Although, the annual celebration fell on a Sunday this year, but the Lagos State Government declared Monday as a public holiday for workers, the first time such declaration was being made in Lagos State. August 20 of every year is set aside for the Isese Day. While a public analyst, Oke Godwin OlaOluwa,…

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Ayangbure, IKODASS Chairman Welcome Govt’s Recognition For Isese Day

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye The First Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Oba s and Chiefs and the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegorushe, has welcomed the further recognition of the Isese Day by the State Government, with the declaration of a day as public holiday for its commemoration. Oba Shotobi also called for more support for the traditional practitioners who, according to him, are the custodians of culture and traditions, just like the government is doing for other religions.…

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