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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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Just In: Former Council Chairman, Hon. Adeola Jokomba Replaces Odesanya As State APC Scribe

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Kunle Adelabu Former Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba, was on Sunday confirmed as the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. He replaced his kinsman from Ikorodu and former lawmaker Hon. Olanrewaju Sunmi Odesanya, who was appointed as a Special Adviser, DAWN Commission & South West Integration. THE IMPACT gathered that Jokomba’s appointment was confirmed by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State. After serving as a Council…

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Oloja – Elect, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko Now ‘Apesin Eyo Oniko’

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Kunle Adelabu Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, the Oloja elect of Lagos, today honoured with title of the ‘Apesin Eyo Oniko’ (the one everyone gathered to worship). Chieftains of the Eyo Oniko group bestowed the honour when the group paid homage to the King Kosoko palace on Sunday, in commemoration of the 2023 Isese Day. Details soon …

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Ijede LCDA Chairman, Gbadebo- Alogba Felicitates Traditional Worshippers In Ijede Kingdom

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has felicitated with the traditionalists in Ijede kingdom, on the celebration of this year’s Isese Day. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba, in a statement released today and signed by her Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Nurat Temitope Durojaiye, said that day is designed to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Yorubas. She charged on the importance of preserving the culture and tradition of the race. “The Isese Day is an annual event marked to project the rich culture and age-long…

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Knighthood: Prominent Youth Leader In Ikorodu Congratulates Former Deputy Governor, Abiodun Ogunleye

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Wale Jagun The former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye has been congratulated on his conferment as a Knight of John Wesley (KJW), Methodist Church of Nigeria, by a prominent youth in Ikorodu and founder of the Real Initiatives, Mr Abolaji Oluwaseun Elesho. He described the award as a well – deserved honour for the political leader who is strong member of the Patriarch Bolaji Cathedral Methodist Church, Ita – Elewa, Ikorodu. Ogunleye, who is also a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making…

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Lagos Trains Artisans, Craftsmen

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Wale Jagun As part of strategic moves to bridge the skill gap in the housing sector, Lagos State is set to commence a comprehensive training project targeted at Artisans and Craftsmen in the sector. The skill acquisition programme which is tagged: “Master Craftsman Training Programme”, which commenced Saturday, August 19th, 2023 in Alimosho and Ikorodu LGAs, is designed to enable residents, mainly youths in the construction trades, to update their skills and acquire other competencies that will make them more employable and improve their economic well-being. Speaking on the programme,…

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