Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States Declare Public Holiday for Isese Day
Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states in Nigeria have declared Thursday a work-free public holiday to celebrate Isese Day, an annual traditional festival. Lagos specifically announced the holiday for the 2026 Isese Day, with an estimated 3 million residents expected to participate in the celebrations.
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Isese Day: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo declare Thursday work-free
Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states declare Thursday, August 20, a work-free day to commemorate Isese Day, celebrating Yoruba culture and traditional religion. Read More: https://punchng.com/isese-day-lagos-ogun-oyo-declare-thursday-work-free/
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Read full article →Lagos goes traditional as 3m residents celebrate Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day
By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Lagos State is set to take centre stage in the celebration of Yoruba heritage and spirituality on Thursday, as more than three million residents are expected to participate in activities marking the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day. To enable residents and visitors to participate fully in the celebration, the Lagos State Government […] The post Lagos goes traditional as 3m residents celebrate Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day appeared first on Vanguard News.
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