Ifa Religion Council calls on Tinubu to declare national holidays for Isese Festival
The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has asked President Bola Tinubu to officially recognise Isese followers by making August 20 and 21 national public holidays. Fayemi Fakayode, the council’s president, made this request in a statement on Wednesday, August 20, in Ibadan, Oyo State, just before the 2025 Isese Day celebration. Fakayode said, “We […]
Isese Day: Lagos govt declares Wednesday public holiday
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that Wednesday, August 20, 2025, will be a public holiday for government workers in honour of the annual Isese Day festival. The declaration, made on Monday, August 18, shows the state government’s commitment to protecting local traditions while encouraging cultural harmony across Lagos. Isese Day is a celebration […]