Isese Day: Ogun declares Thursday public holiday

By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Ogun State government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Isese Day celebration.The declaration, according to the state government, underscores its commitment to preserving and promoting Yoruba culture, heritage and traditional values.The government, in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the holiday would provide an opportunity for