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Lagos Joins Other Southwest States To Celebrate Isese Day
In a bid to promote and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the state, Lagos State joined other South-West states in celebrating Isese Day, observed on August 20th, in line with the United Nations' World Traditional Religion Day.
Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Yoruba On Isese Day
The Chairman of the South West Governors Forum and Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Yoruba on Isese Day being celebrated across the six South West states today, August 20.
Lagos declares Tuesday work-free for Isese Day celebration
The Lagos State Government has declared Tuesday, 20 August, 2024 as work-free for public servants to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration.
Lagos Celebrates World Indigenous Day
Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, joined others across the globe to commemorate World Indigenous Day with an event held at Freedom Park, Lagos, Nigeria on Friday.
Soyinka Centre ready for public use in few months – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday expressed satisfaction with the level of ongoing work on the newly refurbished Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, Iganmu, in Lagos.
TAMPAN stages play to celebrate Senator Adefuye 80th birthday
Members of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) staged a play to depict the humble beginning of Senator Anthony Adefuye at the J. F Ade-Ajayi auditorium in the University of Lagos, Akoka on Saturday, as part of the week-long activities to mark the philanthropist 80th birthday celebration.
Teenage Nigerian autistic boy targets Guinness World Record for largest art canvas
A 14-year-old Nigerian art sensation, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke (Kanye) is attempting to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS with the painting of artwork on canvas that will measure 10,000 square feet.
Sanwo-Olu presents staff of office to Ologba of Ogba
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, presented a staff of office to Oba Egbeyemi Oladimeji, the new Ologba of Ogba, in Agege Local Government Area
LASPARK To Renovate Ndubuisi Kanu Park At Alausa
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has announced the commencement of rehabilitation works at Ndubuisi Kanu Park in Alausa.
Lagos Govt celebrates Soyinka at 90
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday evening organised a special event to celebrate the 90th birthday of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.