Legendary 2face Idibia has finally taken to the media to share his reason Why he moved out Of festac where the whole Music journey began for him.
If You read the Festac Icon Vol 1 where 2face Idibia was celebrated , he moved into Festac in 1998Read More »Why 2face Moved Out Of Festac
Toyin Nwosu , wife of Deputy MD Sun newspapers Steve Nwosu have reportedly been freed by her Abductors. Toyin has been released early this morning after spending 2 days in captivity . The Kidnappers dropped her off by off near Zenith Bank by Festac bridge and sped off with their boat.
According to Nation Nigeria,Read More »Kidnapped Toyin Nwosu Released
Festac residents no have another addition to schools in Festac. Two Nigerian Music Pioneers Seyi Sodimu partners with wife Tolu Sodimu to building a brand new multi-million Naira International School in the heart of Agboju Festac area of Lagos state.
It is a thing of Joy for the Education sector in Amuwo Odofin as a whole. The school HOPE SPRING INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AGBOJU is located at 7, Frank Street, Agboju, Lagos. The school which officially opened in September 2014 has now been completed with government approval.Read More »Festac Multimiliion Naira School Completed
In the Fourth Volume of Festac Icon , we would be celebrating this time around a female singer who lived part of her Life in our wonderful residential Town , Festac town. The lady with a dual citizenship; French by birth and Nigerian by heritage and known as Africans Singing Sensation. She is no other than the talented singer we all know as Asa. Asa born… Read More »Festac Icon Vol 4 – Asa
Sure you heard about the lady who was kidnapped from her home in Amuwo Odofin yesterday , Toyin Nwosu is the wife of Deputy MD Sun Newspaper, Steve Nwosu.
The Kidnappers have gotten in contact and made a request of N100 Million Naira according to Vanguard.
Narrating his encounter with the abductors, Mr Steve Nwosu saidRead More »Toyin Nwosu Kidnappers Demand N100 Million Ransom
Friends of Toyin Nwosu say she was kidnapped this morning in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos around 2:00am right in the presence of her family. She is 40 and a mother of 4. The kidnappers escaped through the canal at Amuwo area and are yet to contact her family. Anyone with any useful info should contact the nearest police station. Source: LIB
The anti-robbery squad of the Area E Command headquarters , Festac Town during the weekend recovered 42 Live cartridges and 9 pump actions from suspected robbers. A Motorcyclist was apprehended during a routine anti-crime patrol along the 7th avenue road , Festac Town Lagos.
This is just less than two weeks after the Raid of Okada riders / motorcyclists around that area. The raid which was done in compliance with restriction on motorcycles /okada by Lagos State Government.
According to Thisday,
“Our policemen were on a routine anti-crime patrol along 7th Avenue, Festac Town, sighted one unregistered motor cycle with two passengers, carrying a suspicious bag.
“When challenged by the policemen, the men suddenly abandoned their motorbike and their bag, and took to their heels. When searched, 9 Pump action guns and 42 live cartridges were found.”Read More »Festac Police Recover Arms & Ammunitions
Festac has opened its wide arms to embrace and welcome a Mega Medical Diagnostic Center , Clinix Healthcare. The chairman , Clinix healthcare in Lagos Pastor Itua Ighodalo opened the Center in Festac end of Okota Road, Amuwo Odofin, on 3rd September 2015. Pastor Itua Ighodalo revealed that the new facility would host a mother and child centre for delivery of high quality and affordable infant… Read More »Clinix Opens Second Mega Diagnostic Centre in Festac
Festac Icon this week brings to you the winner of the 10th edition of Gulder Ultimate Search , DENNIS OKIKE.
Dennis Okike became an icon when he found the 10th Symbol in the waters of Usaka River, Akwa-Ibom State and became the last man standing in the 10th Gulder Ultimate Search in 2013.
Dennis Okike is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2009/2010. The only son of his family, with issues going on in his family . His dad was shot in 1998 and since then life wasn’t a bed of roses .That didn’t keep his faith down.
Dennis Okike never gave up , in fact the 10th edition was his 2rd attempt .Read More »Festac Icon Vol 3- Dennis Okike
Good news, finally the long awaited Cinemas that is to be launched in Festival Mall is here. Just less than 16 days , the Silverbird cinemas would be opening in Festival Mall soon with the additional presence of Silverbird Cinema which would be coming in with four large screens, Festac would be a place to visit . Spread the good news.
With the recent happenings and focus on Okada riders / Motorcyclists in Festac Town , Lagos the question has risen asking , should there be a ban on Okada and Okada riders ?
With the recent raid on some Okada riders in the 7th avenue area during the week by team of security operatives drawn from the state task force, Rapid Response Squad,Read More »Should Okada Be Banned In Festac Town ?
Angela Okorie , Nollywood actress had Rumours shut down as she celebrated her birthday on 29th August 2015. It was sure fun and friends were there to make it a fun-filled night. Check out Photos from her birthday here.
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Hello Festac , another TGIF is here and something great is happening today. La-Scatter entertainment presents POSH FRIDAY : SUIT AND TIE SERIES. So Its Posh Friday NiTE @ Rumours Festac Town , Lagos. Be there , dont miss out.. Date: Friday 4th September 2015 Venue: 1st Avenue-Opp J-Close-Festac Town Lagos Nigeria Doors Open at 11PM Prompt.
7th Avenue festac town was under siege and raid based on intelligence by the Police command yesterday at about 12 midnight . Policemen were said to have raided okada riders and no fewer than 100 motorcycles were impounded.
Also it was reported that during this raid , 2 people were killed , an okada rider,Emmanuel Omofule, said to be from Calabar, Cross River State was shot dead as it turned into violence and Audu Michika from Adamawa State. Some policemen were injured as from bottles and stones hurled at them.
Punch Metro reported that the operation was led by policemen attached to the state task force, the Rapid Response Squad, the FESTAC, Satellite Town and Trade Fair police Read More »Police Midnight Raid In Festac Leaves 2 Dead
Attempt by a fleeing driver to divert a trailer loaded with 600 bags of rice, valued at N6 million, has been averted by policemen attached to Area ‘E’ Command, Festac, with the arrest of four suspects.
The truck driver, James Usman, a staff of H. Safiediene Transport Company Limited, reportedly loaded the truck from Ports of Lagos, Apapa Wharf, Sunday, for onward transfer to the company’s warehouse at Agboju.
However, he allegedly diverted the truck, number plates BDG 524 XH, to Mile 2 Estate, from where he reportedly alerted the others to come and transfer the goods onto another truck. Time was 8p.m.
Read More »4 Arrested For Diverting of 600 bags of rice In Festac