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NIWA Gets 47-Seater WaterBus for Commuters In Festac, Mile 2 Environs

Good News !! if you frequently patronize the waterway transport then this is for you .

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has received two catamaran passenger WaterBus boats built by SeaLink Marine Boatyard in Lagos, Nigeria.

The boats were received by Mr. Mu’azu Sambo the Area Manager, Lagos on behalf of the Managing Director NIWA. He said that the boats received will be deployed as soon as a private operator is engaged.

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Mu’azu Sambo the Area Manager, NIWA

He said 
Read More »NIWA Gets 47-Seater WaterBus for Commuters In Festac, Mile 2 Environs

Comrade Adewale Attacked At Adeniji-Adele House (Photos)

6th Of May 2016 was another day for everyone but not a good one for Comrade  Adewale, former chairman Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Council Area, Lagos State as he escaped attempted attack led by APC Party Chairman during a condolence visit on Friday . The relatives of late Prince Ademola Adeniji-Adele brutally assaulted his son-in-law .

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Comrade- Ayodele-Adewale

The incident occurred at A Close, 712 Road Festac Town, residence of the late former Commissioner. for Sports, Prince Ademola Adeniji-Adele.  Recounting the terrible ordeal to us  , Comrade Adewale saidRead More »Comrade Adewale Attacked At Adeniji-Adele House (Photos)

Festac Icon Vol 13 : Engr. Valentine Oluseyi Buraimoh

Engr. Valentine Oluseyi Buraimoh was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Christopher Olanusi Buraimoh in Lagos State (Lagos Island Maternity) on 1st of April, 1977.

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He started his schooling at Holy Cross Catholic School where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. He thereafter moved to St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, Lagos where he passed his West Africa School Certificate. He pursued his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering at the Lagos State University (LASU).Read More »Festac Icon Vol 13 : Engr. Valentine Oluseyi Buraimoh

Festac Police Recover Arms at Alaba International Market

Detectives from Area E Festac Command stormed and recovered high caliber guns such as pump actions, double barrels, short guns and live ammunition in the market.

Thus, the leader of the market, Mr Emeka Mozoba and some of the security men in the market were arrested and detained at Festac police command.

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This, as it is reported, is against the backdrop of a trade dispute going on in the market between the market union and some traders over demands for N300,000 per shop for the occupants by the union.Read More »Festac Police Recover Arms at Alaba International Market

Festac Living : Living In 1st Avenue Festac Town

1st Avenue is one of the avenues in Festac town . 1st avenue is mostly a residential area with a few businesses and hangout spots. Mostly a serene environment , quiet and
most people see it as a place where the well to do live. The area spans from 1st gate down to the end of the road.

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12 Road 1st Avenue Festac Town

 

It’s a mix of residential, business district and nightlife, a walk in this street will reveal a lot . some of the residential buildings are being converted into office space though. At night, another aspect of 1st Avenue will reveal itself: Bars, Night clubs and restaurants will light up the place like G-hoppers, Rumors, Heavens, New chop Villa, House 9 etc.Read More »Festac Living : Living In 1st Avenue Festac Town

2 Dead ,1 Injured At Forte Oil Station 21 Road Festac Town.

The Fuel scarcity in the country as obviously paralysed Amuwo Odofin and the Festac Town community as everyone is looking for every single opportunity to get Fuel .


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The lingering fuel scarcity condition in the country has been a source of continuous concern to the masses as there have been instance of increased violence especially around filling stations in a bid to get the product.

It was a gory Wednesday in Festac  as the normal hustle , queuing up for fuel turned to blood bath.Read More »2 Dead ,1 Injured At Forte Oil Station 21 Road Festac Town.