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Festac Multimiliion Naira School Completed

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.

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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

Toyin Nwosu Kidnapped In Amuwo Odofin

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

Festac Police Recover Arms & Ammunitions

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.

Pregnant victim of police brutality loses baby

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

Clinix Opens Second Mega Diagnostic Centre in Festac

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 Vol 3- Dennis Okike

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.

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Dennis Okike never gave up , in fact the 10th edition was his 2rd attempt .Read More »Festac Icon Vol 3- Dennis Okike

Silverbird Cinema Festac Opening September 25th

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.

Festac Events: Posh Friday Nite, Rumours Festac

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.

Police Midnight Raid In Festac Leaves 2 Dead

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.

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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

Police Raid Criminal Hideout In Festac

September 2nd 2015, The Lagos State Police Command successfully carried out a raid on some identified criminals in their hideouts. The raid as described by the Nigerian Police was based on intelligence as it was aimed at dealing proactively with rising security threats in Festac Town. Included with these threats are reckless and lawless Okada riders , hoodlums also were not spared. About 20 Male suspects… Read More »Police Raid Criminal Hideout In Festac

Festac Icon Vol 2 : K-Peace

32-year old OlaKunle Ogunrombi is our Festac Icon for The week. Kunle Ogunrombi popularly known as K-peace came to the limelight as the winner of the recently concluded 5th edition of Nigerian Idol sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria.

K-peace is an Ogun state indigene and lives in Amuwo-Odofin. Kunle has five siblings and he is the first son of his family, His father was a engineer with Leventis Motors at one time, but he lost hisRead More »Festac Icon Vol 2 : K-Peace

Photos: Shoprite Festac Now Opened In Amuwo Odofin

It is like a dream come true that Festac and its residents and people living in its environs can have a mall like Festival Mall and a standard shopping Complex  like Shoprite Festac just at their doorstep.

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Welcome to the Grand opening of Shoprite at Festival Mall Festac Town , Amuwo Odofin

All road led to Festivall Mall,Cars trooping in and out in their numbers ,people strolling in and out. Finally Shoprite Festac fully opened its doors to Residents yesterday , August 27 2015 and it held a grand opening which was a massive turnout.

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Welcome to Festival Mall

Everybody was so eager to see the long awaited Shoprite they have been waiting for all these while.

Below are Photos from the Opening.

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Festac Icon Vol 1 – 2face Idibia

Welcome to the first in The series of FESTAC ICON, and to start this series Festac is celebrating an award winning singer-songwriter, producer, Entrepreneur. He is 2face Idibia.

2face Idibia, born as Innocent ujah Idibia on 18 September 1975 in Jos and he hails from Benue State. He was born to a middle class family but little did anyone know that he would be a musical Icon in future. His mum was a teacher.

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Tuface completed his basic education , he attended saint Gabriel’s secondary school , Read More »Festac Icon Vol 1 – 2face Idibia