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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

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.

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

4 Arrested For Diverting of 600 bags of rice In Festac

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.

4 arrested over diversion of 600 bags of rice In Festac

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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

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 Is Here

Hello Festac, the long-awaited series is here now . Festac Icon is a series where everyone who has made impact in their community ,nation and the world at large is celebrated.  It is not limited to Musicians , also actors , entrepreneurs and anyone else would be celebrated. So if you know anyone in Festac and Amuwo-Odofin Community who has made an impact kindly inform… Read More »Festac Icon Is Here

Ghanaians Robbed At Surerest Hotel Festac Town

So robbery in daylight is not left out in Festac as 4 Ghanaian Guests who lodged in Surerest Hotel, 2nd Avenue Road lost their valuables in one of the Lodged in rooms .

The Guests were invited to Nigeria for the Centennial celebration of Junior Chamber International(JCI) to also join the other members in the celebration.

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According to Orijoreporters,  The 4 guest reported to the policeRead More »Ghanaians Robbed At Surerest Hotel Festac Town

Photos :Update On Shoprite Development In Festac

Shoprite Festac has been on the anticipation of Festac residents Since the beginning of the year .

They have anticipated the opening of the shopping mall in the giant Festival Mall which is being constructed.

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Many residents have asked this question without proper answers , so here is an update .

June 2015 was set for the delivery of Festival Mall which till now is still under construction.

Two highly anticipated occupants of the Festival mall , SHOPRITE and the Silverbird Cinema is still under construction.

So we are still expecting and hoping this would be completed before the end of 2015.

So to keep you updated with the latest development , below are Photos of the almost complete Mall , Shoprite in Particular.

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