One of the biggest known fairs brought to Amuwo Odofin, the MegaCity Fair had another of its editions in Amuwo on the 26th & 27th of August at Festival Mall. The two-day fair, which is a regular occurrence twice yearly came bigger and better this year. Playing host to a large number of vendors, to showcase their products, the turnout of people to the fair… Read More »Photo Recap: Mega City Fair
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has lauded the 6th Avenue community of Festac Town in Lagos for their efforts in apprehending suspected cable vandals that were caught cutting the cables attached to the 500KVA transformer in their community.
Residents and stakeholders in security under the jurisdiction of the Satellite Police Division, Agboju, Lagos State Police Command, last Wednesday, played host to the commander of Area E, Festac Town, Assistant Commissioner of Police Egburuaja Nwachukwu.
Taking us back to the drastic fire incident that left the popular Temple Hill in a dire state. Early hours on the 3rd of August, 2022, the supermarket was said to have gone up in flames, and the cause of the fire was unknown. It has been over a year now since the unfortunate incident took place, thus crippling the once prestigious supermarket. Festac residents… Read More »Popular Festac Store Prepares For Reopening
Mile 2 axis in Amuwo-Odofin has been known as a hotbed for extortionists, who collect monies from mostly truck drivers, commercial vehicles and even some private commuters.
To support parents of Students in Primary and Secondary Schools across Amuwo Odofin Hon George Adegeye Olawande, Current House of Representative Member for Amuwo Federal Constituency, put together a summer school program to engage students in the community. According to information that reached Festaconline Media, The initiative was brought about to offer diverse educational opportunities to children and teenagers in Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency by… Read More »Amuwo Rep Organises Summer School For Residents, See Details
An interactive meeting, hosted by the administration of Engr. Dr. Valentine Buraimoh, council chairman, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government. with the theme ‘The Importance of Synergy and Cooperation for community prosperity’ In attendance were traditional chiefs and stakeholders across rural areas in Amuwo-Odofin, while the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Community Affairs, Mrs. Bolarinwa Kikelomo A. was a Keynote speaker. It was explained why synergy, and cooperation is… Read More »Baale’s And Community Stakeholders Hosted By LG: See Why
The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, August 16th, unveiled the portfolios of his ministers, with the hopes to rejuvenate a faltering economy that has been forced in play, the first few months of his term in office. Amongst the list given, it is noted that the names of a former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-rufai, a former national women leader of the All… Read More »President Ahmed Tinubu Appoints New Cabinet Members
In a State-wide enforcement of removal of illegal structures on expressways by the Lagos State Monitoring Task Force, Mile-2 Expressway was not left behind / According to reports and authorities involved, this was carried out in line with the state government’s zero tolerance to the menace of street trading and illicit display of goods on walkways, kerbs, and rail tracks across the State. Recall that… Read More »Task Force Raids Amuwo, See Why
Area E Command Lagos which is hosted by Festac Town Estate, Amuwo-Odofin now has a new area commander.
It was a day of joy for education staff under District V, Lagos State as some of the team were promoted. The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Mr LAWAL FATAI IDOWU, congratulated the victory district staff as they received their promotion letters earlier today, 10th of August, 2023 at Education District V Headquarters, Agboju. He encouraged the newly promoted staff to strive more for more significant achievements.… Read More »Photos: District V Teachers Get Promotion
On the 9th of August 2023, The drug baroness, Faith Ebele Nwankwo was apprehended at her residence in the 3rd Avenue axis of Festac Town, Amuwo-Odofin LGA, Lagos State in a raid by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Faith was nabbed shortly after she returned from a warehouse at Plot 3432 Sola Akinsola Street, Divine Estate, Amuwo Odofin where she loaded eight cartons of… Read More »Crime: Drug Baroness Nabbed in Festac Town, See How
Date: Aug 27th, 2023Time: 4 pmVenue: David’s Christian Centre, Victory Dome, Behid PHCN, Fatgbems Bus stop, LagosEntry: Free Date: 25th Aug, 2023Time: 10 pmVenue: 1st Avenue, 12road, Plot 5, Festac TownEntry: Free Date: 13th Aug, 2023Time: 7-10 pmVenue: House 44, 2nd Avenue by 208 road, Festac TownEntry: Free Popcorn (1000) Date: 26-27th Aug, 2023Time: Venue: Festival Mall, Amuwo Odofin, Festac Link BridgeEntry: Free
Amuwo-Odofin played host to the gathering of The Rotary Club of Lagos West, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The gathering saw an empowerment of indigent residents of the community as the club donated four grinding machines, and two sewing machines and among these beneficiaries was a widow. The donation was done as part of its economic empowerment scheme for them to create a source of income… Read More »Club Empowers Residents with Machines, See Full Details
The newly deployed Festac Passport Office Head, Deputy Controller Kayode Adedigba paid the Local government chairman an official visit, to inform him of the agency’s forthcoming 60th Anniversary and also commended his contributions to the smooth operations of the passport office in Festac. In the council chairman’s response, he said, the Passport Office is an essential arm of government and our community needs their effectiveness… Read More »New Passport Office Chief Pays LG Chairman Courtesy Visit