Since 8am , today , 13th October 2015, Festac town residents have been under seige in their respective houses and place of safety as unknown gunmen suspected to be Armed robbers have been robbing banks at the 4th avenue / 5th avenue axis of Festac town in lagos state. Serious Gunshots have been heard by residents and it has been scary and as at now… Read More »Festac Under Seige By Armed Robbers
Festac Town , Good news as Free Medical Checkup is Here!!
When last did you get tested for Malaria, blood sugar, blood pressure, HIV/AIDS? You might be thinking but worry less as The Rotaract Club of Amuwo Main is bringing free health checks to you with support from the USAID, RFHAP, Society for Family Health & PEPFAR.It’s the Rotarians/Rotaractors Family Health Days 2015 Read More »Festac Get Free Medical Checkup By Rotaract Club Amuwo
Festac get your running shoes as Truppr brings Festac Night Run to your neighbourhood. Do you want to get fit, but then you hit the snooze button instead of the gym.
You want to get in shape, but you spend more time in your pajamas than your running shoes. You want to tone up, but your only strength training involves carrying groceries from your car. Sound familiar? – Dr Oz
Arise O Compatriots Festac, Nigeria is 55 ! Its a good thing to celebrate with our beloved country , 55 years and counting we are still standing strong despite the adversities. So celebrate… it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long march to nationhood and to greatness. Also Happy new month. In the spirit… Read More »Happy Independence Nigeria
Hello , Festac .Good News, in bid to keep you engaged on this platform, Festac Online Presents a new segment called -WHERE IS THIS ? .
Where is this is a segment that shows you a photo of a location in and around Festac and wants you readers , and festac community to identify these places.Read More »New Segment : Where Is This ?
Happy Birthday 2face Idibia , our very own Festac Icon , Musical Icon turns 40 Today and we are very much happy and excited.
To celebrate this amazing milestone in his life , 2face has decided to have major celebrations in different forms.
2face official Biography would be released very soon and to make it grand there would be an All Star Tribute concert holding in Read More »Happy 40th Birthday 2Face Idibia!
Good News Festac , Festac Bridal & Beauty Expo is here Again . The event is meant to showcase their wares & services to customers from all over Festac Town and its environs.
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
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
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.
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