Festaconline Media brings you another edition of FOVoices where we share experiences of residents experience and ordeals here in the Amuwo-Odofin community. In this edition, we bring you the story of a lady who was at the risk of almost getting shot by a police officer while conducting a search in their vehicle. The police people at durbar behind ShopRite are becoming a nuisance as… Read More »FO Voices: How I Was Almost Shot At A Checkpoint
A ghastly accident has occured at the VEHICLE DESTROYS ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH FENCE A car has destroyed the fence belonging to St. Joseph Catholic Church. This is the third time this has occurred in two years. The most recent was a container truck. The driver wasn’t hurt but was immediately arrested by the police for questioning. However, residents are skeptical as this has become… Read More »Accident: Church Fence Destroyed in Lone Accident
The atmosphere in Festac community, and its environs were enveloped in festivity last Sunday, when the Catholic Women Organisation Lagos Archdiocese (CWONLA), Festac Deanery celebrated its 2024 Cultural Day in grand style at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Amuwo, Odofin, Lagos. The event which began with Mass, concelebrated by Very Rev. Fr. Melvis Mayaki, the Dean and other priests of the Deanery saw… Read More »CWONLA, Festac Deanery celebrates Cultural Day
It was a colorful and successful outing as the Management, staff, and students of Saint Jude’s Private School one of the most popular educational institution in the Amuwo-Odofin community had its annual school’s harvest thanksgiving.
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The Rotary Club of FESTAC Central has installed Ace Sports Scout, Attai Udia, as the 13th rotary president at the installation ceremony, held at the Rockview Hotel, Festac on Saturday.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Festac Mega Axis, has awarded scholarships to 48 indigent students. The church also donated food items to the needy and embarked on the repair of public roads. MFM also held a men’s deliverance and economic empowerment conference to empower men and train them in business skills. The conference with free medical outreach and free prostate screening also witnessed cash… Read More »48 Students Bag Scholarships by MFM Festac
On the 21st of October, Honourable, Stella Foluke Osafile played host to women in Amuwo Odofin as a forum was held in honor of creating a chance for women to participate in the political affairs of the community. The forum, tagged “Empowering Women in Politics” was centered on the women participation in politics and leadership, driving a decision making opportunity to be ignited in the… Read More »Osafile Hosts Forum to Empower Women in Politics
In a bid to promote financial inclusion and entrepreneurship, the Supervisor of Environment, Hon. Gbenga Akinbinu launched a skill acquisition initiative to empower 500 residents of the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government with financial skills to operate POS dispensing machines.
The biggest music platform in Amuwo Odofin that gives artists in the community an opportunity to showcase their talents to the world has officially returned for a 4th season. Registrations to participate have started and would be closing on the 6th of October Over the years, Battle of the sounds has been an amazing platform for talents from different genres of music majorly in Amuwo… Read More »Battle Of The Sounds Is Back
Agents of the NDLEA nabbed an automobile spare parts dealer in Amuwo over the attempt to export consignments of heroin and loud, a strain of cannabis, concealed in LED rechargeable lamps and soft metal legs through the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The culprit by the name Ejiofor Nnaemeka Chiwuzie was arrested on the 24th of September at the Trade Fair Complex,… Read More »Auto Parts Dealer Nabbed In Amuwo
A heartfelt appeal for help for Mr. Kpodo Victor, a teacher, youth leader, and community champion, who urgently needs a kidney transplant due to Chronic Kidney Failure. The transplant and medical expenses will cost N25,000,000 (Twenty-Five Million Naira). Mr. Victor is a dedicated educator and mentor who has positively impacted many young lives. He is a respected and kind community leader, guided by strong faith.… Read More »Help Save A Life
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) shut down an illegal factory producing counterfeit cosmetic products at the Trade Fair complex in Lagos. The factory, located at Benue Plaza in the Trade Fair Complex, was targeted as part of an ongoing crackdown on the production and distribution of substandard and counterfeit products in the country. It was shut down after the… Read More »Illegal Cosmetic Factory Shut Down
Sunday, 1st September 2024 was a memorable day in Amuwo odofin as catholic youth from across FESTAC, Agboju , mazamaza and Okota gathered under the umbrella of the Catholic Church organization of Nigeria FESTAC Deanery (CYON FESTAC DEANERY) to celebrate their 10th year anniversary at Holy family Catholic Church event center. In 2014 the FESTAC Deanery was created from BADAGRY Deanery at Holy family and… Read More »PHOTOS: CYON Festac Deanery Celebrates 10years
Today’s attention is directed to one of Amuwo Odofin’s fast-rising artist, Bulan. He was born at the Golden Cross Hospital. He was bred right here in Festac town. He started music right from the church, playing the Conga drums for the Catholic church mass.
St Ives hospital, a fast growing and renowned fertility expert enterprise now has a branch very close to our reach, here in Festac town, Amuwo. The new branch which was officially opened to the public on the 1st of July, is the 5th branch with the other locations being Ikoyi, Ikeja, Akowonjo and Abeokuta, is located at Diamond Estate By ShopRite, 165 Janet Fajemigbesin St, Festac Town.… Read More »New Spot: St Ives Hospital