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
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
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
The Federal Government has officially set an age restriction to individuals taking the National Examination Council and West African Examinations Council exams. The Minister of Education, Prof, Tahir Mamman disclosed the intentions of the Federal Government directing WAEC and NECO which oversees the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination to enforce the 18-year age requirement for candidates that want to take the exam. Although, this policy… Read More »Official Age Limit To National Exams
The Lagos State government has disclosed plans to launch a new digital platform for monthly rent payments to make things easier for residents. This platform will be a joint project with agencies like the Ministry of Housing and tech partners. So, why is this a big deal? Over the years, Lagos state has been hit with various complaints about skyrocketing rent, with prices soaring over 100%… Read More »New Rent Payment Platform In Lagos
The current drop down of the Nigerian economy, causing a lot of trouble in the country has resulted in the authorities taking necessary actions towards making its citizens at least cope. On that note, the Federal Government has announced through the Comptroller General of Customs of the suspension of import duties and taxes on essential food items to make basic necessities more affordable for citizens.… Read More »Food Import Duty Tax Suspended
A pregnant woman, Mrs. Deborah Ojeniyi lamented on how her husband was wrongfully arrested when they tried to pay a visit to his ailing twin brother who was receiving treatment at Restore Health Clinic. Mr. Ojeniyi, who was arrested by officers of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Amuwo Odofin Police Post, during a raid on a hospital on Saturday night has narrated his ordeal… Read More »Night Raid: Man Wrongfully Arrested in Amuwo, 25 Others