Residents of Lagos state took to the streets in their numbers in different parts of Lagos to express their displeasure towards certain situations ongoing. The pains of individuals in the state were aired out openly through protests for different reasons. The new intakes of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in collaboration with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) took to the streets of Akoka… Read More »Protest Rocks Lagos
The popular Chinese low-cost retailer and variety store chain that specializes in household and consumer goods recently opened up another outlet here in Amuwo-Odofin LGA. The supermart giant opened their second outlet at the Groove Mall, Festac town after several years of entering the community with their Festival Mall Outlet. The new outlet was officially launched on the 12th of June, 2023, and opened its… Read More »New Spot: Miniso Festac
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
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
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
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
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
The Lagos State Government has affirmed its commitment to completing the first phase of the reconstruction of Old Ojo Road in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area by the end of the year. The state government decided to upgrade the 7,650metre Single Carriageway road with deteriorating surface into a dual carriageway to serve as a strategic by-pass for commuters from Kirikiri Area/Ajeromi Ifelodun to Ojo Local Government… Read More »State Government Predicts Road Completion Date
In the quest and support towards encouraging children towards education, Hon David Doherty, representative for Lagos state House of Assembly, Amuwo-odofin constituency 2 enacts his zeal as he is seen sharing writing materials to kids in the community. As a perimeter towards harnessing intelligence and inspiring to see kids of educational age compete globally, academic-wise, Hon David Doherty takes a bold step to treat education… Read More »Amuwo Lawmaker Distributes Educational Materials To Constituents
Festac Town, Amuwo lost a vibrant soul this past week, a sad Wednesday indeed… Oghael Odio Bryan, a young man of 24 year old was pronounced dead on the 12th of July, He was a vibrant young individual, a pure Festac breed. Suspicions are flying around that he might have been poisoned as he was said to have gone out the previous night, on Monday,… Read More »Festac Loses Another Youth
The death of 20-year-old, Anita, an employee of KFC Festac has triggered the attention of residents and many Nigerians.
The Lagos State government in its commitment to ensuring the safety of the residents of the state, and protecting them from avoidable loss of lives and properties as a result of ignorance, unruly attitudes, and unlawful practices concerning pipeline vandalism across the state, held a stakeholders forum themed “Preventing Recurring Explosions and Vandalism on Petroleum Products Pipeline in Lagos State”. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of… Read More »Lagos Govt Meets Stakeholders Over Pipeline Vandalism In Amuwo Odofin
Date: 30th June & July 1stTime: 6 pmVenue: Festival HotelEntry: Adults 10k & Kids (4-8 years) 7k Date: June 30thTime: 9 pmVenue: Victory House, 24road, Festac townEntry: Date: July 1stTime: 6 pmVenue: Parks & Gardens, 1st avenue, 11road, Festac town, LagosEntry: Date: July 2ndTime: 6 pmVenue: Festival Hotel (Golden Tulip), Marquee HallEntry: Table for 6 (200k). Table for 8 (300k) Date: July 2ndTime: 7 am… Read More »Festaconline Weekender: June 30th- July 2nd 2023