Amidst the fuel subsidy and hiked prices over the week, there has been a reported drop in the price of cooking gas. The drop in the price of cooking gas is a supply-driven phenomenon. Unlike petrol, cooking gas is not subsidized by the government. Thus the price of cooking gas is majorly determined by the market forces. The market forces of demand and supply that… Read More »Good News: Cooking Gas Just Got Cheaper; See Why
The Nigerian Labour Congress, after publicly announcing an impending strike, confirmed on Monday, June 5th, 2023, that it will no longer proceed with its nationwide strike planned for tomorrow Wednesday June 7th 2023 The decision was a resolution amongst others announced by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and confirmed by the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, after a meeting between… Read More »Fuel Subsidy: Court Moves Ban Against NLC Proposed Strike
As a celebratory gesture towards the achievements of the first term in office and also to usher in the second term, the Lagos state government commissioned about 13 projects in 8 local government areas of the state, and Amuwo-Odofin did not fall short of these projects. Amuwo-Odofin, amongst a few other local governments had newly constructed jetties with waiting shelters and shoreline protection commissioned. The… Read More »Jetties Commissioned By Lagos State In Amuwo
Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL), the renewable energy subsidiary of Oando, Nigeria’s energy solutions provider; in partnership with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), on May 23rd, 2023, marked the formal commencement of operations of its electric mass transit buses in a grand ceremony at Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) Head Office, Lagos. In the last decade, the population of vehicles on Lagos roads have… Read More »New Electric Buses Launched In Lagos
#FestaconlineVoices Presents another interesting segment as one of the residents in the Amuwo-Odofin Community has anonymously reported an experience
The Parish priest of the just reconstructed Holy Family Catholic Church at 22 road, Rev Fr Melvis Mayaki accompanied by some Parishioners paid a courtesy visit to the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government. The visit was simply aimed at saying a thank you to the Executive Chairman of Amuwo, Engr, Dr. Valentine Buraimoh for finding time from his busy schedule to rededicate the newly constructed church building.
Some parts of Festac town for almost a week have had a blackout with the electricity and this was a matter of concern as other areas in Festac had stable. On the 5th of May, 2023, the residents of 201, 202, 111, 21, and 311 road stormed the ekedc office at 23 road Festac office in protest of the critical state in which the electricity situation has… Read More »Residents Storm Nepa Office In Protest
A farmer based in Lagos, named Ezenwa Ikenna, is currently nursing the injuries he sustained at the hands of some hoodlums suspected to be land grabbers as they stormed his poultry located in Festac last Sunday. According to Vanguard, some machete-wielding assailants stormed Ikenna’s poultry at 6th Avenue, injured him, and smashed the glasses in his farmhouse. It was said that some of the birds… Read More »Man Cries Out Assault in Festac, See Full Details
The SBA (Successful Boys Association), a charity organization built to eradicate poverty and show love to the needy and less privileged held its first edition of five aside Festac Street soccer from the 28th to the 30th of April at Sprite court field, 23 Road. The association put out the tournament for the youths in the community to encourage the youths around, with a grand… Read More »Recap: 1st Edition of Festac Street Soccer
Towards the thrive for a cleaner Lagos, the State Government on Thursday rewarded Local Government areas that distinguished themselves last year in cleanliness. The sanitation competition was aimed at encouraging communities in participating in cleanliness, and to build synergy between Ministries, departments, public institutions, sector leaders, agencies of the government, private sectors, and youths towards practicing the best hygiene. Speaking at the Awards presentation ceremony… Read More »Amuwo Odofin Loses Sanitary Competition In Lagos State
Here are events and where to go this weekend in Amuwo-Odofin, Which are you attending? Date: 9th Apr, 2023Time: 5pmVenue: 4th Avenue, beside outreach hospital, FestacEntry: Free Date: 9th & 10th Apr, 2023Time: 10am-3pm & 6pm- 12amVenue: House 44, by 208 RD, 2nd AvenueEntry: Free Date: All Sundays in April, 2023Time: 7:30am/9amVenue: The Victory Dome. Behind PHCN, Fatgbems Bus-stop, Mile2, AmuwoEntry: Free
The anticipated grassroots 2023 elections have officially been postponed by The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
As the 2023 election draws very near, in order to allow our community and its residents to make informed decisions, Festaconline Media presents a series, 3 Minutes with the candidates where you get to know briefly those who intend to represent us in the forthcoming elections.
An 11-year-old boy named Prince Chinemerem Chukwuagozie was declared missing on the 24th of January 2023 after he did not return home after school activities.
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) busted another tramadol cartel in Lagos with the seizure of millions of opioids pills and bottles worth over N5 billion from a warehouse last weekend