Tag: Festac
Drug baroness, 4 kingpins arrested in latest NDLEA bust
A female head of one of the syndicates, Faith Ebele Nwankwo, was arrested on Wednesday, August 9th, at her residence,…
Lagos Closes Section Of FESTAC Link Bridge
The Lagos State Government through the State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Wednesday announced an immediate closure of a section…
20 vehicles burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Festac
No fewer than 20 vehicles and four commercial motorcycles were on Wednesday afternoon burnt when a tanker laden with petrol…
‘Ikoyi, Banana Island, FESTAC belong to Lagos Government’
The Special Committee on Federal Government Assets in Lagos State says Ikoyi, Banana Island, FESTAC and other federal government assets…
Taskforce impounds 98 okadas in Mile 2, FESTAC
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit, (Taskforce ) has impounded 98 motorcycles including tricycles at Mile 2…
It’s easier to operate in Ghana than Nigeria- robbery suspect
Kazeem Ugbodaga A robbery suspect and ex-convict, Wasami Dennis, 32, has made a confessional statement to the operatives of the…
Lagos to relocate illegal FESTAC markets
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government is to relocate markets along 1st, 2nd and 3rd gates in FESTAC to another…
Kidnappers collect N100m ransom, demand extra N120m
Cyriacus Izuekwe The collection of N100m ransom and demand for an extra N120m by kidnappers of a business mogul, Chief…
As Lagos Descends Into Crime
Lagosians are worried that criminals are gradually creeping back into the mega city after they were sent packing by law…
Police IG promotes 3 crime busters
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Friday in Abuja elevated two police sergeants, Frank Okorobon and Patience Biokoro, to…
Faze, Others Thrill @ Festac Music Fiesta
The historical city of FESTAC was enlivened on Monday, 2January 2012 as it hosted the third edition of its annual…
Police Arrest 5 Suspected Robbers
The police in Festac Division, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, have arrested five suspects in their hideout while planning a robbery…
You Are A Disappointment, Constituents Tell Adegeye
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and wife of popular musician, Sunny Ade, Hon. Risikat Adegeye, is…
‘Ado-Soba, Durbar Roads Need Urgent Attention’
Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has drawn the attention of some stakeholders to the deplorable condition of two roads in…
Fela’s Music Is Unique
The author of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s biography, Carlos Moore, a Cuban, spoke with P.M. Entertainment about how he met the Afrobeat…
Council Boss Praised For Deflooding FESTAC
Relief came the way of residents of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, South West Nigeria recently, as…
Young Stars Lift Ezirim Cup
Young Stars Football Club of Festac emerged the champions of the just concluded Ezirim Cup, which was played recently at…
I’ve Done My Best At FHA Tennis Club
Hon. Chiedozie Udeze is the Captain of the FHA Tennis Club, FESTAC, Lagos. He told TAIWO ADELU about his captaincy…
Ofoegbu Wins Ladder Tourney’s Singles, Doubles Trophies
The final of the 2010 Ladder Tournament at the FHA Tennis Club, FESTAC, Lagos was a day of glory for…