“This is a sprawling slum with more than its fair share of brothels and shacks. This is no place to raise children at all!”, said Tamuno, as he drove through Festac Town’s First Avenue. “If you ask me, I’d say that Festac should be recognised as the most red-light-friendly estate in Lagos, as churches virtually exist [ ]
The post The ‘villagification’ of Festac Town, By Wole Olaoye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Friday 31 October 2025
premiumtimesng - 4 days ago
The ‘villagification’ of Festac Town, By Wole Olaoye
Latest News
New Tax Reform Act Offers 10-year Incentives For Haulage, Logistics Operators – Oyedele
- leadership Registration: 8 out of 14 associations successfully uploaded documents on INEC portal – Official
- premiumtimesng Gov Radda inaugurates start-up council, sets N250m annual grant for young entrepreneurs
- premiumtimesng Tinubu’s Bold Reforms Yielding Desired Fruits After 2 Years Of Patience, Says Sanwo–Olu
- leadership Federal Gov’t, EU Sign Agreements To Boost Local Manufacturing, Investment In Health Sector
- leadership Threats everywhere from their squad - Uganda coach gives honest verdict on facing Nigeria at Afcon
- allnigeriasoccer Competence not enough, character needed for institutional integrity – National Assembly Clerk
- premiumtimesng Idi Abass takes over as new naval chief, vows to tackle maritime crimes, strengthen fleet capacity
- premiumtimesng Suspended Amotekun Officers: Sowore leads protest in Akure, demands justice for corps personnel
- premiumtimesng
Zimbabwe: Dangote s Billion-Dollar Zimbabwe Mission Excites Josephine Mahachi, As Presidential Advisor Tungwarara Confirms Mnangagwa s Green Light
- allafricaZimbabwe: High Court Boots Out Former Duly s Manager s Car Claim - Says Labour Court Has Exclusive Jurisdiction
- allafricaBREAKING: Police seal Nestoil headquarters as First Bank seizes assets owned by firm, Azudialu-Obiejesi
- premiumtimesngNASS Roundup: Life imprisonment for raping minors, Electoral Act amendment, ministerial screening request, other top stories from Senate
- premiumtimesng‘Abu Ibrahim Risked Jail For Fellow Senators After June 12 Annulment’, Tinubu Hails On Ex-Katsina South Senator At 80
- leadership‘Abu Ibrahim Risked Jail For Fellow Senators After June 12 Annulment’, Tinubu Hails Ex-Katsina South Senator At 80
- leadershipFIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Preview: Nigeria’s Flamingos set for fierce Round of 16 duel against Italy
- premiumtimesngHow multinational and local investors in Ogun are shaping Nigeria’s industrial revolution By Seyi Bakare
- premiumtimesngEkiti 2026: Gov Ododo promises smooth primary election as 885 delegates affirm Oyebanji as APC’s sole candidate
- premiumtimesngClarifying the MOWAA controversy: Edo State’s investment in West Africa’s cultural crown jewel, By Enotie Ogbebor
- premiumtimesng7 points since the international break - Hull City s Ajayi highlights positive despite draw v Charlton
- allnigeriasoccerNigerian National Petroleum Company Coordinates Strategic Infrastructure Projects Across Oil And Gas Value Chain
- leadershipPremium Times, Nigeria Health Watch, and The Punch to host webinar on investing in health financing reform
- premiumtimesngCommissioner’s Demise: Gov Yahaya Leads Government Delegation To Talasse, Condoles With Waja Community, Family Members
- leadershipCourt reinstates Funmi Olawepo as Transnational Energy shareholder, director, awards her N300m damages
- premiumtimesngNewcastle and Celtic s Nigeria-eligible midfielders become provisionally cap-tied to England and Scotland
- allnigeriasoccerNo rush - Agent backs Brentford long-throw specialist on Eric Chelle s radar for Italy call-up
- allnigeriasoccerPICTORIAL: Anambra Female Gov’ship Candidate Releases Stunning Campaign Photos To Challenge Patriarchal Biases
- leadershipSegilola Resources Earns Second Consecutive CIPM HR Award, Setting Standard For Excellence In Mining Sector
- leadershipThe innovation deficit: Why Nigeria’s traditional industries remain frozen in time, By Olumide Awoyemi
- premiumtimesng
BhadBoi OML’s ‘Wasiu Ayinde’, Davido’s ‘With You’, others are TikTok’s 2025 Songs of the Summer
- premiumtimesng Grand Egyptian museum set for historic opening, showcasing the full legacy of Tutankhamun
- Africanews EXCLUSIVE: Names, profiles of 16 Nigerian military officers detained for alleged coup plot
- premiumtimesng APC Chair Yilwatda, Enugu Governor Mbah Present As 6 Lawmakers Defect To APC In House Of Reps
- leadership Two suspects in Louvre jewelry heist have partially admitted involvement, Paris prosecutor says
- Africanews UPDATED: Policeman, 5 Others Killed As Trucks Collide, Burst Into Flames On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
- leadership Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma vows to resist until final victory over President Biya
- Africanews State Pardon Scandal: ‘They’re Either Compromised Or Incompetent’, Inibehe Effiong Slams Tinubu’s Advisers
- leadership 3 Months After APC Chair Appointment, Yilwatda Still Listed As Minister On Ministry’s Website
- leadership English-Spanish-Nigerian CB impresses on senior debut for Liverpool against Uche s Crystal Palace
- allnigeriasoccer Candidates disown lawsuit against UNILAG, OAU over alleged Post-UTME irregularities
- premiumtimesng Nigeria accounts for highest global maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage – Research
- premiumtimesng Beyond Transactions: How Paydibs Is Driving An Inclusive Digital Payments Ecosystem In Malaysia
- leadership Super Falcons Aim To Excel On Global Stage, No Longer Just African Champions, Says Ajibade
- leadership RSF Commander admits violations after hundreds of civilians reportedly killed in el-Fasher
- Africanews What Wolverhampton Wanderers manager said about Arokodare after goal against Chelsea
- allnigeriasoccer Not negotiating - Transfer guru Romano confirms Barcelona are not in talks with Osimhen
- allnigeriasoccer Shippers’ Council Decries Foreign Shipping Lines’ Peak Season Surcharges On Africa-bound Cargoes
- leadership Sources