Diary of a Commuter
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Diary Of A Commuter: Traveling From Kaduna To Abuja By Train
Nov 10, 2017I stood quietly in the queue, awaiting my turn to buy a ticket for the journey from Kaduna to Abuja, the Federal capital territory. There were about 15 people ahead of me in the queue. A... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Why Police Enjoy Free Rides
Aug 8, 2016In Lagos, some drivers are often too eager to give Uniformed men (Policemen, Army officials, Naval officers etc) a lift, especially through routes where there are always Policemen-cum-traffic-warden and hoodlums-cum-tax-collectors (agebros), who in my opinion siphon... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Playing the cards right!
Aug 5, 2016Today I had the privilege of boarding a tricycle as soon as I got out of my house. I didn’t have to get to the bus stop. The only snag here is that you are at the... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Survival of the fittest
Aug 2, 2016Do you remember the story of the driver who promised me a free ride the next time I boarded his tricycle? I saw him today. But I almost got confused because he suddenly became two in... -
No smooth ride, No pay!
Jun 27, 2016Will Lagos drivers ever change? Barely had we moved from Agric bus stop in Ikorodu, that we had a flat tyre. Our bus driver tried to continue with the journey, while passengers implored him to stop... -
Two Fighting: Hoodlum vs. Police Officer!
Jun 24, 2016It’s appalling what the police have become in Lagos. The citizenry now have little regard for them. I have seen people give officers the ‘you disgust me’ and the ‘who are you’ look before now, especially... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: A Fit Driver Is Needed For Every Journey
Jun 21, 2016I boarded a bus earlier and happened to witness the driver unwrap a paper (I sat in the front seat, I had ample view). I was curious but waited patiently to see what was in it.... -
Lagos BRT Alert!
Jun 17, 2016Boarding the new BRT buses as a means of transportation en route Ikorodu is fast becoming a hobby for me. The comfort and tranquil I enjoy is unparalleled. Passengers now have that feel of relaxation even... -
I Promise You A Free Ride
Jun 16, 2016Lagos drivers be thinking they are smart o. Lol. The one who drove the tricycle I boarded this evening added a little amount of money on the usual fare from Ogba bus stop to Akilo area.... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: These Drivers Want to Drive us Crazy
May 8, 2016That moment it seems the traffic jam is going to kill us all and you stretch your neck to find out what exactly is causing the gridlock. What you see is that a private car has...