Travel
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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.... -
Photo Story: The Aboakyer Festival 2016
May 30, 2016The Aboakyer Festival is celebrated by the Efutu of Winneba Traditional area along the Coast of Ghana. The is one of the commonest and important festivals celebrated in the Central Region of Ghana. According to some... -
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... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Easy, Pedestrians…
May 5, 2016Lagos Pedestrians and their sense of entitlement! Hian! you see them cross the roads like it was only made for them. Even when it is unlawful [it is a punishable offence for any residents of Lagos... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: How To Get Nigerians To Clean Their Environment…
May 3, 2016It was interesting to witness how taskforce paid an unexpected visit to a restaurant next to Unity Bank at Ita-eko, Abeokuta. These officials were furious about the state of drainage system (gutter) in front of the store.... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Tricycle Drivers “Pay Tax”
Feb 9, 2016I boarded a tricycle from Oke-ira axis in Ogba Lagos. It turned out to be a charter because I was the only passenger in it, save that I didn’t have to pay more than the usual fare.... -
Photo Story: The Feet of Lagos Hustlers
Feb 8, 2016In Lagos we are always in a hurry. We barely have time to look at each other’s faces. Time is money, hustlers are always on the move. Yesterday, I didn’t just stop to look at faces... -
Diary of a Lagos Commuter: Riding on the New BRT
Feb 7, 2016I had the opportunity of boarding one of the new BRT buses in Lagos earlier today. The ticket given was generated from a POS. I think that’s quite thoughtful and wise. Ok, I was trying to...