Diary of a lagos commuter

In 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...

Do 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...

Will 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...

It’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...

I 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....

Boarding 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...

Lagos 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...

It 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....

I 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...

I got to the bridge at Ojota and met ‘pedestrian traffic’. What could be happening? I asked myself. My curiosity made me wait on the bridge. I started to stare, just then I noticed the green...