Category archives for: Travel

Weather and Disposition

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The differences in weather and the impact on attitude is better appreciated when our reception on arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, is contrasted with that of the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg

The Car Horn is not a Toy: by John Ukah

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I’ve a theory that some Nigerians do not use the turn signal often because it doesn’t make much noise. We’re a loud people and have evolved a relentless noisy environment.

A Certain ‘Cross Country’ Ride: by Jude Egbas

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As much as I would love to blame the transporters for the poor quality of their services, I would want the Federal Government to take one hard look at federal roads ( oh, the Benin- Ore road, please!!!!!!) and begin work before my ink dries up.

Responsible, Confident and Safe Driving: by Adewale Akande

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Driving is a serious responsibility with physical and mental abilities impacting on the driving activities of a driver. It is more than moving a vehicle and knowing how to use the accelerator, brake pedals and steering. Driving is at best when you have knowledge and required skills to drive competently in accordance with those rules [...]

Lekki-Epe ExpresswayToll Palaver: by Olusegun Fakoya

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While the efforts of the Lagos State government are commendable, the lack of adequate information, consultation and engagement of the people before the project was embarked upon was a great error.

The state of our roads

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Unlike what most farmers cherish because of its good work on the soil and subsequent large production of crops,rainy season is dreaded by motorists because of the bad shape it gives our roads and the direct effect of the bad roads on their vehicles,due to poor maintainance or inexpert construction of these  roads. Unfortunately,rain,an inexorable [...]

Murtala Mohammed International Airport as a death trap; by Kayode Ogundamisi

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“Hello – Passengers for flight 9ja001 for London, with stops in Ota and Minna! The departure gate has been changed to Aso Rock. Please proceed to departure gate immediately. Unfortunately, there will be a long departure delay due to slight hiccups at our electricity supplier (PHCN) as a Python has been found in Kanji Dam [...]

SeaWorld will keep whale despite trainer’s death

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Despite calls to free or destroy the animal, SeaWorld said Thursday it will keep the killer whale that drowned its trainer, but will suspend all orca shows while it decides whether to change the way handlers work with the behemoths. Also, VIP visitors who occasionally were invited to pet the killer whales [...]

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