It’s been a week since that tragic fire accident at Otedola Bridge. I recently read a press release from Lagos state government saying they are actively trying to find families of those burnt in the fire through DNA tests etc.…
All kinds of crase dey inside Danfo-Hymar David
We were heading to Yaba one sleepy morning. I was sitting at the back, close to the window, the window slightly slid closed so some thieving hand wont shoot in suddenly and grab my phone. This is Lagos, be kiaful.…
Should Lagos State paint BRT buses yellow post danfo?
When the ubiquitous yellow danfo buses eventually give way to the new buses Lagos State plans to introduce to improve transportation in the state, should the state government go ahead and paint the BRT buses yellow? These residents have their…
Bye bye to Danfo – Sisi Lucia
Every time I am scrolling through social media and I see “Ambode to phase out danfo/ yellow buses” my lips always curve into a huge smile. It is about time, right? We cannot be claiming mega city when our public…
Danfo ban and the future of transportation in Lagos
One day soon Lagos residents will wake up to discover that the popular yellow Danfo bus will be no more. In its place the Lagos State government plans to put bigger, cleaner and more efficient buses on the road. These…
#ThisisAmerica #ThisisNigeria #ThisisLagos – Lucia
Since Falz released his version of Childish Gambino’s #ThisisAmerica to create his own, #ThisisNigeria, (which many have called names from parody to copy-copy,) I have decided to give you my take on Lagos. Oya, #ThisisLagos where everybody is in a…
My first miracle in Lagos – Toni Kan
I had a terrible stutter when I first came to Lagos. The kind that was so bad I couldn’t call out bus stops. You know, a bus would stop and ask and you wouldn’t be able to voice out your…
Twale to “Lazy Nigerian Youths” – Lucia Edafioka
On Tuesday, I was waiting for a bus to take me to Obalende when I saw a woman calling “Obalende, Obalende.” She was in the bus a few feet away from me but I could not imagine a woman doing…
Lagos newcomers, welcome to Danfo 101 (2) – Hymar David
Last week, we talked about Lagos danfo drivers and conductors. Today, lets take a look at the people who complete the danfo ; the passengers. In the typical danfo buses, you will usually encounter five classes of passengers. The Nuisance:…
Lagos newcomers, welcome to Danfo 101 – Hymar David
You’ve probably heard a lot about the yellow-and-black danfo buses that run through the heart of the city like blood through veins. You must have been told a lot of stuff that sounded like outright lies if not exaggerations. Here’s…
