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Postcard from Lagos: The 7 Wonders of Nigeria, Part 2 – 'Molue', the Lagos Yellow Bus
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A taste of life in Lagos and Nigeria. The 7 Wonders of Nigeria, Part 2 – 'Molue', the Lagos Yellow Bus. Nothing in the world compares to the ubiquitous Lagos yellow bus popularly known as Molue. I didn’t get to see a Molue. Until I was twelve. Even then I did not get to enter one until a few years later. The Molue. As a lion is king of the jungle, an oncoming Molue. Is unquestionably the king of the road. It is really a matter of choice to decide which is the real wonder - Molue. Market woman). It ca...
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Postcard from Lagos: NIGERIA ELECTIONS 2015 - THE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU VOTE
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A taste of life in Lagos and Nigeria. NIGERIA ELECTIONS 2015 - THE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU VOTE. Your vote is the rare opportunity you have to determine, to some extent, your destiny and those of your children. So before you vote, these are some of the questions you should ask yourself:. Is your life better today than four years ago? Are the lives of Nigerian children better today than four years ago? Do you know the federal government's policy on education or health? Do you think an...
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Postcard from Lagos: 28-Apr-2008
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A taste of life in Lagos and Nigeria. Moving to Nigeria - What to know and do (Part 2). In the last edition, I shared my experience on 'Moving to Nigeria - what to know and do'. The post is to give a factual view of my experience so far with respect to returning to settle in Nigeria. The strategy behind this post is to assist those who are planning to move to Nigeria and do not know where to start. The most important is to get mosquito nets. This will ensure no mosquito can feast on you at your most ...
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Postcard from Lagos: 29-Feb-2008
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A taste of life in Lagos and Nigeria. A light passenger bus carrying 18 people had collided with a Peugeot 504 Estate, it appeared that some were dead and others had varying degree of injuries - from those in shock to those who were seriously wounded and unconscious including two babies; a four-month and a 10-month old respectively. Carrying truck stopped. About seven victims were quickly loaded to the back of the open truck on top of. Bags The rest went on the back of the Road Safety pick-up van. At the...
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Postcard from Lagos: 11-Dec-2007
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A taste of life in Lagos and Nigeria. Elephants Jungle, Malaria Parasite. The beauty of Nigeria is that in the middle of government wastefulness and hopelessness, there are hundreds of little stories like this happening around the country where smiles and laughter is introduced to peoples faces. I was to become homebound for a full week. A blood test confirmed that it was malaria plus. I am now told by everyone that my immunity has received a boost. Some boost! Links to this post. View my complete profile.
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Postcard from Lagos: 28-Jun-2008
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A taste of life in Lagos and Nigeria. Moving to Nigeria - What to know and do Part 3. In the last three months, we have looked at two editions of the topic -. Moving to Nigeria, what to know and do'. This post is a continuation. The beauty of Nigeria is indescribable. You wake up to the beautiful chorus of cocks crowing at dawn. Sometimes it's a few birds singing their own version of. 13 Where to Bank. 14 Don't just eat anywhere. As you used to do before the Second World War. Having been away for som...
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Postcard from Lagos: 07-Jan-2008
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A taste of life in Lagos and Nigeria. Heat or Cold – Which do you prefer? Happy New Year. Sorry for the break in transmission, (it wasn. 8217;t me, it was Christmas). I left Nigeria for England on the 13 th. Of December 2007. It was witheringly hot in Lagos. Just before take-off, the husky but confident voice of the Captain came on the tannoy. It’s minus 2 in London, by the time we touch down however, it will be zero degree.'. Links to this post. Labels: Heat or Cold – Which do you prefer? View my comple...
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Postcard from Lagos: 2015 ELECTIONS - WHY NIGERIANS SHOULD STOP DANCING AND START THINKING
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A taste of life in Lagos and Nigeria. 2015 ELECTIONS - WHY NIGERIANS SHOULD STOP DANCING AND START THINKING. Then I saw her. She looked worried and unkept. She had a baby on her back held with a tiny ifunja. Just like the mother, the baby whose sex I could not make out looked rather unkept too. Probably the most prolific Nigerian columnist joins a corrupt and visionless government and turns native. So what are the real issues? Is there no government in Nigeria? 8211; How many ministers and politicians se...
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Postcard from Lagos: 27-May-2008
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A taste of life in Lagos and Nigeria. New features and Rejoinder on 'the Accident Incident'. Thank you for your continued interest in Postcard from Lagos. I will like to thank those who have left comments on the website and the many that send their comments directly to our email address. Please do note that your thoughts count. Postcard from Lagos has generated nearly 10,000 hits since inception. One of our posts. 8216;Moving to Nigeria, what to know and do Part 1’. 2 Ditch the .blogspot appendage. Which...
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