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5 Clever Ways To Outsmart Lagos Traffic

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Beating traffic in Lagos can feel like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded, challenging but not impossible! Here are five ways to make your commute less of a nightmare:

1. Start Your Day Before the Sun Does

Who needs sleep when you can beat traffic? Leaving your house before dawn might sound extreme, but think of it as getting a head start on the rest of Lagos. You’ll breeze through the roads while everyone else is still hitting snooze. Sure, you might feel like a creature of the night, but at least you’ll be ahead of the pack.

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2. Embrace the *Okada* Life

Consider trading your car for an okada. Sure, it’s risky, and you’ll need to channel your inner action hero, but nothing slices through traffic like a motorbike.

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Motorcycles, also known as okadas are the unofficial kings of Lagos streets. They can weave through gridlock with the agility of a professional stunt driver. If you’re brave enough to hop on one, you’ll cut your commute time in half. Just remember, helmets are a must, and a little prayer doesn’t hurt either!

3. Google Maps as Your Co-Pilot:

In Lagos, Google Maps isn’t just an app; it’s a survival tool. With traffic that can turn a 15-minute drive into a two-hour ordeal, you need all the help you can get. Google Maps offers real-time traffic updates, reroutes, and even estimated arrival times. Follow its advice religiously, but be prepared for the occasional “Are you sure this is a road?” Make it work for you and you might just find yourself shaving precious minutes off your commute—or at least discovering parts of Lagos you never knew existed.

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4. The Great Third Mainland Bridge Gamble

The Third Mainland Bridge is Lagos’ longest bridge and on some days, it’s a speedway, and you’ll feel like you’re in a Fast & Furious movie, zipping across with the wind in your hair. But on other days, it’s more like a parking lot, where you can catch up on your favourite podcast, finish your breakfast, and still have time to contemplate life—all without moving an inch.

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5. Befriend a Danfo Driver:

Danfo drivers are the unofficial kings of Lagos roads, they know every trick in the book and can navigate through traffic like it’s child’s play.

If you can strike up a friendship with a danfo driver, you might just gain access to their secret knowledge. Ride along, and you’ll witness them pull off manoeuvres that defy the laws of traffic and sometimes even physics. Plus, you’ll have a front-row seat to the real Lagos, narrated by someone who knows every inch of it..

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Remember, while traffic may be an unavoidable part of life in Lagos, a proactive approach can make the journey a bit smoother and a lot less stressful.

Source: VANGUARD

 

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My Husband Started Coming Home Late, Dated Other Women After He Bought BMW

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Kabushi Local Government, Zambia, has heard how a married man changed after buying a BMW vehicle as it gave him confidence to go after other women.

In this case, Veronica Chiluya 30, , sued Sammy Shapi, 40, for divorce due to marital disputes.

Veronica told the court that the two got married in 2014 after Sammy paid K400 as dowry and together they have two children.

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According to Zambia Daily Mail, she said all was well until 2021 when her husband bought a car after he went to do some work outside the country.

He started coming back home late and sometimes he would come the next day around 14:00 hours.

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“He used to be a good husband, but the moment he bought a car, things changed in the house as he now started seeing other women.”

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My Husband Seized My Wedding Gifts, Threw Me Out — Wife

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…I’m sorry —Husband

A Sharia Court in Kaduna, Kaduna State, has dissolved a two-year-old marriage between a couple, Harira Sanusi and Aliyu Yunusa.

The judge, Malam Salisu Abubakar-Tureta dissolved their marriage following a petition for divorce filed by Harira.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harira accused Aliyu of calling her parents names and humiliating her.

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He will often throw out my suitcases and other belongings.

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“He seized my wedding gifts and humiliates me,” she said.

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She prayed the court to order Aliyu to allow her access to her belongings.

On his part, Aliyu who did not deny the allegations apologized to her in court.

Aliyu granted the request of Sanusi and made one pronouncement of divorce to her.

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My Husband Threw Me Out After 17yrs of Marriage —Wife

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…I still love her —Husband

A housewife, Lawal Modupe, has approached an Upper Area Court sitting at Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), seeking the dissolution of her 17-year-old marriage to her husband, Ismaila on the grounds of lack of love and affection.

Modupe told the court that she got married Ismaila according to Islamic laws.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the mother of three stated that her husband sent her out of their matrimonial home on June 17, 2023.

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“I do not love him anymore and I want the court to dissolve our marriage,” she said.

The respondent, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

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He pleaded with the court to call for a mediation involving his family and that of the wife.

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The judge, Mohammed Wakli, however, said that he still loves his wife and would not grant her request for divorce.

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He pleaded with the court to call or a mediation involving his family and that of his wife.

The judge, Mohammed Wakili, however, advised the respondent to make efforts to win his wife’s love back and the couple two weeks to settle their differences and report back to the court.

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