Insight

By Joseph Olaoluwa  Afolabi, Lagos  Egbeda, Lagos  Iba, Oba Gloria  Igando, Lagos  Ikotun, Lagos  Iyana Ipaja, Lagos  Maryland, Lagos Yaba, Lagos

Twenty things you should know about Lagos!  Ajegunle has few fine places and not everyone residing there, are rogues There are ghettos on the Island, not everyone living on the Island is rich Agege bread will not kill you, take it once in a while Traffic is crazy, but if you understand the timing, you can go around Lagos when the roads are less busy Most hotels are fully booked on Friday If you can make it in Lagos, you can make it anywhere else in Nigeria Most of the goods sold at boutiques at exorbitant prices are found at Yaba market, Oshodi market, Aswani market etc at cheaper rates. The person next to you, in a commercial bus may soon be the new owner of your valuables.  Always keep your ‘change’ handy before boarding a commercial bus  Not all bottle water is safe, some sachet water is actually safer.  Not all beggars, are beggars and not all mad men are mad. Gorge on r...