missyojo:



Ohhhh!! Ohhhh

So sorry about that. Where did this happened? And where are you guys now?
Stay safe please

It happened before Abaji.

At some point, tensions flared but the issue has been de-escalated.

Issue has been resolved. We're back on the road.

We're close to gwagwalada if the things I see around me suggest.

richmondefosa:


It happened before Abaji.

At some point, tensions flared but the issue has been de-escalated.

Issue has been resolved. We're back on the road.

We're close to gwagwalada if the things I see around me suggest.

Ohhhh... Okay

richmondefosa:
Permit me to add that we've met a few security checkpoints manned by men of the Nigerian Police and the Nigerian Army.

The Nigerian army personnels were stern looking but nice guys. Cracked a few jokes for us. May I also add that they were smartly dressed and neat. I told one 'esprit de corps'. He asked which and I told him I'm not a force man but my dad and uncle were forcemen. I told him Major general**** was my uncle. You needed to see how his face lightened up. I also told him my dad's rank in the Nigerian Navy and the guy gave me a handshake.

God bless the Nigerian military. They're not perfect but they give their all to see us safe.

Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for men of the Nigerian Police force. Shabby looking men who were asking us for money.

I told one of them to dress properly and tuck in. He responded and said "your mama".

I looked at him straight in the eyes, called his rank and name. I said "sargeant bawa, what did you just say?" He froze and apologized.

Experience has taught me that When you call a service man by his rank and add his name, he behaves himself. Probably because he thinks you're a force man with a higher rank or you probably know his superior. This is a wild guess but it always always works for me.

This part got me laughing

KingAzubuike:

You no Sabi road.

@ OyeofIkoTuN Lagos-Ibadan-Ogbomoso-Ilorin-Jebba-Mokwa-Suleja-Abuja is a better route.

This route is very bad and deadly.

adubam:


This route is very bad and deadly.

Lol you no Sabi road at all. If any route should be bad and deadly, it's the lokoja route

KingAzubuike:

Lol you no Sabi road at all. If any route should be bad and deadly, it's the lokoja route

No be that road that leads to Birni Gwari home of bandits?

richmondefosa:
Permit me to add that we've met a few security checkpoints manned by men of the Nigerian Police and the Nigerian Army.

The Nigerian army personnels were stern looking but nice guys. Cracked a few jokes for us. May I also add that they were smartly dressed and neat. I told one 'esprit de corps'. He asked which and I told him I'm not a force man but my dad and uncle were forcemen. I told him Major general**** was my uncle. You needed to see how his face lightened up. I also told him my dad's rank in the Nigerian Navy and the guy gave me a handshake.

God bless the Nigerian military. They're not perfect but they give their all to see us safe.

Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for men of the Nigerian Police force. Shabby looking men who were asking us for money.

I told one of them to dress properly and tuck in. He responded and said "your mama".

I looked at him straight in the eyes, called his rank and name. I said "sargeant bawa, what did you just say?" He froze and apologized.

Experience has taught me that When you call a service man by his rank and add his name, he behaves himself. Probably because he thinks you're a force man with a higher rank or you probably know his superior. This is a wild guess but it always always works for me.

You sef you get wahala weytin concern you and him dressing .. . Madman responded "your mama" lol. That got me..

And you right. If you know insignia well and call their name with it, they tend to behave. They probably will think you know someone superior or you are in the system yourself.

adubam:


No be that road that leads to Birni Gwari home of bandits?

No na another route be that. Mokwa -bida-minna-suleja na straight road .. very safe.

KingAzubuike:

No na another route be that. Mokwa -bida-minna-suleja na straight road .. very safe.

OK. I understand now.

KingAzubuike:

You sef you get wahala weytin concern you and him dressing .. . Madman responded "your mama" lol. That got me..

And you right. If you know insignia well and call their name with it, they tend to behave. They probably will think you know someone superior or you are in the system yourself.

Exactly. They know that only a few people know their insignia. And it's mostly service men who know the insignias.

I'm privileged to know the insignias of the rank and file of all Service men and the Police. This is because I had a military upbringing.

They always always behave themselves when you address them by their rank followed immediately by their name.

Op should be in Abuja now?

missyojo:
Op should be in Abuja now?

I'm in giri junction. Facing airport road now. So yes. I'm in Abuja but not home yet.

We passed the arise TV guys at giri junction

Meanwhile, I just got a sad news. My paddy in the office is dead. I feel terrible. I took him to the hospital just Friday here.

richmondefosa:


I'm in giri junction. Facing airport road now. So yes. I'm in Abuja but not home yet.

It's a smooth road/sail to any location now

richmondefosa:


If you followed closely, you'll see where I said that I have never traveled to Abuja from Lagos via road. I don't know the route. I only assumed that'll be the route that'll be followed.

That is an old route

I just entered my house.

This draws this thread to a conclusion.

Thanks everyone for following.

richmondefosa:


I'm in giri junction. Facing airport road now. So yes. I'm in Abuja but not home yet.

We passed the arise TV guys at giri junction

Meanwhile, I just got a sad news. My paddy in the office is dead. I feel terrible. I took him to the hospital just Friday here.

So sorry for the loss!! May God rest his soul. Amen

richmondefosa:
I just entered my house.

This draws this thread to a conclusion.

Thanks everyone for following.

Finally!!! Welcome to our Abuja in my nephew's voice

richmondefosa:
I just entered my house.

This draws this thread to a conclusion.

Thanks everyone for following.

thank God for a safe journey and sorry for your loss.. It was an interesting thread..

I came to Abuja to relax, unwind and make friends.

If you're interested in any of this or would recommend some fun places or activities, kindly let me know. Let's explore this city!

Enjoy your stay in Abuja.

richmondefosa:
I came to Abuja to relax, unwind and make friends.

If you're interested in any of this or would recommend some fun places or activities, kindly let me know. Let's explore this city!

Abuja is not really it when it comes to fun places or activities.

Making friends , yeah it is. Meaningful friends and networking. 1 in 30 people you'll meet in Abuja were well to do, prominent or friends/family of prominent people.

Relaxation dey Abuja but it can be boring too tho. It's just a Serene city, not the huslte and bustle associated with Lagos

missyojo:
Enjoy your stay in Abuja.

Thank you

Pls how much was the fare from Lagos to abuja

He said 14k

Queengolden:
Pls how much was the fare from Lagos to abuja

KingAzubuike:

Abuja is not really it when it comes to fun places or activities.

Making friends , yeah it is. Meaningful friends and networking. 1 in 30 people you'll meet in Abuja were well to do, prominent or friends/family of prominent people.

Relaxation dey Abuja but it can be boring too tho. It's just a Serene city, not the huslte and bustle associated with Lagos

Please permit me to differ ...Fun places are too many in Abuja, you can't even exhaust all of them and if you are a social media person that likes taking pictures in fine places you are most covered. The population in Abuja is increasing that and reflects as you go to hangouts spots (bubbling and atmospheric).

The only things that can limit phone in Abuja is lack of money and not having a car. If you have the former, you are still covered and in for long jollification voyage

richmondefosa:
I came to Abuja to relax, unwind and make friends.

If you're interested in any of this or would recommend some fun places or activities, kindly let me know. Let's explore this city!

What are you interests bro?

Which district are you in?

solufemiwa:

He said 14k

oh okay

Not easy travelling to abuja and reaching destination same day is a whole long journey

StrafordSTONES:




Please permit me to differ ...Fun places are too many in Abuja, you can't even exhaust all of them and if you are a social media person that likes taking pictures in fine places you are most covered. The population in Abuja is increasing that and reflects as you go to hangouts spots (bubbling and atmospheric).

The only things that can limit phone in Abuja is lack of money and not having a car. If you have the former, you are still covered and in for long jollification voyage

Lol Abuja can't even compare to imo state.

The OP has gone. He'll come back to this thread and give his testimony.

KingAzubuike:

Lol Abuja can't even compare to imo state.

The OP has gone. He'll come back to this thread and give his testimony.

Nothing Musa no go see for gate.



Okay, if you say so

StrafordSTONES:




Nothing Musa no go see for gate.



Okay, if you say so

Oga no dey hype Abuja because you stay there. Na still your type dey always shout it's more beautiful than Lagos when you Waka for Lagos no dey pass abule egba, agege, oshodi , isale eko , idumota , obalende.

I've travelled to almost all the states in Nigeria. Lived in Abuja for some years. It's just hyped. Clean (to some extent) , Serene, good roads but when it comes to fun, it's not among the top 3 states in Nigeria. Even Abeokuta in Ogun state will give Abuja a run for it's money funwise. OOPL alone in Abeokuta has everything fun Abuja has.

KingAzubuike:

Oga no dey hype Abuja because you stay there. Na still your type dey always shout it's more beautiful than Lagos when you Waka for Lagos no dey pass abule egba, agege, oshodi , isale eko , idumota , obalende.

I've travelled to almost all the states in Nigeria. Lived in Abuja for some years. It's just hyped. Clean (to some extent) , Serene, good roads but when it comes to fun, it's not among the top 3 states in Nigeria. Even Abeokuta in Ogun state will give Abuja a run for it's money funwise. OOPL alone in Abeokuta has everything fun Abuja has.

I'm not arguing with you oga ...I said okay