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Real Reasons Nigerians patronise ‘night buses’ despite dangers
Real Reasons Nigerians patronise ‘night buses’ despite dangers
Despite the high level of insecurity across the country, more Nigerians now embark on what is popularly known in street parlance as “night travels” or trips. The reason for this is not far to seek: the spike in transport fares and other related factors.
With petrol price rising to N1,000 per litre in most filling stations, and unavailable too, most travellers are looking for the cheapest fares to their various destinations which can only be available with luxury buses that operate at night.
For instance, a journey from Lagos to any part of the South-Eastern states costs between N35,000 and N40,000 with a mini-bus. It’s about N23,000 on the same route with a luxury bus.
A visit to some of the garages and parks at night revealed that most travellers prefer to travel by night, not minding the dangers. Some of the transport companies are The Young Shall Grow, Chisco Transport, Okeyson Transport, ABC Transport, and GUO Transport.
A necessity
A young man, who simply identified himself as Chinedu at the Mazamaza bus station, told Vanguard: “These days, people don’t mind the risk of travelling at night any longer because of the high fares charged by transport companies for trips on mini-buses.”
He noted that with N40,000, one can travel from Lagos to the South-East and back, which is what you would use for a one-way trip if you have to travel with small buses for the same distance.
According to him: ”Nobody likes to travel by night given the high security risk, but given the present situation in the country, we have no choice but to take the risk if we must catch up with our appointments.”
He further noted that some of the luxury bus operators can charge as low as N10,000 for some seats, which they call ‘Obere Oche’ (meaning small attachment seats), which he described as not being quite comfortable for a long distance trip.
‘No traffic, no checkpoints’
At the Alafia bus station, where other notable luxury bus companies operate from, the passengers also disclosed that, beyond high fares resulting from the high price of petrol and its scarcity, their preference is derived from the fact that it is more convenient to travel at night because the checkpoints are few and there is hardly gridlock on the roads at night.
According to one of the travellers, Mr Uchenna Njoku: “Travelling at night is faster than doing so in the day; it’s like goodbye to Lagos and welcome to Owerri in the morning. “This is because you won’t have to worry about traffic gridlock, police harassment or extortion by other law enforcement agencies and local government officials while on the trip.
“I always have a full night rest and wake up and go to my home in the morning.”
This is also the thinking of most the passengers at Jibowu and even Iddo bus stations.
“Usually the stations boom as from 8 p.m., when the bus operators are loading and getting ready for the trips at night till around 10:30 p.m. when they leave from their various parks to their destinations across the country.
The bus stations are usually very busy with hawkers who sell snacks and other types of food, soft drinks, medicine and various items to the travellers.
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Police Day 2026: IGP Disu Leads Nationwide Walkathon To Strengthen Community Trust
Police Day 2026: IGP Disu Leads Nationwide Walkathon To Strengthen Community Trust
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday led the management team, alongside officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, in a nationwide walkathon to commemorate the 2026 National Police Day.
The event, held across state capitals and the Federal Capital Territory, formed part of activities marking Day Two of the annual celebration, themed “Community Partnership: Building Trust.”
The symbolic exercise, which drew participation from both police personnel and members of the public, was aimed at showcasing unity, discipline, and a renewed commitment to community policing and public safety.
According to the Force leadership, the walkathon underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to strengthen public trust, deepen engagement with citizens, and enhance collaboration in tackling security challenges across the country.
Participants described the initiative as a practical step toward bridging the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve, while also promoting physical fitness and mental well-being among officers and civilians alike.
With the theme reflecting a shared responsibility for safety, the Police reiterated that sustainable security can only be achieved through active partnership with the public.
The event concluded with a renewed call for collective action under the banner: “Together We Walk, Together We Secure,” emphasizing unity of purpose in building a safer and more secure society for all Nigerians.
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Dr. Chris Okafor invokes divine retribution upon individuals blackmailing the Grace Nation church
Dr. Chris Okafor invokes divine retribution upon individuals blackmailing the Grace Nation church
… Affirming God’s omnipotence to unveil malicious schemes.
To be frank, the ability of Doris Ogala and her associates to withstand the arduous challenges set by Senior Pastor Dr. Chris Okafor of Grace Nation Global at the culmination of the Harvest of Babies 2026 conference, the church’s flagship event, continues to elude me.
It’s advisable not to offend a powerful spiritual leader like Prophet Chris Okafor to avoid potential consequences, as seen in the situation with Doris Ogala, who was rebuked by the prophet; can she rectify the situation through confession?
Insiders close to the man of God claim that despite relentless online bullying and blackmailing, the Generational Prophet remains resolute, stating that God’s power has been evident throughout the commission’s existence. The reason for this wonderful statement is found in the scriptures, “Upon this rock I shall build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail.” The more falsehoods are spread about the church and its leader, the more God elevates the church and propels him to greater heights, he asserted. He emphasized that blessings and fruitfulness are antidotes to curses, noting that God continues to bestow blessings upon the church, including miracles and the gift of children, which is one reason for the grand finale of the annual family liberation program, The Harvest of Babies.
However, the man of God issued a curse on each person speaking ill of the church, blackmailing, and uttering all sorts of falsehoods against the church, declaring that if they refused to repent within a few days, the earth would swallow them and their family members, stating that they would be of no use to themselves, their families, or society at large.
The spiritual leader cautions his followers to beware of such individuals including Doris Ogala who may taint their faith, and urges them to treat these persons as emissaries of the devil, avoiding them altogether.
Recall that the 2026 harvest of babies concluded with a remarkable birth of a miracle baby boy to a woman on the third day of the conference, accompanied by the dedication of several other miracle babies, all to the glory of God.
Christopher Sunday David writes from
Austria
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Together We Walk, Together We Secure”: Police Launch 2026 Walkathon In Abuja
“Together We Walk, Together We Secure”: Police Launch 2026 Walkathon In Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to host a walkathon in commemoration of the 2026 National Police Day, aimed at promoting unity, peace, and stronger community partnership.
The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with participants expected to converge at the Force Headquarters Abuja by 6:00 a.m., where the walk will commence.
According to the organisers, the walkathon is designed to bring together members of the public, stakeholders, and security personnel in a show of solidarity and shared commitment to national security.
With the theme, “Together we walk, together we secure,” the initiative underscores the importance of collaboration between the police and citizens in maintaining peace and safety across the country.
Members of the public have been encouraged to participate in the exercise, which forms part of activities lined up to mark this year’s National Police Day celebration.
It is believed that the walkathon would not only foster closer ties between the police and the communities but also serve as a platform to promote awareness on collective responsibility in ensuring a safer society.
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