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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by PlayerMeji: 12:37pm On Aug 06, 2023
Oh, Thou art painfully pained!


90dbest:
mad Muslim pig
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by gemini35(m): 12:40pm On Aug 06, 2023
The federal government should just dredge river Niger allow good,s to come directly to Onitsha ,and see how igbos we relocate, I, hate Lagos, with passion.
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by tete7000(m): 12:45pm On Aug 06, 2023
Icrave4u:
YOU WANT TO SURVIVE IN LAGOS: 17 Things you must not do.

😅

12. Don't dance to any music you hear, never stare or laugh at people. Don't speak to anyone in the bus until they speak to you first.



Op, that your number 12, if everyone observes it, no one will end up talking to anyone.

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by 90dbest: 12:45pm On Aug 06, 2023
AmotekunSW:


Look at this useless slave. Go and untie your mother from the bondage of illiterate criminals tying her down like a pig every Monday.
Useless nonentity. Federal slave of Nigeria.
eternal slave of Fulani is bothered about Monday. Muslim pig
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Jeezuzpick(m): 12:46pm On Aug 06, 2023
Icrave4u:
YOU WANT TO SURVIVE IN LAGOS: 17 Things you must not do.

1. On a bus, When you sit by the window. Never operate your phone, It will be snatched from your hand. This is a quintessential occurence in some surbuban parts of Lagos such as Agege and Mushin. In fact, anywhere in Lagos.

2. Whenever someone greets you on the road, Do not answer him or her especially when he approaches you from behind.

3. If you see people fighting, Mind your business!!. I repeat MIND YOUR BUSINESS!!

4. You must learn how to argue with a bus conductor, when he tries cheating you.
And please whenever you do. Please don't use Standard English. You must have had a good knowledge of Pidgin before you come to Lagos. If not I can teach you. 🤣

5. Walk with a known Nigerian, on the first weeks of your stay in Lagos. He'll show you the ropes or else you go suffer.

6. Whenever you're walking in a deserted area in Lagos. Walk like a gangster, not like a responsible person. If you do, Miscreants will feel you're defensive and wouldn't come close to you. Street sense ✌🤣

7. Anything you did not find on your head, Please don't pick it. (You understand what I mean).

8. When you're crossing the road. Turn into a Ronaldo. Cars come in massive droves. They won't hit you but you must learn how to dribble them. 🤣

9. When you want to buy soft drinks, Buy soft drinks from people hawking in the traffic. It is believed that the drinks taste sweeter than the ones bought from people in shops😅. Just a belief!!

10. When you see a large number of people running, don't wait or ask questions. Just run with them. RUN RUN RUN!!! Ask when it is safe!! Run o🤣

11. Never leave Lagos without taking a ride on Third Mainland Bridge. It is a sin😅

12. Don't dance to any music you hear, never stare or laugh at people. Don't speak to anyone in the bus until they speak to you first.

13. Whenever you walk in a crowded area, hold your phone firmly in your hand, not in your bag or pocket or else Sope oti lo.

14. Whenever you want to ask for Directions, say this. "Sorry, Please, Excuse me...then ask your question". It is compulsory to say all of them. Don't omit any. Everybody is angry in Nigeria.😂

15. It's often said that the number of people who are mentally normal in Lagos aren't up to 5. In essence, If a Lagosian teases you, don't take him serious. Just be cool to prevent issues. We're mád in this Lagos!!. I am the only nórmal person in my area.

16. There's one popular "Den of scámmers" in Lagos called Computer Village. It is the most popular place for buying and repairing electronic devices. But please and please open your eyes very well before you buy fufu package in a phone case of buy a swapped electronics.😁

17. And lastly LAGOS is a comedy centre, you will love the drama you will be seeing around.

Lagos, Its mix of tradition and modernity, combined with its rich culture and entrepreneurial spirit, makes it an exciting and attractive destination for people from all over the world. Lagos is very very fun and sweet once you understand the system. It's not a bad place to be, it's just a place to be SMART and WISE!!
EKO ILE OGBON!

In other words, a shitty place full of the rudest and meanest people on earth, where you can easily get hurt or robbed on a dime, yet is being glorified by its hapless denizens as a wonderful place!

A place where, if you're lost, you're lost. Don't bother to ask for directions if you do, I wish you all the best

To survive in Lagos, forget your good manners and kindness. Make sure youre safe before you show that you're really a nice person.

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by 90dbest: 12:47pm On Aug 06, 2023
PlayerMeji:
Oh, Thou art painfully pained!


dirty Yoruba pig.
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by AmotekunSW: 12:51pm On Aug 06, 2023
90dbest:
eternal slave of Fulani is bothered about Monday. Muslim pig

All that your worthless ancestors fought for were the hands of the village prostitutes in marriage.

Isreali today, jew tomorrow, Ugandan next tomorrow, biafran when you have inferiority complex, Nigerian when it is time to share money.

You can't trace where you came from. The only acceptable explanation is that you evolved from monkeys and your women ade hairy and your men chest beat like castrated baboons.
You have no history of your past, your present daybis uncertain and your future is bleak.

You're a beast of no nation.
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Bridget95(f): 12:51pm On Aug 06, 2023
One thing I love about lagos is that everyone minds his business. No gossips and no interference in your private life by any outsider.

You are always free to enjoy life without minding about anyone talking about you.
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Tecnophone: 12:52pm On Aug 06, 2023
you don't necessarily needs to mention his mother, baboon.
AmotekunSW:


Do you know why Obaseki has not paid your mother's pension?
He is stealing Edo state blind and taking it to Lagos.

Keep calling Lagos a slum when you have no future.
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Osobi32(m): 12:53pm On Aug 06, 2023
You are on point.... Number 6 works like magic, I tried it once and it worked. I left ajah around past 6pm and I wanted to see a friend at navy town, the traffic I encountered that day was something... To cut the long story, I got to mile2 around 10:35 and by the time I was able to get a bike to alakija omo it was already past 11pm. On getting to alakija I just observed the area and instantly I knew I was in a bad boys zone, I just spotted and aboki shop there I just went to him and got two sticks of B&H,light up my cigarette then proceed to cross over the old ojo... Baba the area was dark and I noticed some guys around then I started talking to myself as I dey drag my smoke grin. Na so I take move ooo

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Typing: 12:54pm On Aug 06, 2023
slawomir:
Damnnn niggar
Hell no
Nobody wanna go to that overrated damnnn slum of a place

Not to talk of learning 17 things on how to survive

Rather learn 600 things on how to survive in abuja

Have been to lagos and Abuja as a Bini son

And I must confess lagos is nosiy and a shit hole

Emeka quit claiming to be from Benin. You are from Aba.

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Meti99(m): 12:55pm On Aug 06, 2023
Lagos the dirtiest slum in Nigeria..
I'm presently in Lagos for an appointment and I am still in shock how dirty the Lagos is..
The poster needs to visit Uyo, Enugu, Calabar, Abuja, and see modesty with blends of neatness and composure...
I prefer life in those cities compared to Lagos..

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by sammyonal: 12:57pm On Aug 06, 2023
IVORY2009:
Eko' ni baje ooooo
o baje ti, Forever a lagosian sho city how Una dey?

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by mayormick(m): 12:57pm On Aug 06, 2023
C2Ok:
I’m don’t think Lagos is for me😂😂
I prefer to stay in Abeokuta, Lagos is too busy, how will I always have to be conscious of every small move I take 24/7😂😭🫴
God Abeg oo😂😂😂
Lolz… a typical Abeokuta person talking, if you were born and grew up in Abeokuta. You will find Lagos too rough to live in honestly. I always feel I can’t live in Lagos but presently find myself for Lag now

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by chatinent: 12:58pm On Aug 06, 2023
Sha, if you have mastered the art of crossing busy main roads in Nigeria, believe you me, if you apply those tactics to everyday life, you'll be smarter than AI.


To me, in my experience in Lagos,
1. Research before you go anywhere or buy anything and avoid those story tellers...many people out there to rip you.
2. Mind your business.
3. Avoid late nights.
4. Avoid many friends: learn to take yourself out or bring the outing to your house.
5. In the compound you live, mind your business...no friends no enemies. Gbegborun will backfire!
6. Trust if you like, but always double check.
7. Read terms of service carefully.

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by obembet(f): 12:59pm On Aug 06, 2023
AmotekunSW:


Do you know why Obaseki has not paid your mother's pension?
He is stealing Edo state blind and taking it to Lagos.

Keep calling Lagos a slum when you have no future.


😂 😂
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by mu2sa2: 12:59pm On Aug 06, 2023
SaLongs1:
Upon wetin wey person go suffer like this?
Hahahaha, bros I no wan accuse you but you sure say no be from my mind you take this statement (by clairvoyance).

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Sweetvie: 12:59pm On Aug 06, 2023
undecided
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by sammyonal: 1:00pm On Aug 06, 2023
slawomir:
Damnnn niggar
Hell no
Nobody wanna go to that overrated damnnn slum of a place

Not to talk of learning 17 things on how to survive

Rather learn 600 things on how to survive in abuja

Have been to lagos and Abuja as a Bini son

And I must confess lagos is nosiy and a shit hole
oga ade keep quiet, u rant so much on this platform.
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Ezmans: 1:01pm On Aug 06, 2023
oneman2k7:
Those 17 things will favor me and my family.
no 10 sweet me pass
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by SaLongs1(m): 1:01pm On Aug 06, 2023
mu2sa2:
Hahahaha, bros I no wan accuse you but you sure say no be from my mind you take this statement (by clairvoyance).
Even paradise sef no get this kind rules before person go enjoy am grin cheesy
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by zoedew: 1:02pm On Aug 06, 2023
Great hints!
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by yahoodetector: 1:09pm On Aug 06, 2023
Icrave4u:
YOU WANT TO SURVIVE IN LAGOS: 17 Things you must not do.

1. On a bus, When you sit by the window. Never operate your phone, It will be snatched from your hand. This is a quintessential occurence in some surbuban parts of Lagos such as Agege and Mushin. In fact, anywhere in Lagos.

2. Whenever someone greets you on the road, Do not answer him or her especially when he approaches you from behind.

3. If you see people fighting, Mind your business!!. I repeat MIND YOUR BUSINESS!!

4. You must learn how to argue with a bus conductor, when he tries cheating you.
And please whenever you do. Please don't use Standard English. You must have had a good knowledge of Pidgin before you come to Lagos. If not I can teach you. 🤣

5. Walk with a known Nigerian, on the first weeks of your stay in Lagos. He'll show you the ropes or else you go suffer.

6. Whenever you're walking in a deserted area in Lagos. Walk like a gangster, not like a responsible person. If you do, Miscreants will feel you're defensive and wouldn't come close to you. Street sense ✌🤣

7. Anything you did not find on your head, Please don't pick it. (You understand what I mean).

8. When you're crossing the road. Turn into a Ronaldo. Cars come in massive droves. They won't hit you but you must learn how to dribble them. 🤣

9. When you want to buy soft drinks, Buy soft drinks from people hawking in the traffic. It is believed that the drinks taste sweeter than the ones bought from people in shops😅. Just a belief!!

10. When you see a large number of people running, don't wait or ask questions. Just run with them. RUN RUN RUN!!! Ask when it is safe!! Run o🤣

11. Never leave Lagos without taking a ride on Third Mainland Bridge. It is a sin😅

12. Don't dance to any music you hear, never stare or laugh at people. Don't speak to anyone in the bus until they speak to you first.

13. Whenever you walk in a crowded area, hold your phone firmly in your hand, not in your bag or pocket or else Sope oti lo.

14. Whenever you want to ask for Directions, say this. "Sorry, Please, Excuse me...then ask your question". It is compulsory to say all of them. Don't omit any. Everybody is angry in Nigeria.😂

15. It's often said that the number of people who are mentally normal in Lagos aren't up to 5. In essence, If a Lagosian teases you, don't take him serious. Just be cool to prevent issues. We're mád in this Lagos!!. I am the only nórmal person in my area.

16. There's one popular "Den of scámmers" in Lagos called Computer Village. It is the most popular place for buying and repairing electronic devices. But please and please open your eyes very well before you buy fufu package in a phone case of buy a swapped electronics.😁

17. And lastly LAGOS is a comedy centre, you will love the drama you will be seeing around.

Lagos, Its mix of tradition and modernity, combined with its rich culture and entrepreneurial spirit, makes it an exciting and attractive destination for people from all over the world. Lagos is very very fun and sweet once you understand the system. It's not a bad place to be, it's just a place to be SMART and WISE!!
EKO ILE OGBON!

So this is what Ebola wants to turn Nigeria into?
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Southwestidiot: 1:11pm On Aug 06, 2023
17. And lastly LAGOS is a comedy centre, you will love the drama you will be seeing around.

Lagos, Its mix of tradition and modernity, combined with its rich culture and entrepreneurial spirit, makes it an exciting and attractive destination for people from all over the world. Lagos is very very fun and sweet once you understand the system. It's not a bad place to be, it's just a place to be SMART and WISE!!
EKO ILE OGBON!
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It was, before TINUBU and his minions introduced tribalism, imagine my car broke down, on the express, I quickly manoeuvre to one of the filling station to pack the car luckily for me there a mechanic there, who tried his best but couldn't detect the fault, a rewire came and he was spot on. I ask if I could pack my car there because we can't fix the problem that day as we have to drop the gear, they said yes but (I will pay 3k since I be Omo Igbo) I was like I am not an Igbo man I am from edo state, they said e nor concern them, now this is where it get interesting, they also told me that the gear master must be a Yoruba man that they don't need an Igbo man to work there, then I was really pissed I change am for the bastards, people gathered quickly to calm me down. Las las I have to call the Yoruba gear master on my contact, I explained was has happened the he confirmed the rewire diagnosis, he told me he was in Ladipo that I should send money for him to buy the parts which I did, up till now the man has refused to pick my calls. Going to 2 weeks now. I later paid the 3k but before I gave them the money I made some declaration on it openly with my language. The next time I returned to toll my car all of them became over friendly they even fault themselves I was just looking at them non could come close to me. As for the gear master I never get him time but I have people watching his every move until I come for him.

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Angelfrost(m): 1:17pm On Aug 06, 2023
Such threads do a great deal of harm to the image of Lagos, tho they are quite true and factual.

How can a civilized society have such unwritten rules??!... Even dangerous jungles don't have such rules. lol! grin

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Love800(m): 1:17pm On Aug 06, 2023
Pls can someone find a good private school that pays 80k and above in lagos? Am thinking of relocating.
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Bobbiee: 1:31pm On Aug 06, 2023
Three things I can definitely tell you about staying in Asaba is

1. Never ever speak to anyone when you get in a Keke napep

2. Always hold your phone, never put it in your pocket or bag

3. Never fish out prostitutes from Okpanam, especially at night. They'll rob you and steal from you.
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by mipeesoft(m): 1:31pm On Aug 06, 2023
grin grin grin
BigYash:
Always move with your “On Your Madate I Stand “ membership card. It opens doors in Lagos.. Those that have it,get fuel for free and they shop for free in markets and malls..
Happy Sunday Fresh People of Nairaland..

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Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by rummmy: 1:32pm On Aug 06, 2023
Shithole place.
Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by Klington: 1:40pm On Aug 06, 2023
whitekad:
yes I agreed with you, but why all Igbos in Nigeria are rushing in there everyday. Can't u people stayed in ur clean states and leave Lagos alone Bec it's u people that dirty Lagos for us . Stupid Biafra.

Stop crying.

Goan mind skulls in peace.

Re: You Want To Survive In Lagos: 17 Things You Must Not Do. by deavicky(m): 1:51pm On Aug 06, 2023
Icrave4u:
YOU WANT TO SURVIVE IN LAGOS: 17 Things you must not do.

1. On a bus, When you sit by the window. Never operate your phone, It will be snatched from your hand. This is a quintessential occurence in some surbuban parts of Lagos such as Agege and Mushin. In fact, anywhere in Lagos.

2. Whenever someone greets you on the road, Do not answer him or her especially when he approaches you from behind.

3. If you see people fighting, Mind your business!!. I repeat MIND YOUR BUSINESS!!

4. You must learn how to argue with a bus conductor, when he tries cheating you.
And please whenever you do. Please don't use Standard English. You must have had a good knowledge of Pidgin before you come to Lagos. If not I can teach you. 🤣

5. Walk with a known Nigerian, on the first weeks of your stay in Lagos. He'll show you the ropes or else you go suffer.

6. Whenever you're walking in a deserted area in Lagos. Walk like a gangster, not like a responsible person. If you do, Miscreants will feel you're defensive and wouldn't come close to you. Street sense ✌🤣

7. Anything you did not find on your head, Please don't pick it. (You understand what I mean).

8. When you're crossing the road. Turn into a Ronaldo. Cars come in massive droves. They won't hit you but you must learn how to dribble them. 🤣

9. When you want to buy soft drinks, Buy soft drinks from people hawking in the traffic. It is believed that the drinks taste sweeter than the ones bought from people in shops😅. Just a belief!!

10. When you see a large number of people running, don't wait or ask questions. Just run with them. RUN RUN RUN!!! Ask when it is safe!! Run o🤣

11. Never leave Lagos without taking a ride on Third Mainland Bridge. It is a sin😅

12. Don't dance to any music you hear, never stare or laugh at people. Don't speak to anyone in the bus until they speak to you first.

13. Whenever you walk in a crowded area, hold your phone firmly in your hand, not in your bag or pocket or else Sope oti lo.

14. Whenever you want to ask for Directions, say this. "Sorry, Please, Excuse me...then ask your question". It is compulsory to say all of them. Don't omit any. Everybody is angry in Nigeria.😂

15. It's often said that the number of people who are mentally normal in Lagos aren't up to 5. In essence, If a Lagosian teases you, don't take him serious. Just be cool to prevent issues. We're mád in this Lagos!!. I am the only nórmal person in my area.

16. There's one popular "Den of scámmers" in Lagos called Computer Village. It is the most popular place for buying and repairing electronic devices. But please and please open your eyes very well before you buy fufu package in a phone case of buy a swapped electronics.😁

17. And lastly LAGOS is a comedy centre, you will love the drama you will be seeing around.

Lagos, Its mix of tradition and modernity, combined with its rich culture and entrepreneurial spirit, makes it an exciting and attractive destination for people from all over the world. Lagos is very very fun and sweet once you understand the system. It's not a bad place to be, it's just a place to be SMART and WISE!!
EKO ILE OGBON!
this is an abnormal way to live..

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