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IntercityTravel:
I travel between Lagos and Abuja quite often, and it honestly took me some time to figure out the best way to do it without stress.

From my experience:

Flights are fast, but delays and high prices can be frustrating
Buses are more affordable, but comfort and safety vary depending on the company
Traveling by private car gives flexibility, but it can be expensive in the long run

One thing that has really helped me is planning ahead and comparing options before making a decision using platforms like Intercity.

For those who travel this route often, what has worked best for you?

I’m open to suggestions because I’m always trying to find better ways to make the trip easier.

Hey, thanks for sharing your experiences—smart to compare options and use platforms like Intercity. Road travel between Lagos and Abuja can be more affordable and flexible than flying, but it demands realism about the realities on the ground. Both main northern routes you're asking about have serious trade-offs right now. Here's a pragmatic breakdown based on current conditions (as of 2026).

1. Ilorin – Niger – Suleja Route (via Jebba-Mokwa-Bida)
- Pros: Often considered one of the alternatives to avoid the worst of the Lokoja corridor. It can feel less congested in parts, with some sections (like parts of Niger State) having seen repairs. Travel time is roughly 10-14+ hours depending on conditions and stops.
- Dangers & Complexities:
- Road conditions: Significant deterioration on stretches like Ilorin-Jebba-Mokwa-Bida-Suleja. Potholes, failed surfaces, and construction delays turn what should be 8-9 hours into 14+ hours or worse in bad weather/breakdowns. It's been called a "death trap" by commuters due to accidents.
- Security: Niger State has risks of kidnapping and banditry (US travel advisory flags parts of Niger as high-risk). Incidents happen, though some travelers report it as relatively preferable to Kogi alternatives at times.
- Other issues: Long stretches with limited services, fuel stops, or quick help if stranded. Night travel is strongly discouraged everywhere due to poor visibility, reduced security, and higher crime risk.

2. Ekiti – Lokoja Route (via Ado-Ekiti-Okene-Lokoja)
- Pros: More popular and serviced with better access to fuel, food, and mechanics on the southern end (Lagos-Ibadan is usually decent). Scenic in parts and sometimes less truck traffic on the Ekiti side.
- Dangers & Complexities:
- Road conditions: The Abuja-Lokoja highway is a notorious nightmare—potholes, failed bridges/sections, ongoing construction causing massive gridlocks (hours or even days stuck, especially during peaks like holidays). It's frequently called a "national emergency" with slow rehab work.
- Security: High kidnapping risk on corridors like Lokoja-Okene (medium-high risk in recent data). Kogi State is flagged in advisories for terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Banditry and robberies exploit bad spots.
- Other issues: Heavy traffic, accidents (trucks especially), and stranding risks. The entire approach to Abuja via Lokoja funnels a lot of traffic, worsening everything.

Common to both routes: Poor overall infrastructure, reckless driving, armed robbery/kidnapping threats (higher at night or isolated spots), limited emergency response, and vehicle wear (tires, suspension). Daytime travel in a reliable vehicle (or good bus company) is much safer than night. Always check real-time updates via groups, FRSC, or apps before leaving.

My Opinion on the Best Route
The Ilorin-Niger-Suleja route edges out as the slightly better pragmatic choice right now for many regular travelers—if your vehicle/driver can handle bad roads—mainly because it helps dodge the worst Lokoja gridlock and funnel-effect chokepoints. That said, neither is reliably "good; both carry real risks and stress. Many experienced travelers prefer it over the Ekiti-Lokoja one when possible, but monitor conditions closely as things change with weather, construction, or incidents.

Practical tips for road travel:
- Travel daytime only, leave very early, and aim to reach before dark.
- Use reputable bus companies (check recent reviews on Intercity or similar) or a sturdy private car in a small convoy if possible.
- Have a good spare tire, full fuel range, offline maps, power banks, water/snacks, and emergency contacts.
- Consider police escort for high-value trips if budget allows.
- Flights are worth it for time-sensitive or low-stress needs despite prices/delays.

If you're doing this often, mix modes (road one way, fly back) or track patterns. What's your usual vehicle/setup or biggest pain point? Safe travels!

Hehehehehehehe guy I swear we know where the votes are.... lol

helinues:
All the best to them. We know where the votes are.

Small yansh should stop shaking

How ironic!!! This is a very valid submission and one that never really crossed my mind. Hmmmm. So Donald Trump is willing to sacrifice other countries for the sake of Isreal. This is interesting!

madridguy:
How come President Trump didn't call the Israel's Navy ?

stanluiz:
Iran supreme leader is the next!!

The US can only attack Iran from outside and not invade that country.The Iranian leader would rather kill himself than be captured though.

Interested in the car. How and when do I get to see the car for inspection? And where is it?

There is no Corolla that can survive on a Venza engine. A Camry can and some Camry carries Venza engine. The Corolla will soon pack up apart from gulping fuel, it would be gulping too much engine oil too because the car was nlt built to carry that kind of engine.

BlindAngel:
Yes, we saw lots of corolla that are using venza engine.

Putin is never going to fall!!!

MufasaLion:
Downfall of Putin will give peace to the world.

How much?

1. First degree dissociation:

20% of 500 molecules dissociate, which is 0.20 * 500 = 100 molecules.
Each dissociated molecule forms one hydrogen ion (H^+) and one bicarbonate ion (HCO3^-), so a total of 100 * 2 = 200 ions are formed.

2. Second degree dissociation:

1% of 500 molecules dissociate, which is 0.01 * 500 = 5 molecules.
Each dissociated molecule forms one hydrogen ion (H^+) and one carbonate ion (CO3^2-), so a total of 5 * 2 = 10 ions are formed.

Therefore,
The total number of ions formed during the dissociation of 500 molecules of carbonic acid is 200 + 10 = 210 ions.

There4me:
Exactly

Not really! She obviously has her eye on another man but wants to be allowed to do her whims and she wants to use the court to achieve that. On the part of the husband having a girlfriend I'm sure she knows the husband is within his rights to marry more than one but she doesn't want a co-wife.

why not contact the site or airline directly? But in reality if you don't intend to enter the UK you do not need a transit visa. If your flight is stopping over in the UK to join another flight to the US then you'd just be in the airport waiting for your flight and your passport won't need to be stamped into the UK on arrival. However if you do require a transit visa you would be issued one at the airport or by the airline when you purchase tickets.

Preferably purchase all your tickets at once and hold them as you board the first flight. This can really be of help at the airport should you require a transit visa. Immigration officials would automatically know your final destination is the US and would let you go if you don't have any issue with UK laws.

My brother if the girl wants to walk away let her walk!!! No woman should threaten a man cos he refuses to travel to the village. Talk to your brother or borrow him some sense that if he hands over the keys to the vault of a bank to someone else and something happens he will smell prison first before they free him that is if he's innocent. And once his reputation is tarnished it's not coming back easily. On the other hand there are many women some of whom are better than the present fiance. Make him reason am well abeeg. A cancelled wedding is better than a cancelled marriage.

where is the car?

Kazeem47:
See as Antelope fresh inside this harsh period.

E no fresh, e get belle

No, there wouldn't be a rerun because he was not declared the winner in the election proper, so a disqualification at the tribunal doesn't affect the natural order of things.

He's not hyping him, in fact he is understating the facts. If only you know who that man called Putin is you would know he has everything under control. The only man that can defeat Putin is Putin. That is the only best way to put it.

LikeAking:
Stop hyping him.

Armaggedon:
I hope the people that carried ballot box for him will have free ticket.

Yes they do

The future belongs to imaginative thinkers.

To deceive highway patrol men and road safety officials.

Minjim:
What's exactly the motive behind this ?

Go back to the hospital, most likely a specialist hospital.

fullonia:
If you had read my post correctly, you would have seen the part where I mentioned that we went to the hospital, and the doctor couldn't say what was wrong. You will also see where I added that injections and medication were ministered.

EKONGKING:
Instead of projecting power abroad why can't we project power against bandits,bolo haram and iswap.
Who r bent on destroying the projecter

Are bandits anywhere near the seas or our territorial waterways?

Stop looking for solution to medical problems on social media. The Internet is not your hospital or clinic. Go to a hospital and lodge your complaint. By the way this looks more like heat rash or skin reaction to a soap, cream or food. But let's hope its not monkey pox. Please visit a general hospital around you.

Nothing really, you just have to wait for the next available bus which may be days away.

Wisdom2003:
Thanks bro,


What’s the implication of missing one’s departure date?

Ghana to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire is very safe by road although it is a long journey but there is security all through the road and street lights if you wish to travel by night. Most of the southern west African cities are free of terrorism especially cities along the waterways. Just make sure you hold a valid passport and proof of accommodation both in Ghana and Abidjan. You can book online before you leave and it would really help if you understand a little bit of French.

Ans whatever you do pls do not miss your departure time. Au revoir!!!

My advice for you is to browse jobs in Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi or UAE. With all these your qualifications especially Health Safety, my brother you're one step closer to becoming a multimillionaire. If you now get the job try learn Arabic and French/Spanish then forget about getting broke in your old age. Godspeed man!!!

Are you the one to extinct him?

LordIsaac:
There will be no need for "chain of command" where his madness reaches the nuclear button. But, he will be extinct from the earth if he tries it.

Dude you deserve an Oscar for this mate!!! What an elaborate idea of a sham called marriage. Dont get me wrong i too will get married but i hope for the right reasons but if it doesn't work out I'm out.

odinson1:
With all this long talk, you still didn't mention one EXCLUSIVE benefit men have to gain from marriage.

All you wrote is a bunch of fallacies, marriage is just a Name,a term and a contract.
It doesn't make one automatically successful as you may think. Being married does not magically make one motivated to reach any goal,it is just a Term and a Contract where you devote your entire life, energy and resources,being committed to a woman who's only Goal is to have a Slave(who sees himself as king,mental slavery if you will) and Continuously milk him dry down till the very last drop.
Ever wonder why most husbands are thinner than their wives, while the wives look like baby elephants? It is because the man has been tirelessly working day and night, to Feed a Parasite whose only value to give is sex. Yes,there are women who offer way more than sex,but the Majority wins the vote right?

Your first mistake is not talking to your husband about your feelings. This forum you came might give you the help you need but in the real sense of it you should be having this conversation with your husband not the whole world because its only him you're answerable to and can decide if going to church is worth it.