You booked a flight for a getaway or business trip, but now you have an emergency that you have to attend to and you have no choice than to reschedule your flight. And for quite a number of airline, you need to pay rescheduling fees. This is what fliers do not want to hear at […]
The news we often hear most times about Eastern Nigeria dominated by the Igbo ethnic group is the agitation for Biafra. But what a number of Nigerians do not know is that there is more to this region than the agitation for secession. There are deposits of tourists destinations tucked in different parts of the […]
Ijebu is a Yoruba kingdom in pre-colonial Nigeria. It formed around the fifteenth century. According to legend, its ruling dynasty was founded by Obanta of Ile-Ife. 1. Ijebus were the first people to have had contact with the Europeans in the 14th century. 2. Ijebus were the first to be educated through Western education. 3. Ijebu […]
The city of Port Harcourt is the third most developed metropolis in Nigeria after Lagos and Abuja. It’s been dubbed Nigeria’s oil capital and can arguably be called the oil hub of Africa. The city, also known as the Garden City because of its numerous avenues and ornaments, has over the years been rife with […]
A few weeks ago, this column covered some conditions for flying while ill owing to the high number of Africans seeking medical treatment abroad. One reader, while giving feedback on the article, said how they flew a terminally ill family member back home to prevent a death overseas and avoid the cost of transporting a […]
The scenery at Whispering Palms is overwhelming, the warm breeze from the Atlantic Ocean romantically blows away your worries as you sit comfortably with your lover and the chalets/rooms are readily available for you to spend the night. Whispering Palms Beach Resort is a perfect getaway for anyone from the elderly to the young at heart. […]
When we hear ‘vacation’ most times especially in Nigeria the first thing that comes to mind is the huge amount of money it requires. It’s worse off now with the recession the country is facing and also the devalued naira. Vacation experiences alone or with loved ones would go a long way in relieving stress, […]
A hotel should be a home away from home. A place where you can relax and enjoy a decent sleep without any disturbance especially at night. Of course, the hotels you book on jumia travel provide this kind of quiet and serene ambiance. Nevertheless, certain individuals lodge in one of the best hotels in Lagos, […]
J.P. Clark's poem "Ibadan" may be due for a rewrite as the city is certainly not "running splash of rust... " anymore. Visited by thousands of vacationers each year, Ibadan is easily one of the most charming places in Western Nigeria. There's no doubt that Ibadan is a huge city, with a population bigger than […]
I don’t know which is worse – waiting in line to go through security at the airport or trying to get off the plane when you’re in the last row. When you’re in the back of the plane, there isn’t much you can do to speed things up. However, there are a few things you […]
