Donald Duke Steals Biker's Carnival Show As Sen. Ben Ayade's Bike Fails.

Former Governor Donald duke stole the show in a Batman styled bike as Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade's Bike fails. Sources say Ayade had mounted his 2014 model GG Taurus-Trike motorcycle with his wife only for it to seize due to engine failure forcing him to park it and bringing to an abrupt end, the 2nd edition of the Bikers Carnival which began last year.

The Bikers parade powered by the Metallic bikers club was scheduled for 2:00PM but due to the inability of the Cultural parade to kick off by 8:00 AM as planned but by 2:30PM, the bikers parade began at about 5:00 PM.

Cyclists also participated in the event w... Read more

Ways To Stay Safe As A Female Uber Driver.

Being an Uber Driver is somewhat facile and a satisfactory job. The assurance of the drivers and the riders is important. With its cashless policies for riders the odds of getting robbed reduces. The face that riders are pre-registered users that have crucial information on the uber database makes it safe. Yet as a female driver, there are still reasons to be extra careful.

Reasons to be extra careful as a female Uber driver:

As an Uber female driver, you are a lone ranger, you work till late hours; this is creditable since there are people the leave late from work/party riders needing your service after a long day/night... Read more

How To Replace Brake Pad And Rotor.

Tools and Supplies Needed

Socket set
Wrench set
Screw driver set
Replacement pads and rotors
Shop towels
Brake grease
Hammer
Hydraulic jack
Jack stands
Protective gloves and eye wear.

Step 1
After the vehicle is safely lifted into the air, remove the lug nut covers.

Step 2 - Once the lug nut cover is removed, a lug wrench or socket can be used can loosen the wheel lugs.

Step 3 - Next, loosen and remove the wheel lug nuts. (Note: If air impact wrench is not used, loosen the lug nuts one turn while the vehicle is still on the ground.)

Step 4 - Then, ... Read more

Throwback On Vespa Bikes.

Vespa is an italian brand of scooter which means "wasp" in Italian. It was manufactured by Plaggio. The scooters have been known for their painted, pressed steel unibody which combines a complete cowling for the engine (enclosing the engine mechanism and concealing dirt or grease), a flat floorboard (providing foot protection), and a prominent front fairing (providing wind protection) into a structural unit.
It was founded 23rd day of April, 1946 in Florence.

In 1944, Renzzo Spolti and Vittorio Casini desgined a motorcycle with bodywork fully enclosing the drivetrain and forming a tall splash guard at the front. In addition... Read more

Precautions For Women and How To Overtake When Driving

The seemingly simple manoeuvre of overtaking/ passing other vehicles accounts for a high rate of fatalities on roads. Sometimes what may seem like a good opportunity to overtake really isn’t. Arrive Alive gives some great tips on overtaking:

First you have to ask the question: Should I overtake?

Any driving movement can be considered with reference to the questions “Is it safe, legal and convenient?” There is often very little advantage to be gained for the risk taken! Only after answering YES to the following questions should you start to even think of overtaking:

Can I see far enough ahead to ... Read more

ThrowBack Cars In Nigeria: 1983 Volkswagen Santana Review.

The Volkswagen Santana is a three-box sedan, based on the second-generation Volkswagen Passat (B2). It was first introduced in 1981. Also called Shanghai-Volkswagen Santana, Volkswagen Quantum, Volkswagen Corsar, Volkswagen Carat, Nissan Santana, Ford Versailles.
In North Amrica, It was also known as the Volkswagen Quantum. In Mexico (Volkswagen Corsar), while in Argentina (Volkswagen Carat). In Brazil and other South Aerican Countries. It was known as Santana, while the Passat Variant B2 wagon was marketed as the Volkswagen Quantum. In Europe the Santana name was dropped in 1985 and the car was sold as a Passat. European prod... Read more

Women's Fashionable and Fun Car Accessories.

With the heightened class of car accessories aimed at the female driver. It's getting easier to pick accessories to complement their wardrobes and to include that flair of chic to their driving experience.

Even as fashion is evolving in the world and other sectors, so also in the automobile world. The priorities for selecting a car and its accessories differ. Safety, Looks, Budget, Comfort, Durability, Maintenance and ease of use are the determining factor.

There are wide range of car accessories - Shift Knobs, Seat Covers, Key Chains, Licence Plates and many more. You can find fun and funky accessories that will appeal ... Read more

Government bans importation of vehicles through land borders

The importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land borders have been banned by the Federal Government. The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles. The ban is sequel to a presidential directive restricting all vehicle imports to Nigeria sea ports only. The order takes effect from January 1, 2017. The restriction on importation of vehicles follows that of rice, whose imports have been banned through the land borders since April 2016.

Importers of vehicles through the land borders are requested to utilise the grace up till December 31, 2016 to clear their vehicle imports landed... Read more

Step By Step Tips On How Car Engine Works

In this article, we'll discuss the basic idea behind an engine a­nd then go into detail about how all the pieces fit together.

An internal combustion engine is designed to compress and use combustion of a fuel air mixture.
The engine begins by pulling air through the air intake throttle actuator which is controlled via the computer, and foot actuator that is located in the drivers compartment. This air flow is monitored by the mass air flow sensor and cleaned by the air filter.
Once air has passed through the throttle actuator, it enters the intake manifold were it is divided among individual cylinder intake ports.... Read more

List of Nigeria's First Female Trailblazer

This is a list of Nigerian's first female trailblazers and their accomplishment.

Sandra Aguebor is Nigeria’s first lady mechanic. She studied mechanical engineering at the Auchi Polytechnic graduating in 1991 as the first Nigerian woman to be certified as an auto-mechanical engineer. Sandra opened her own garage in Lagos, established a solid customer base and began to bring other women into her profession. Today, she is the founder of Lady Mechanic Initiative which trains females mechanics. She also launched an After School Club Project, in partnership with the MacAthur Foundation aimed at grooming young female public... Read more