Dakuku Peterside

Public Sector Turnaround Expert | Political Strategist | Maritime Advisor |Columnist. Passionate about driving impactful change & fostering effective governance

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Lessons of Mokwa’s disaster

1 week ago | businessday.ng | Dakuku Peterside

When the clouds gathered above Mokwa at the start of the 2025 rainy season, no one reached for a weather almanack; the townspeople needed only memory. They had seen the river climb its banks before, had watched water swirl down gullies that doubled as rubbish dumps, and had heard radio callers warn—almost cheerfully—that nature’s annual rehearsal was underway. What they had not felt was the sensation of genuine safety.
Lessons of Mokwa’s disaster, By Dakuku Peterside

1 week ago | premiumtimesng.com | Dakuku Peterside

When the clouds gathered above Mokwa at the start of the 2025 rainy season, no one reached for a weather almanac; the townspeople needed only memory. They had seen the river climb its banks before, had watched water swirl down gullies that doubled as rubbish dumps, and had heard radio callers warn — almost cheerfully — that nature’s annual rehearsal was underway. What they had not felt was the sensation of genuine safety.
HT Syndication: Lessons of Mokwa's disaster, By Dakuku Peterside

1 week ago | htsyndication.com | Dakuku Peterside

Posted On: 2025-06-16 Posted By: Dakuku Peterside Health & Lifestyle Education Employment Cities Real Estate & Construction Premium Times Nigeria, June 16 -- When the clouds gathered above Mokwa at the start of the 2025 rainy season, no one reached for a weather almanac; the townspeople needed only memory.
Lessons Of Mokwa’s Disaster

1 week ago | thewhistler.ng | Dakuku Peterside

[mc4wp_form id=33047] When the clouds gathered above Mokwa at the start of the 2025 rainy season, no one reached for a weather almanac; the townspeople needed only memory. They had seen the river climb its banks before, had watched water swirl down gullies that doubled as rubbish dumps, and had heard radio callers warn—almost cheerfully—that nature’s annual rehearsal was underway. What they had not felt was the sensation of genuine safety.
Japa: The Courage and Cost of Nigeria’s Great Exodus -

2 weeks ago | thenewsnigeria.com.ng | Dakuku Peterside

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 4:24 pm By Dakuku Peterside I still remember the evening I first heard the term “Japa.” It came in the form of a meme—“If you’re seeing this, pack your bags”—plastered over an image of a dusty road disappearing into a golden horizon. The joke wasn’t just funny—it was painfully accurate.
Nigerian lawmaker raises alarm as kidnappers reportedly lay siege to constituency

2 weeks ago | lucky-wap-ams.op-mobile.opera.com | Dakuku Peterside

Kogi West Senator, Sunday Karimi, has raised alarm over the increasing cases of kidnapping in his constituency, describing the situation as a siege orchestrated by criminals. Mr Karimi, in a statement on Monday, lamented the deteriorating security situation in his senatorial district, stating that residents now live in constant fear.
Nigeria: Japa - The Courage and Cost of Nigeria's Great Exodus

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Dakuku Peterside

I still remember the evening I first heard the term "Japa." It came in the form of a meme--"If you're seeing this, pack your bags"--plastered over an image of a dusty road disappearing into a golden horizon. The joke wasn't just funny--it was painfully accurate. "Japa," a Yoruba word meaning "to flee," has evolved into a cultural and economic phenomenon, serving as a shorthand for the restless exodus of Nigerians, particularly the young and educated, in search of a better life.
Japa: The courage and cost of Nigeria's great exodus

2 weeks ago | businessday.ng | Dakuku Peterside

I still remember the evening I first heard the term “Japa.” It came in the form of a meme—“If you’re seeing this, pack your bags”—plastered over an image of a dusty road disappearing into a golden horizon. The joke wasn’t just funny—it was painfully accurate. “Japa,” a Yoruba word meaning “to flee,” has evolved into a cultural and economic phenomenon, serving as a shorthand for the restless exodus of Nigerians, particularly the young and educated, in search of a better life.
HT Syndication: Japa: The courage and cost of Nigeria's great exodus, By Dakuku Peterside

2 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Dakuku Peterside

Posted On: 2025-06-10 Posted By: Dakuku Peterside Business & Finance Health & Lifestyle Education Technology Real Estate & Construction Premium Times Nigeria, June 10 -- I still remember the evening I first heard the term "Japa." It came in the form of a meme - "If you're seeing this, pack your bags" - plastered over an image of a dusty road disappearing into a golden horizon. The joke wasn't just funny - it was painfully accurate. "Japa," a Yoruba word meaning "to flee," has evolved into a...
Japa: The Courage And Cost Of Nigeria's Great Exodus

2 weeks ago | thewhistler.ng | Dakuku Peterside

[mc4wp_form id=33047] I still remember the evening I first heard the term “Japa.” It came in the form of a meme—“If you’re seeing this, pack your bags”—plastered over an image of a dusty road disappearing into a golden horizon. The joke wasn’t just funny—it was painfully accurate. “Japa,” a Yoruba word meaning “to flee,” has evolved into a cultural and economic phenomenon, serving as a shorthand for the restless exodus of Nigerians, particularly the young and educated, in search of a better life.