After ten years of uninterrupted ‘democratic’ rule in Nigeria, many in and out of the country still wonder if anything has changed? Not a lot has really…
Austin 'Dwiggs' Mackenzie
Austin 'Dwiggs' Mackenzie
Austin 'Dwiggs' Mackenzie, a Chemist, an environmentalist and writer was born and bred in Lagos. He has to his credit several published articles, essays and short stories. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada. His blog.
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In Jacob Zuma, the Republic of South Africa has chosen a new President who is not only liked by his people, but someone seen by his countrymen as one of …
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Don’t you sometimes wonder where our attitudes and beliefs originate? Whether you agree or not, people are basically a product of their environment, cultures and beliefs…
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Lately record inflation rates and cholera are ravaging the country while Mr. Mugabe continues to carry on in pomp as Head of Government. He has run out of ideas to …
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The African ‘Big Man’ is not really liked in his country or village, he is however feared. He rules by force and guile. He is a menace…
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Suddenly in the US, Republican candidate John McCain has shifted his mantras and jumped onto Democratic candidate Barack Obama’s ‘Change’ theme…
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They analysts always predicted it and I always wondered who would get the blame for crude oil prices reaching the much-dreaded yet expected $100 price for a barrel…
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The most poignant reminder of 2007 when it is reflected on years from now will be the avoidable wanton waste of life. Kidnappings and murder in the Niger Delta, people …
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Lagos is a Mini Nigeria. It doesn’t exactly welcome anyone but never turns anyone back…