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.

Nigeria Limps On

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...

Jacob Zuma: A 21st Century African Leader?

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 them...

We Are Neither

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...

Robert Mugabe , the African Big Man

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 get his people out of the mess he has led them into. His only solution is blind rhetoric and fake optimism...

The African 'Big Man'

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...

Sick and Tired of Politics as Usual

Suddenly in the US, Republican candidate John McCain has shifted his mantras and jumped onto Democratic candidate Barack Obama's 'Change' theme...

A Barrel of Crude for $100: In defense of Nigeria

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...

2007 is Finally Gone…

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 starving to death in refugee camps...

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Whenever I see any bank and the ill-assorted characters...