ISIUKWUATO, a sleepy and almost neglected large community in Abia State, may not ring a bell to many, yet it occupies a position of relevance in Nigeria. Indeed not many people, even in the neighbouring states, realise the national importance of this erosion devastated area

The end to the protracted doctors’ strike in Lagos State may not be in sight as the four – week – old strike, on Friday, took a dramatic twist when their colleagues in the federal health institutions in the state threatened to begin a one- week warning solidarity strike by tomorrow.

The journey from Abuja to Kafanchan in Kaduna State this Tuesday morning was uneventful. The road was very free as only a few vehicles plied the road. The rural communities were so far removed from the hustle and bustle of the cities that a commuter by name Moses commented thus: “This is so peaceful, unlike the Southern part of the country. No noise, nature is just at peace with itself and in harmony with everything else. This is heavenly”.

She was quite a pitiable sight when Vanguard Metro met her at the orthopedic section of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Benin City

For residents of Dabwak, a village in Kuru District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Monday February 28, this year is a day they would live to remember, albeit for something negative.