FG ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OWERRI AIRPORT FOR RUNWAY REHABILITATION. (PHOTO).

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 FG ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OWERRI AIRPORT FOR RUNWAY REHABILITATION  The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the temporary closure of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, to allow for major runway rehabilitation works. A statement by the  Minister says the closure has become necessary to improve safety and operational efficiency at the airport, ahead of the Christmas travel season. It adds that the rehabilitation project is a joint partnership between the Federal Government and the Imo State Government, and will involve repairs to deteriorated sections of the runway, treatment of surface cracks, filling of potholes, resurfacing, and extension works to accommodate larger aircraft. The Minister disclosed that he had earlier spoken with the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who, along with other critical stakeholders in the South-East, agreed on the need for the temporary closure. The airport i...

ZELENSKYY ABANDONS NATO MEMBERSHIP GOAL AHEAD OF PEACE TALKS. (PHOTO).


 Zelenskyy abandons NATO membership goal ahead of peace talks

Ukraine has stepped back from its long-standing goal of joining NATO, opting instead for legally binding security guarantees from Western allies as part of a compromise aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced ahead of diplomatic talks in Berlin. The shift marks a significant change in Kyiv’s strategy, as NATO membership has been a constitutional priority for Ukraine and a central element of its defense against Russian aggression. While the move aligns partially with Russian demands, Ukraine has continued to resist ceding territory to Moscow.

Zelenskyy explained that security guarantees from the U.S., Europe, and other partners—including Canada and Japan—would serve as a substitute for NATO membership, providing protections akin to the alliance’s Article 5 commitments. He emphasized that these guarantees must be legally binding and described the compromise as a necessary step to prevent further Russian incursions. Ahead of meetings with U.S. and European officials, Zelenskyy highlighted a 20-point plan aimed at achieving a ceasefire along current front lines, describing it as a fair solution. The announcement comes as European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, convene to discuss continued support for Ukraine, while Russia continues strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure, causing widespread hardship.


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