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...

70-YEAR-OLD WIDOW ALLEGEDLY RAPED IN KAFANCHAN, SUSPECT REMANDED. (PHOTO).


70-Year-Old Widow Allegedly Raped In Kafanchan, Suspect Remanded


A Kaduna State High Court in Kafanchan has ordered the remand of a farmer, Timothy Ayock, in a correctional facility for allegedly raping a 70-year-old widow.


Ayock faces two charges of rape and criminal force, in violation of sections 257 and 237 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017. 


According to the state counsel, Daniel Isah, the alleged incident occurred on December 26, 2025, in Tagama community, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area.


The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges. During proceedings, the prosecutor requested an adjournment to prepare the case. 


Presiding Judge Michael Eugene remanded Ayock at the Kafanchan Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until March 5, 2026, for hearing.

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