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...

CHAOS ERUPTS IN JEFFREYS BAY AS HOMES ARE SET ABLAZE, DOZENS ARRESTED AND FOREIGN NATIONALS MOVED TO SAFETY FOLLOWING ANTI-IMMIGRATION PROTESTS. (PHOTO).


  CHAOS ERUPTS IN JEFFREYS BAY AS HOMES ARE SET ABLAZE, DOZENS ARRESTED AND FOREIGN NATIONALS MOVED TO SAFETY FOLLOWING ANTI-IMMIGRATION PROTESTS


Violence broke out in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, after an anti-immigration protest escalated into unrest, leaving homes destroyed, businesses damaged and dozens of people arrested.


According to police, 69 people were arrested after the protests turned violent. Authorities said at least one person was hospitalised, while 23 tuck shops were looted and damaged during the unrest.


Officials also confirmed that a number of foreign nationals, including Zimbabweans, were moved to a temporary place of safety after their homes and businesses came under attack. Several houses were reportedly set alight during the violence.


The demonstrations were linked to concerns over illegal immigration and were associated with the March and March movement. Police and other law enforcement agencies have since been deployed to restore order and investigate criminal acts committed during the unrest.


Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and warned that anyone involved in arson, looting or other criminal activities will face the full force of the law.


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