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Ohanaeze youths knock FG over closure of Enugu airport, concession plan

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Fresh condemnation has trailed the sudden closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had announced that there is a significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway that requires emergency repairs.

FAAN, in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, stated that the repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025.

FAAN added that all flights to the airport will be diverted to nearby airports.

However, in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said it was unjust for the FAAN to shut the airport without giving adequate notice to the users.

Okwu said, “to make the matter worse, it came during the festive period, as though Ndigbo, who are known to be regular travelers during this period, are the targets.

“Did the airport runway suddenly develop a fault? We are aware that airlines have been complaining about this, but the government waited till the Easter period to hastily shut down the airport, throwing our people into confusion.

“This is not the first time Ndigbo are being subjected to this cruel treatment. The last time the runway was re-asphalted, it was also shut down during the Easter period.

“However, what makes the present case worse is the lack of notice.

“The cruel and degrading treatment of the affairs of Ndigbo in Nigeria should stop.

“We know for sure that this cannot happen in Lagos, Abuja or Kano airports. Why also Ndigbo?” Okwu queried.

The Ohanaeze Youths President urged the government to ensure that the rehabilitation is carried out and completed on the stipulated date.

He also said the explanations offered by Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo on the concessioning of the airport was not clear enough.

According to him, “the minister merely painted words without saying anything concrete.

“He said the process is still on; we want to hear- how many years are there in the pipeline for the concessioning. If it is not 80 years, how many years are they proposing?

“We want to make it clear that we are not going to accept anything different from what shall be obtained from other airports.”

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“It took me getting married and giving birth to realise marriage benefits men more” — Woman shares emotional thoughts

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A woman has stirred serious conversations online after opening up about how marriage and motherhood changed her perspective on life.

In a heartfelt reflection, she said it was only after getting married and giving birth that she began questioning who marriage truly benefits.

According to her, women often carry the heavier load — emotionally, physically, and mentally.

She explained that marriage can make women feel like tools, responsible for cooking, cleaning, caring for the home, and even contributing financially, while still bearing the full weight of pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare.

She questioned why something described as a “blessing” should come with so much pain, stress, sleepless nights, and emotional strain for women.

In her words, childbirth comes with intense pain, followed by years of responsibility that largely fall on the woman, while many men continue life almost unchanged.

She admitted she never strongly pushed for marriage herself and only went along with it after family pressure. It was the lived experience — not theory — that opened her eyes.

While she made it clear that she loves her son deeply and finds joy in him, she said motherhood also forced her to confront uncomfortable truths about expectations placed on women.

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Private jet crash lands at Kano airport

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A jet operated by Flybird Airlines has crash-landed at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, causing panic among airport users and sending shockwaves through the aviation community.

An eyewitness stated that the aircraft, which arrived from Abuja, was carrying 11 occupants, including three crew members, when the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

According to the accounts, the jet experienced difficulties on landing and crash-landed on the runway, leading to tense moments as passengers were quickly evacuated from the aircraft.

All occupants were safely evacuated, with no immediate reports of injuries or casualties.

Airport authorities were said to have promptly secured the scene, while emergency response teams were deployed to prevent further danger and ensure the safety of passengers and airport personnel.

Operations around the affected area were temporarily restricted as officials began preliminary assessments.

 

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the crash-landing had not been officially determined, while aviation authorities were expected to commence a full investigation into the incident.

 

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One of the gunmen who opened fire on innocent civilians observing Hanukkah at Bondi Beach has been identified as Naveed Akram.

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One of the gunmen who opened fire on innocent civilians observing Hanukkah at Bondi Beach has been identified as Naveed Akram.

On of the suspects was disarmed by a bystander and it’s been gathered that the police have arrested one of the suspects.

NB: This page does not support violence and this is just a news report for awareness.

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