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Hope rises for Ugwuakuma ...
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How Precious emerged Most ...
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Work begins on Arochukwu ...
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Aro News celebrates 20 ...
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Day Arochukwu unveiled historic ...
Columns
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The Trap part 2
Continued from this article. He replied, I am not blind. I was acting, because if she knew l could see ... -
Foisting political mediocrity on Arochukwu
After spells of military interregna in Nigeria, beginning from 15 January, 1966, Major-General Abdulsalami Abubakar (then as head of state) ... -
Healthy Living with Amara Kanu
A new ‘gospel’ is making the rounds in town, propelled by the desire of ladies who wish to maintain a ... -
Are Aros really pompous people?
In August, 2016, I had travelled to Arochukwu from Port Harcourt. As usual, I travelled to Aba (Osisioma Junction), and ... -
Tribute to Madam Ezinne Rossana Okpara – Mama Ikpo (1918-2017)
At 99 years, the transition to eternal glory of Madam Ezinne Rossana Okpara should rightly be a celebration of life ... -
Reconstruction of Arochukwu urban internal roads: NDCC through Dr. Alex Otti comes to the rescue
Any right-thinking Aro person you meet and ask to mention two major infrastructural challenges Arochukwu has been facing for several ... -
Arochukwu and her unpatriotic leaders!
By description and definition, a patriotic leader is one who loves his people, his community and his country, and goes ... -
While you are still young
By Henry E. Nsidinanya (henrythegreat21@yahoo.com) WHILE YOU ARE STILL YOUNG, remember the man and the woman whose love and commitment ... -
Erectile dysfunction (impotence): Overview and facts
Men have a lot of fears about erectile dysfunction. Fight those fears with facts. Stop worrying and start learning about ... -
The future of Ndigbo in contemporary Nigerian politics: Strategies for community mobilization and participation
Being text of a lecture delivered on the occasion of the 20th anniversary celebration of Aro News by Chief Gregory ... -
Is Aro dialect gradually going into extinction?
21st February every year is celebrated all over the world as International Mother Language Day. It is a set aside ... -
Making Our Population Count in Arochukwu
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the data of registered voters on geo- political basis. The table showed ... -
The imperative of the standardisation of Aro publications
According to the Deluxe Encyclopedic Edition of the New International Webster’s Comprehensive Dictionary of the English Language (of 2010), the ... -
Matilda Ohuabunwa (1928 – 2018)
Matilda Ohuabunwa belongs to the early generation of mothers who sacrificed every comfort for the sake of their children and ... -
Arochukwu Kingdom Will Rise Again
The history of Arochukwu Kingdom remains a peculiar one in the history of the black race; and I passionately believe ...
Milestones
Nzuko Aro
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From the Desk of Nzuko Aro Pub Sec Gen
Aro News: Good day Mazi, and How are you doing today? PSG:It’s great to see another day. God is wonderful and ... -
Nzuko Aro women inaugurate Effium branch
History was made on 8th November 2017 as the President General of Nzuko Arochukwu Women’s wing, worldwide, Lady Bright Elekwa ... -
From the desk of Nzuko Aro Pub Secretary General
Aro News: Good to have you again Mazi. How is Nzuko Aro Fairing? PSG: Great Nzuko Aro. We are making waves ... -
The Return of Mass Rally, A Glorious Moment
The annual Mass Rally, or Mass Return of the Women’s Wing of Nzuko Aro- Worldwide, was instituted by the late ... -
When will Nzuko Arochukwu branches build their own halls?
It is now apparent that Dr Alex Otti has ‘given’ Arochukwu a civic centre at Oror. The hall is now ... -
25th Mass Rally of Nzuko Arochukwu, Women’s Wing holds amid fanfare
The 25th General Assembly and Mass Rally of Nzuko Arochukwu, Women’s wing, worldwide, took place on Saturday, October 21, 2017 ...
Politics
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How God used Sen Ohuabunwa to rescue me – Aro Ward 3 councillor
The Councillor for Arochukwu Ward 3, Hon. Lawrence Ifeanyi Okoroafor Nwanga, has sensationally alleged how the Chairman of Arochukwu Local ... -
INEC lauds registration turn-out in Arochukwu
The continuous voter registration in Arochukwu, ahead of the 2019 general elections, is progressing well, according to the Independent National ... -
Sen Mao facilitates contract awards, urges Anambra/Imo River Basin Authority MD to complete projects
The Managing Director of Anambra /Imo River Basin Authority, Mr. Michael Nwabufo, on December 13, 2017, visited the senator representing ...
Society News
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FAYA Lagos gets new exco, as authority leaves on a high
Members of the Federated Arochukwu Youths Association (FAYA), Lagos branch gathered at the Meals and Events Centre, Nwachukwu drive, Lagos, ... -
Ndiokereke-Abam Bridge: Aros commend Gov Ikpeazu, others
The people of Arochukwu Local Government Area have expressed gratitude to Abia State government for completing the major bridge at ... -
Excitement as work begins on 2nd phase of Aro/Ohafia road
Once again, the Arochukwu-Ohafia road occupied the attention of the authorities on March 4, 2018. It was the day that ... -
Impressive work recorded on Uzo Nkana
In the months to come, it may not be gnashing of teeth after all for Arochukwu travelers, as finding motorable ... -
Work begins on Arochukwu internal roads, the Alex Otti connection
The Abia State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA|) in the 2015 general election, Dr. Alex Otti ... -
Day Arochukwu unveiled historic Civic Centre
December 26, 2017 remains a day Arochukwu people of will live to remember and relish. It was a remarkable day ... -
Ozuabam-Ndiokereke-Okobo-Arochukwu Road; Ndiokereke bridge to be commissioned Dec’ 2017
There are strong indications that the above-named bridge that posed problems to motorists using the Ozu Abam-Ndi Oji-Ndi Okereke-Okobo-Arochukwu, will ... -
A rare show of love as “Rebecca Soup Kitchen” feed the poor weekly
Corporate social responsibility is being redefined in Arochukwu courtesy of Rebecca Soup Kitchen led by Madam Carol Okorafor whose mission ... -
NOA, UNICEF sensitise Aro citizens on immunisation apathy, INEC calls for voter-card registration
The place was Arochukwu local government council hall, while the date was 11 December, 2017. There, officials of the state ... -
Deplorable State of Arochukwu Post Office: Akoma petitions Postmaster-General…Describes it as public nuisance, seeks its rehabilitation
Worried by the deplorable state of Arochukwu Post Office, a concerned Aro citizen and public affairs commentator, Mazi Ogbonnaya Akoma, ... -
Labour union strike paralyses ASCETA
The industrial action embarked upon by the two frontline unions in the Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu (ASCETA) ... -
EEDC, Aro electricity team meet over power supply, others
Traditional rulers of Arochukwu Kingdom a well as members of Aro Electricity Committee inaugurated by Nzuko Aro Worldwide met on ... -
Work in progress on Uzo Nkana , road to be unveiled May 2018
Construction work has once again picked up on the Odoro-Ikpe- Ikpe-Ikot- Nkon-Obotme-Arochukwu road otherwise known as Uzo Nkana. Aro News ... -
AROSON Lagos branch elects officers
Members of Aro-Okeigbo Social Club of Nigeria (AROSON), Lagos branch, gathered at the residence of Mazi na Odozi Aku Adiele ...
Accolades
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Akoma appointed aide to Gov Ikpeazu
Mazi Ogbonnaya Akoma, 58, Arochukwu Bureau Correspondent of Aro News, Abia State Ohanaeze Ndigbo publicity secretary and a well-known public ... -
OJ Nnanna now Chairman of NEXIM Bank board
Dr Okwu Joseph Nnanna, a Deputy Governor at Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been named as the Chairman of ... -
Ohuabunwa honoured with doctorate degree
Mazi Sam Iheanyichukwu Ohuabunwa, OFR, was on Saturday the 9th of December, 2017, awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the ...
Celebrations
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How Precious emerged Most Beautiful Girl in Arochukwu
Miss Precious Okoronkwo was on the 29th of December, 2017, at Nmadiya Hotel, Oror, crowned the first Most Beautiful Girl ... -
Aro News celebrates 20 years of community journalism
Arochukwu was in a festive mood on 29th December, 2017 as its prominent sons and daughters came out in their ... -
Mary Slessor Secondary Technical School set of 97 celebrates at 20
It’s been two decades since a set of young vibrant boys and girls left Mary Slessor Secondary Technical School, Arochukwu ...
Ogo News
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Akweke passes vote of no confidence on Innocent Okoronkwo, OPU PG.
This is not the best of times for the newly elected President of Obinkita Progressive Union, Mr. Innocent Okoronkwo as ... -
Emmanuel International School opened
History was made on Thursday, the 28th of December, 2017 at Ugwuavo village, as the first truly free education institute ... -
Hope rises for Ugwuakuma health centre, honours JC Imuoh, others
As it’s customary, Ugwuakuma village, under the auspices of Ugwuakuma Development Union (UDU), celebrates Ugwuakuma Day on December 27 of ... -
AWU holds annual outreach
By Henry Nsidinanya Held every 24th December at Atani Arochukwu hall (except when it falls on a Sunday), Atani outreach ... -
Amoba, Asaga villagers chase away Fulani herdsmen
Two villages in Arochukwu, Amoba and Asaga, had reportedly chased away the Fulani herdsmen that had brought their cattle into ... -
Ugwuakuma sons in philanthropic gestures
Two sons of Ugwuakuma village, namely Mazi Fidelis Okoro Nwosu (a former chairman of Nzuko Aro, Abuja and Aro News ...
Sports
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NFF members storm Aro for Ike Okoronkwo peace cup…Ex-Internationals also
The top echelon of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and some ex- internationals will converge on Arochukwu on the 1st ... -
Asaga lifts maiden Nwadeyi unity cup
Asaga village emerged winners of the first edition of Dr. Emma Nwadeyi’s unity football competition. In the final played before ... -
Time to recall Vincent Enyeama
The need to recall Vincent Enyeama to rejoin the Super Eagles squad to the 2018 World Cup in Russia has ...
Funerals
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Sunset for KC at 34
Dr. Kelechi Sunny Jigo was born to the family of Mazi Elder Oji Jigo and Mrs. Agatha Jigo on 6th ... -
Matilda Ohuabunwa: The exit of an Amazon
To many the name Matilda Nwaliezi Ohuabunwa (Nee Ochonma) elicits different memories and feelings. Some knew her as ‘Da Aliezi’, ... -
Princess Juliana Nnennaya Kanu passes on at 62
Princess Juliana Nnennaya Kanu was born on 6th September 1956 into the family of Eze Ulu Oji II and Mrs. ... -
Mama Ikpo departs onto eternity
Ezinne Rosanna Mgbeke Okpara popularly known as Mama Ikpo to many, was born into the family of Late Mazi and ... -
The Achinivu matriarch departs onto glory
The remains of Elder Mrs. Maria Achinivu (Mama Maria) was committed to mother earth on Saturday, the 9th of December, ... -
Mazi Aaron Nwamuo Kanu goes home at 135
Born on the of 26th August, 1881 in Igboji village, Ndiaguaro, Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mazi ...
