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How TC boss, youths, security personnel saved Aro from hoodlums’ attack
Supported by gallant youths and security personnel, the then TC Chairman of Arochukwu LGA, Mazi Jideofor Kanu, effectively stopped a planned attack by a vagrant group, whose motive was to destroy government properties in the town. The hoodlums, who entered ... -
Day Sen Kalu flagged off road projects in Abia North, as work begins on Ugwuavo-Obinkita road
The ambience of Arochukwu Local Government Area in Abia North of Abia State adorned a merrily look recently when the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of roads in the ... -
The significance of Ovia Uwasi in Aro cultural etymology
Meanings and Explanations of Expression Every language and dialect has a provision for euphemisms. That is, words that communicate meanings and uses to present unpleasant and painful conditions, situations or circumstances in indirect or less disturbing and unsettling manner. A ... -
My Recollections From Sam Ohuabunwa @ 70 Years
by Engr. Cyril Ekpe – Shell PH Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa (MON, OFR, NPOM, FPSN, KSC, etc), President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, marked 70 years on 16 August 2020. It was a day to remember as he launched his latest book ... -
Nzuko Aro Aba branch crisis deepens, as parallel union emerges
The crisis rocking the Aba branch of Nzuko Arochukwu has assumed another dimension as some disgruntled members have seceded to form a parallel union. The latest development is despite the pendency of a suit before a Magistrate court in Aba, ... -
Ekemma Chukwu dies at 61
The death has occurred of Mrs. Ekemma Mgboro Chukwu at the age of 61. She was born on the 7th of July, 1958 in Lagos to Mazi M. N. O Onwukwe and Ada Mazi M.N Onwukwe of Bubi Lodge, Obinkita ... -
Eze Otusi buried in solemnity
Mazi Okwara Okafor Okwara, the Eze Otusi of Arochukwu Kingdom, who passed away on Febuaray 12, 2020, was laid to rest on August 20, 2020 at his country home at Ugwuakuma village. Receding the burial was a traditional wake keeping ... -
The book ‘Elementary Aro-Igbo Dictionary’ out on sale
The awaited Elementary Aro-Igbo Dictionary is now available for sale from this Christmas season. This announcement was made by the author of the book, Professor Joseph Nwankwo. However, in obedience to the ban on elaborate public events by Nzuko Aro over the ... -
National Association of Arochukwu Students elects new officers
By Juliet Okorafor The National Association of Arochukwu Students (NAAS) has elected new officers to pilot its affairs in its 7th Republic. After a keenly contested election, the following people were elected: Comrade Okereke Victor, President, Comrade Franck Esther Vice President, ... -
Akwa Ibom Gov, Udom Emmanuel, appoints Inyang-Eyen as Chief of Staff
Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has appointed a good friend of Arochukwu Kingdom, Mr. Ephraim Inyang-Eyen, as his Chief of Staff. Until his appointment, Inyang-Eyen was the Commissioner of Works. Inyang-Eyen is the first Chief of Staff to ...