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Nwankwo Kanu cries out over seized hotel

Aro NewsMay 23, 2019

Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, has raised the alarm that he is on the verge of losing his prized asset – Hardley Apartment – a hotel situated in Lagos, to the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), under unclear circumstance. Papilo, as the former Arsenal of London and Inter Milan of Italy striker is...

Engr. Leonard Nwafor Okereke

Aro NewsMay 22, 2019

Engineer and businessman clocked 74 on the 21st of January. A native of Ndiakeme Uno, Arondizuogu, Ezechimere attended Christ the King School, Aba; Ahiara Technical College and the University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt. He was Higher Technical Officer, Ministry of Works, Sokoto State, Chairman/CEO Leonado Engineering Ltd; Power Poles Industry Ltd; past National President,...

Dr. Uchenna John Ohia

Aro NewsMay 22, 2019

Historian, lawyer, businessman and politician turned 51 on the 5th of March. A native of Akeme Ohiauchu, Arondizuogu, Imo State, Ochinawata was educated at St. Ephraim’s College, Owerrinta; University of Uyo; University of Port Harcourt and the Imo State University, Owerri. Ezinwa was Vice Chairman, Ideato North LGA; Executive Director, H N Ohia Farms Ltd;...

Ijoma Obasi Ijoma

Aro NewsMay 22, 2019

Businessman clocked 57 on the 29th of April. A native of Atani village Arochukwu, Ochiwar worked with RT Briscoe Ltd, NEPA before setting up Iglo Enterprises Ltd. Ikemba Aro is a Director of Aro News Publications Ltd; past Vice President, Aro-Okeigbo Social Club of Nigeria (AROSON); Patron, Nzuko Aro, Enugu branch, Federated Arochukwu Youths Association...

HRH Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, NPOM

Aro NewsMay 17, 2019

Novelist and traditional ruler turned 88 on the 28th of April. A native of Ezinkwo village, Ndikelionwu, Orumba North LGA of Anambra State, Prof attended CMS Central School, Nnewi; Government College, Umuahia; University College, Ibadan and the Stanford University, USA. He was Administrative Assistant, Assistant Registrar, University College, Ibadan; first Nigerian Registrar/CEO, West African Examination...

HRH Maxwell Omeire Kanu

Aro NewsMay 15, 2019

Businessman and traditional ruler clocked 89 on the 12th of April. A native of Ndiejezie Autonomous community, Arondizuogu, Imo State, Ugwu Aro’s businesses span the length and breadth of Nigeria. For instance, he is Chairman/ CEO of M.O Kanu Sons & Company Ltd; Omeire Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd; Fag Arika na Hotels Ltd; Fasal Services Ltd...

Chijioke Ogbonnaya

Aro NewsMay 15, 2019

Ex banker and businessman clocked 55 on the 12th of March. A native of Obinkita village, Arochukwu, he was educated at Government College, Umuahia and the Abia State University, Uturu. He worked with the United Bank For Africa Plc before setting up Chysk and Company. He is President, Ezienyi Club, Arochukwu; President, Obinkita Progressive Union,...

George Ndu Obioha

Aro NewsMay 15, 2019

Businessman turned 71 on the 14th of April. A native of Ndiakaeme Uno, Arondizuogu, Imo State, Omekannaya was educated at Ladi Lak Institute, Yaba; CMS Grammar School, Bariga; Kingston College for Further Education, Surrey, England; and the Howard University, USA. He worked with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company; Chairman/CEO Geobi Nigeria Ltd; past Chairman, Nigeria...

Prof. Mark Chijioke

Aro NewsMay 15, 2019

Educationist clocked 90 in February. A native of Isimkpu village, Arochukwu, Ugwu Aro attended Methodist College, Uzuakoli; Okrika Grammar School; University College, Ibadan and Queen Mary College, University of London. He is the first Nigerian to obtain a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He is a foundation member of Staff, Ahmadu Bello University; first...

Emmanuel Kanu Ivi

Aro NewsMay 15, 2019

Businessman and community leader, turns 71 on the 1st of May. A native of Asaga village, Arochukwu, Ogeneukwu was educated at Government Technical College, Enugu; Institute of Management and Technology (IMT); University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the University of Lagos. He won the overall best graduate prize in accounting at UNN and was Senior Financial/...