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FG raises fresh hope on Arochukwu road projects

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

The Federal government has released a list of 69 road and bridge projects said to be on-going in the South East geo-political zone of the country. The list was made public by the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Abuja apparently to dispel the allegation of marginalization by leaders from the zone. The projects...

How Amuvi won Ike Okoronkwo Peace Cup

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

Amuvi village, on the 1 st of April, 2018 emerged the winners of the maiden Mazi Ike Okoronkwo Peace Cup. In the final match played before a capacity crowd at the Abia State College of Education (Technical) pitch, Amuvi defeated Amangwu 3-1 on penalties after the match ended goalless at regulation time. Uche Okereke, Amuvi’s...

Jombo-ofo now PSC member, as Smith is appointed chairman

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Nkemka Osimiri Jombo-ofo as a member of the Police Service Commission (PSC), representing the South East zone. The Commission has a retired Inspector General of Police, Mr. Musiliu Smith as its chairman. Other members of the commission are Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi (rtd) representing the North West and AIG...

Day Alex Otti took compassion to Abia IDPs

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

The 2015 Abia APGA governorship candidate, Dr. Alex Otti, on May 6, visited Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area to commiserate with the people over the boundary clash between them and the people of Itu in Cross River State, which resulted in the loss of lives and destruction of property. Dr. Otti was accompanied...

How Alex Otti revived off-air NTA Umuahia

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

The dwindling fortunes and sad stories of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Channel 21 Umuahia became a thing of the past following a robust intervention by a foremost banker and the 2015 Abia APGA governorship candidate, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. The station, which went off air about five years ago after a dangerous thunder strike, worsened...

Day Shell unveiled modern science lab at Aggrey Memorial College

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

Neglected for decades, Aggrey Memorial College Arochukwu, the first post-primary school in Nigeria established by an individual, literally sprang back to life a few months ago, following the intervention by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPC) to revive its infrastructure. The infrastructure is a modern science laboratory built by Shell. Commenced in October last...

Sun sets for Nkiru at 46, buried in Amuvi

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

The remains of Jovita Nkiru Okereke was committed to mother earth on Friday, the 13th July 2018 at Amuvi village, Arochukwu amid out pouring of emotions from family members and friends. Born on the 9th of September, 1972 at Enugu to the family of late Chief Christopher Egbujie, she attended Asata Primary School, Army Day...

Ugo Ezumah also interred in Amuvi

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

Madam Ugo Nkemdirim Ezumah who passed on the 13th of May 2018 was buried on the 14th of July, 2018. She was aged 56. Born on the 4th of May, 1962 to the family of Nwafor Ezumah of Amuvi village, Arochukwu, she was educated at St Thomas Primary School, Amuvi; Ovim Girls Secondary School; Alvan...

Sad news as ex-banker Otuu departs

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

All roads led to Ugwuakuma village on the 26th of May, 2018 as the remains of an illustrious son of the village were laid to rest. Born on the 24th of March, 1960 in Kaduna State, Mazi Ogbonnaya Chukwu aka Otuu attended Eze Akuma Memorial School, Arochukwu; Ututu/Ihe High School; Macgregor Teachers Training College, Afikpo...

Mama Okey Unique buried in Amannagwu

Aro NewsOctober 4, 2018

Madam Dorcas Omasiridiya Elekwekechi Ibe, mother of the popular businessman in Arochukwu Mazi Okechukwu Ibe aka Okey Unique, who passed on the 5th of April, 2018 was buried on the 28th of July 2018. Born in 1921 at Eziukwu compound in Amuvi, Arochukwu, Mama Dorcas had no western education but acquired knowledge with her regular...