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Henry Nwokike is new FAYA president

Aro NewsDecember 26, 2015

Henry Nwokike has emerged the national president of the Federated Arochukwu Youths Association (FAYA). In a keenly contested election, Nwokike defeated David Okoronkwo by one vote, 30 votes to 29 votes with 5 votes invalidated. For two days, the 27th and 28th November, 2015, members of the union from thirteen branches converged on the city...

Divine Power holds annual thanksgiving

Aro NewsDecember 26, 2015

On Sunday, 29th of November 2015, the temporary church auditorium of the Divine Power Pentecostal Chapel Inc. mechanic Village Ajao Estate Lagos, experienced an overflow as members and guests filed its auditorium to thank God in a grandstyle. Tagged “Glory to Glory” this year’s thanksgiving was combined with other activities such as love feast, divine...

Mazi Vincent Okereke- One year after

Aro NewsDecember 23, 2015

It is sad but true that one year after his demise the sad situation remains a reality. More worrisome, however, is the fact that some of the issues which were not given due attention to, particularly those related to security of lives and property, remain the same. On Friday and Saturday February 6th and 7th,...

Gabe Igboko appointed Commissioner

Aro NewsDecember 23, 2015

Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has appointed Barr. Gabriel Ogbonnaya Igboko the Commissioner for Environment and Solid Minerals Development. Gabe, as he is fondly called, was the legal adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State. He hails from Amuvi village. He was educated at the Government College, Umuahia and the University of...

Aro Carnival 2015 mascot unveiled

Aro NewsDecember 23, 2015

Sequel to a successful debut festival, the Aro Carnival management committee on Saturday September 26, 2015 at Eze Kanu Oji Hall, Amaikpe, unveiled the mascot for the 2015 event. It also used the opportunity to present a documentary report on the Arochukwu Kingdom. The event, which was scheduled to commence by 12 noon prompt eventually...

Joy Chiori now Nzuko Arochukwu patroness

Aro NewsDecember 23, 2015

Barr. Joy Ogbonne Chiori (Adaukwu), legal adviser, Aro News Publications Ltd, was on Sunday November 29, 2015 at Neniv Conference and Events Centre, Mafolukwu, Oshodi, Lagos, bestowed with the patroness of Nzuko Inyom Aro, Lagos branch. She is among nine women and seven men honoured as patrons and patroness at the branch’s end of year...

Ezienyi Club’s health walk holds December 28

Aro NewsDecember 23, 2015

The annual Ezienyi Club, Arochukwu 5 kilometer health walk comes up on Monday December 28, 2015. Take off point is Ugwuakuma village by 6.30am. According to a release from the club, this year’s event is geared towards mobilizing support towards the its scholarship programme, aimed at ensuring that no brilliant but indigent child is denied...

ZAFAA honours Akudo

Aro NewsDecember 23, 2015

It was a night of glamour, finesse and a gathering of consummate Nigerians especially from the Nollywood and fashion industry on Saturday October 31, 2015, as the ZAFFA Global Award (Africa Films Festival and Academy Awards) for 2015 took place at the expansive hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Amongst several...

Six years after, Aro News editor welcomes baby boy

Aro NewsDecember 23, 2015

It was joy galore with praises to Almighty God at the Ejigbo Lagos residence of Aro News Managing Editor, N’mazi Ugo Okoro, as his beautiful wife Nkiruka was delivered of a bouncing baby boy on Tuesday October 13, 2015 after over six years of the couple waiting on the Lord. Delivered at exactly 9am at...

Eke Ekpe 2015: Amuvi Uda reclaims top spot

Aro NewsDecember 23, 2015

Having played second fiddle to Amannagwu village in the past two editions of Eke Ekpe, Amuvi village bounced back to reclaim the first position in the 2015 edition of Eke Ekpe. This year’s event was significant as it marked the last Eke Ekpe to be organized by the Nnamdi Udoh-led Nzuko Aro exco, which bows...