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Mama Matilda Ohuabunwa Celebrates 85 Years

Aro NewsFebruary 3, 2015

On the 30th of December 2014, all roads led to the residence of Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa for the 85th birthday celebration of his mother Mama Matilda. The celebration started at Cathedral Church of All Saints, Ugwuavo where a thanksgiving service was held in honor of Mama; thanking God for His mercies and abundant grace all...

Atani Day 2014, Youth Empowerment Top Agenda

Aro NewsFebruary 2, 2015

Atani day celebration has become a tradition every nwa Atani looks forward to every Christmas season and 2014 was not an exception. About 3.00pm on the 25th of December 2014, Atani hall compound has started to wear a new look. Umu Atani, both at home and abroad have started taking their seats under the canopies...

Isimkpu Day ends in style as more friends attend

Ogbonnaya AkomaFebruary 2, 2015

The first ever Isimkpu Day held in grand style had ended at Isimkpu Square, Arochukwu. The day was Saturday, 27 December, 2014 and time was 12 noon. For the first time in the history of the village, more than two thousand people gathered at the village square for the event, which was primarily organised to...

Aro News Woman Editor Turns 50

Aro NewsDecember 18, 2014

It was double celebration on November 2 for the household of Sir/Lady Kingsley Chijioke Oti. On that Sunday in Lagos, Mr. and Mrs. Oti danced to the altar of St. Barth’s Anglican Church with their kids in thanksgiving to the Lord for the life of Lady UK, who turned 50 on August 16. The other...

Eke Ekpe 2014

Aro NewsDecember 18, 2014

It’s Amannagwu Again! Amannagwu Village, for the second consecutive year, emerged winners of the 2014 Eke Ekpe cultural festival which took place on Saturday September 20, at Amaikpe Square, Obinkita. At the event, Umu Aro turned out in their large numbers, accompanied by their guests from other communities outside Arochukwu. Eke Epke activities commenced with the...