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Ikeji Aro and the state of our union

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiNovember 13, 2017

All roads lead to Arochukwu, one of the few surviving ancient kingdoms, South Eastern Nigeria for the annual Ikeji festival. The grand finale for the 2017 event holds on Eke Ekpe Day, the 24th of September at the historic Amaikpe Square. Professor Okoro Ijoma, a renowned professor emeritus of history from the University of Nigeria...

When Chikwe Udensi took wife, Chidinma to the sky!

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiMay 4, 2017

Saturday March 25th was a day, Chikwe Udensi and wife, Chidinma will always remember in admiration. It was a day that close friends, business associates, government bureaucrats, legislators, politicians, the high and mighty stormed their opulent Abuja residence in the highbrow Asokoro District of the Federal Capital Territory to celebrate his amiable, pretty wife in...

The day “Crunches” buried mum…

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiApril 4, 2017

All roads led to the ancient kingdom of Arochukwu on Friday November 25th through Saturday the 26th 2016. It was a day that captains of commerce and industry, government bureaucrats, legislators, politicians, the high and the mighty from all parts of Nigeria stormed the ancient town in solidarity with Mazi Jude Nnamdi Nwosu, (Ugwu Aro),...

Ikeji Arochukwu in History

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiNovember 2, 2016

The origin of Ikeji Festival in Arochukwu is as old as the history of the Kingdom. The festival marks the end of the farming season, arrival of harvest, and beginning of a new season. The Ikeji Calendar is determined by the Arochukwu traditional council (OKPANKPO Aro) under the leadership of his Majesty the Eze Aro....

Dagogo and the return of First Bank

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiApril 1, 2016

On 29th December 2015, I was in Abiriba to attend the burial of my late friend and businessman, Chief Otusi Kalu popularly known in social circles as Abbot. At the event, I was seated on the same table with Mazi Dagogo Okoronkwo of Atani. He also led his family to pay last respect to our...

The challenge before Senator Mao

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiDecember 22, 2015

The countdown to emergence of good road networks to and from Aro appears to be in sight. And this is a prediction that can be taken to the bank as collateral. Amaikpe is certain that the 2015 Christmas may be the very last that Aros would return home in pains and anguish as has been...

The story of Arochukwu electricity sub station

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiOctober 8, 2015

I have two major problems each time I plan to make a trip home, to Arochukwu. The first one is the road which has remained a painful wound in the heart of all. In thinking of a journey to Aro, my heart palpitates immediately I remember the road. Indeed, the poor state of Aro road...

Healing the wounds of the elections!

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiJuly 5, 2015

The 2015 general elections have been won and lost, have come and have gone, but the wounds inflicted on unity of Aro is still fresh and open in our minds and actions. The bone of contention was the interest of four prominent Aro sons who contested the elections for various positions. While many pitched their...

Nzuko Aro, Abuja Branch

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiApril 4, 2015

Sunday March 2nd is one day that Nzuko Aro Abuja branch will hardly forget to remember. The event was the Branch’s annual Thanksgiving Service held at the prestigious All Saints Anglican Church, 22 Douala Street Wuse District in the Federal Capital City. On that day, a large congregation of worshippers at 7 am service of...