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Aro Day and Arochukwu Development

Anicho OkoroJanuary 27, 2020

One of the best times to be in Arochukwu is during the Christmas period. This Christmas is going to be even better because there are a number of programmes lined up to further enliven the season. Indeed, the past few years have recorded a number of positive developments that put smiles on the faces of...

Social media and your mental health

Dr Ochi IgbokoJanuary 23, 2020

Kristen had a falling out with friends, and now it hurts to see them on Facebook having fun without her. She keeps checking to see what they are up to, though she knows it upsets her. Rick was feeling sad and alone, so he would turn to Instagram to pass time; but this only made...

The Legislative Agenda of the 9th House of Representatives – Content and Context

Barrister Oscar Chukwumah OkoroJanuary 20, 2020

At the inception of a parliamentary session or term, most responsible parliaments set out programs of action or plans for the period of its tenure, usually a maximum of four years. Such a time frame may be further sub divided into bi-annual, annual or quarterly for proper and effective implementation of the programs of action...

The exact Length of Iroko is better ascertained when it’s Down’

Azubike OkoroJanuary 20, 2020

As was the case few occasions in the past, this column is dedicated to two special characters that we lost recently. It is my special way to credit and immortalize their memories on print, for the special roles they played during their earthly sojourn. The void created by their absence is huge and it’s only...

Health Care In Atani, Arochukwu, Past, Present & Future

Aro NewsJanuary 1, 2020

Mr President and his vice, Chairman, executives, social and organizing committee, members, well-wishers, invited guests, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. I welcome you to this auspicious occasion organized by the Atani welfare union of the USA. It gives me great pleasure to give this key note address of which the title is: ‘’Healthcare in Atani, Arochukwu,...

Cancer

Dr Ochi IgbokoDecember 30, 2019

Overview Cancer is an umbrella term for a large group of diseases caused when abnormal cells divide rapidly, and spread to other tissue and organs. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Cancer Growth and Metastasis In a healthy body, the trillions of cells it’s made of grow and divide,...

Reawakening the Aro Essence

Emma Kanu IviNovember 10, 2019

This paper was prepared for the recent All Aro USA (AAUSA) Convention held in LA California on May 24, 2019. Time did not permit its full delivery at the convention. Let me start by thanking leaders of All Aro USA (AAUSA), the organizers of this convention for inviting me through your President, Frank Agodi, to...

Aro Okeigbo, My Love, My Pride!

Ezinye Eucharia OtiNovember 10, 2019

The Arochukwu Kingdom remains a unique and peculiar kingdom. The peculiarity of this KINGDOM, which I see as a great virtue, cannot be overemphasized. I can say it over, and over again. I just felt like pouring my heart out, on how I feel about Arochukwu. I love Aro with a great passion, just like...

Akuruo Ulo: Foundation For Sustainable Development

Sam OhuabunwaNovember 9, 2019

Speech delivered at the ADF Akuruo Ulo Business Development and Investment Forum held at the Colonades Hotel, 8th September, 2019 INTRODUCTION I thank God for this opportunity to be here. And I thank God for the Business Development and Investment Committee of ADF for putting together this forum, in support of previous efforts. Ndigbo“si mgbe...

Understanding the Arochukwu Development Fund (ADF)

Anicho OkoroNovember 9, 2019

As part of efforts to enlighten Umu Aro on the Arochukwu Development Fund we are publishing excerpts from the Report which was adopted by the Central Executive Committee of Nzuko Arochukwu establishing the Fund at its meeting of 28th April, 2018 in Abuja Background The desire to set up Arochukwu Development Fund was motivated by...