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Ikeji 2019: The Fun and Glamour Shall Continue

Azubike OkoroNovember 9, 2019

In the next two weeks or thereabout, Arochukwu kingdom shall, once more, be thrown into a historic fun and glamour blitz which, in the last three years, characterized the zenith of its new yam festival, the ekekpe Arochukwu. As the Chair, 2019 Ikeji Organizing Committee, a role which I also played in 2018, I deem...

Ibu anyi danda

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiNovember 5, 2019

During our days in school, prominent colleges and secondary schools were known by their motto. The motto of the schools defined their vision and mission. It also represented the character, culture, teaching, knowledge which the school sought to impact on the students. The goal was to mould and shape the future of the students in...

The problem of aging and the aged in Nigeria

Ottih NwakaOctober 22, 2019

Aging population is a common issue facing most countries and regions in the world, which brings great pressure on society and family, as well as new challenges to the aging care service delivery. For example, older people are more likely to have chronic diseases due to the function decline such as cardiovascular, cerebral vascular diseases,...

The Value of Life

Sam AkaOctober 17, 2019

Warning: This column may be hazardous to areas of mediocrity in your life! I know that you have entrusted to me one of your most precious resources, your time. I promise to do my best by the grace of God, to be a good steward of the minutes we spend together. Thank you. Mucho gracias....

The Role of Presiding Officers

Barrister Oscar Chukwumah OkoroOctober 7, 2019

This paper is intended to throw light on the role of the presiding officers at the apex law making organ of the nation, which is the National Assembly. The presiding officers comprised the President of the Senate, the Deputy Senate President, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and the importance...

PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL WELLBEING.

Dr Ochi IgbokoAugust 12, 2019

Physical fitness is your ability to carry out tasks without undue fatigue. You will earn about the components of physical fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility and body composition and why they are important. Physical Fitness We certainly live in the technology age, and the advances we see in technology have simplified many...

THE MOUSE TRAP

Sam AkaAugust 12, 2019

‘Following the path of least resistance is what makes men and rivers crooked’ Larry Bielat ‘Truth is heavy, so few men carry it’ Jewish proverb ‘Forgiveness is the sweetest revenge’ ‘A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle!’ ‘Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ’ Galatians 6:2 Warning: This column...

As Eternity Beckons to Mrs. Theresa Udeaku Okoroji &Mrs. Justina Uzunma Nwakanma: Death, where is thine Justice!

Azubike OkoroMay 23, 2019

This is a ‘sad time’ for Akuma Oziza, Okoro-Avigbo kindred, in general, and Okoro-Akuma family, in particular. What with the loss of several revered aunties, whoshall be committed to mother earth this Easter season. First was news about the death of Mrs. Justina Uzunma Nwakanma (nee Uja) which threw the entire family into a mournful...

We desire and deserve peace in Arochukwu today. We are tired of intrigue of divide and rule

Emma Kanu IviMay 14, 2019

Let’s tell ourselves the truth, all has not been well with Aro kingdom governance for some time now. We have had several self-inflicted crises and conflicts that had worked against our unity and had negatively, to noticeable extent, divided us as a people of one kingdom. Certain events today have proved we have been deceived...

Banks and the Aro Economy: Resolving the Sustainability Question

Kanu Ohuche Ph.DMay 14, 2019

Recently, the Union Bank of Nigeria threatened to pull out of Arochukwu and relocate to Ohafia, citing as it were, high operational costs, lack of basic economic infrastructure and shallow customer base to sustain profitable operations as reasons. It was one news that riled the Arochukwu community both at home and in Diaspora. Before then...