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The paradox of 2019 Nigeria General Elections: Abia State, A food for thought

Ezinye Eucharia OtiMay 14, 2019

Like every other thing that has a beginning, the Nigeria 2019, general elections, has come to an end. It all started with the flag off of electioneering campaigns; for about 91 registered political parties. However, what I do not know is, whether all the registered political parties whose logos appeared on the ballot papers campaigned...

How do we sustain the recent development strides in Arochukwu?

Sam OhuabunwaMay 14, 2019

It is great to live in these times in Aro. To travel to Aro in two hours or less from Umuahia from either of three directions is exciting. With the work going on by the Federal Government on the Ohafia-Arochukwu highway, travelling to Aro on this main thoroughfare has become less strenuous and given the...

Achieving mutually beneficial banking in Arochukwu

Anicho OkoroMay 14, 2019

During the last week of February this year, Union Bank packaged a most unpallatable new year gift to its customers in Arochukwu. The bank sent electronic message to its customers to the effect that the branch in Arochukwu would move to Ohafia, a distance of about 38 kilometres, with effect from the second week of...

Elder Ukwu Kanu Udonsi: Architect of Modern Nzuko Aro

Anicho OkoroFebruary 26, 2019

It is very difficult to come to terms with the fact that Elder Ukwu Udonsi is no more in this physical realm. Since the 27th of November, 2018 when the news broke, we at Nzuko Arochukwu had prayed that it be fake news. However, when we received official communication from the family it became clear that the...

Fibroid Overview

Dr Ochi IgbokoFebruary 22, 2019

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Also called leiomyomas uterine fibroids aren’t associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer. Fibroids range in size from seedlings, undetectable by the human eye, to bulky masses that can distort and enlarge the uterus....

We Mourn the Loss of Mazi JN Oji & Mazi Sinclair Ogbonnia

Azubike OkoroFebruary 22, 2019

Obviously this is a Xmas with a difference for Aro News Newspaper. It is not something that calls for cerebration but mourning, especially for the pioneers that closely associated with the duo whose sacrifices earned us the enviable brand. The demise of these two great sons of the kingdom that played significant roles in our...

Our Youths & Teenage Pregnancy!!

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiJanuary 31, 2019

A mild drama happened recently in Aro. A woman in her late 60s was rejoicing home after baptism of her grandchild. Her teenage-daughter -mum, cluster of friends and relations shouted “uma moo!! Umaamooo!!!… as they marched home from the church. The jubilant woman and her entourage were surprisingly blocked on their way by three ebullient...

Need to halt drug misuse and abuse in nigeria before it gets out of hand

Sam OhuabunwaJanuary 28, 2019

In the year 2001 or thereabout, I was a member of a delegation of the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) that visited President Olusegun Obasanjo at Aso Rock. The delegation was led by the President of the chamber at that time, Chief (Mrs) Priscillia Kuye SAN. When Mrs Kuye finished addressing the President, she...

The Aso Ebe Phenomenon, a trend we must watch with care

Ezinye Eucharia OtiJanuary 21, 2019

Uniforms as we know are means of identification for family, religious, or social groups. At the family level, when there is a celebration or burial, the celebrating or bereaved family are usually recognised by their uniforms. At the religious and social groups, it is used as a solidarity to the celebrant, or to distinguish groups....

Rebuilding the Aro Nation

Emma Kanu IviJanuary 21, 2019

Arochukwu ancestral origin, whether or not such people and communities are Aro Nation is an aggregation of all the people and communities that have domiciled in Arochukwu City area. Aro nation comprises all Aros at home in Arochukwu and all Aros in different Aro Diaspora communities in and outside Nigeria. Therefore, Aro Nation may not...