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Heartiest Felicitations

Aro NewsFebruary 6, 2018

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of ARO NEWS (the great news magazine), I send heartiest felicitations to the editors, management and staff of the great news magazine for their sterling and outstanding records of achievements. I must commend the founders and all those involved in producing this important magazine for their vision and dedication...

My Faith on Arochukwu in this Aro News 20th Anniversary

Chris OkoraforFebruary 6, 2018

The excellent memories I celebrate on the histories of Aro News, which I sincerely accept, may not be fully personal to me now that it climaxes in its Online, Home and Facebook Apps, to the use of information and academic learning to all world human readers. I accept its excellence over time, relate to the...

Great Memories as Aro News Clock 20!!

Azubike OkoroFebruary 6, 2018

At the last board meeting of Aro News Publications Ltd hosted by the corporate attorney, Barrister Oscar Okoro, one major decision taken was the appointment of Dr Kanu Ohuche-led committee on Aro News 20th anniversary. The board chair, Mazi Kanu Ivi, FCA, retreated the importance of the committee’s assignment, tasking it to ensure the delivery...

Arochukwu Development Fund (ADF): How to Make it Succeed

Kanu Ohuche Ph.DFebruary 4, 2018

Development Funds are everywhere a child of necessity. They do not happen until something prompts them. Most times, the experience that precedes their birth threatens the foundations of the existing order. Take, for example, the formation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The global economy was on the verge of total collapse as a result...

Secrets to Long Life

Dr Ochi IgbokoFebruary 4, 2018

Luck and genetics play roles in longevity, of course, but you can’t control that. To hike your odds of hitting 100, focus on what you can do. Making just a few changes in your lifestyle can help you live longer. A recent study found that four bad behaviours—smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, and...

Twin Plagues of Mis-governance and Underdevelopment in Abia

Harnessing Diaspora Funds As Part of Local Developmental Solutions in Arochukwu

Ben EzumahFebruary 4, 2018

Israel has always been a shining example of how diaspora funding can been effectively and judiciously harnessed as solutions to local challenges and problems. Prior to 1948, Israel was not a nation state, had no territory or infrastructure that could be called their own. Most of Israelis were scattered in Europe and North America.But through...

Historical Perspectives on the Arochukwu Civic Centre (1975-2017)

Sam OhuabunwaFebruary 4, 2018

IN THE BEGINNING The people of Okoni Ibom allocated a large parcel of land to Nzuko ndi Ikom na Inyom( as Nzuko Aro was then called) on August, 7, 1975. Work on the site commenced subsequently. A foundation for the hall was laid and work on channelization of rain water, given the topography of the...

Why we should attend Aro Day, 2017

Anicho OkoroFebruary 4, 2018

“Little by little, a little becomes a lot” -Anonymous A few days ago, I was reflecting with a pal of mine (name withheld to save him embarrassment, for he’s now a big boy in his own right) on the allures of Christmas in Arochukwu. We recalled how we would, as early as September, book for...

The Dedicated Heart

Ezinye Eucharia OtiFebruary 4, 2018

In this very special edition of Aro News, Agwabumma has thought it wise, to appreciate, and literarily honour the dedicated hearts in Aro Kingdom. To be dedicated to any cause, it means devotion, conscientiousness, loyalty etc, to that cause. This heart speaks we, not me. It works like a stereoscope, feeling the heart beat and...

Arochukwu Kingdom Civic Center: A Near Impossibility Now Made Possible Thanks to Alex Oti

Emma Kanu IviJanuary 26, 2018

Aro Kingdom Historic and Cultural Civic Center which construction started some decades ago has had some challenges and severe financial hitches that had stalled its completion until Dr Alex Otti was attracted to help Nzuko Aro complete the project. Aro kingdom is not limited to its headquarters at Arochukwu geographic location; it extends to all Aro communities in Diaspora, no matter where located. Dr Alex Otti, Ugwu Abia, although an indigene or citizen of Ngwa, is of Aro in Diaspora...