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SG Ikoku, Alex Otti & Aro Civic Center Project

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiJanuary 23, 2018

History will made on the 26th of December 2017, when the Arochukwu Civic Center project will be commissioned and opened for public use, 42 years after it was conceived. The completion of the project has been a journey in the wilderness until the intervention of one man, Dr. Alex Otti whose leadership found the oasis....

Eze Aro, Mazi Vincent Ogbonnaya Okoro, CFR, celebrates 22 years on the throne as he clocks 85

Emma Kanu IviDecember 18, 2017

Praise God! Eze Aro, Mazi Vincent Ogbonnaya Okoro, CFR, celebrates his twenty two years (1995 – 2017) on the famous ancient throne of Arochukwu Kingdom. He was, in 1988, chosen to ascend the throne of his forefathers but was not officially crowned the Eze Aro until 31st May, 1995, about 7 years in waiting. He...

Recognizing Divine Opportunities

Sam AkaDecember 4, 2017

The future starts now! “Don’t get swallowed up in a cup of water” ‘’ Don’t not create a storm in a tea cup’’ Truth is heavy, so only a few men carry it. Jewish proverb Warning: This column may be hazardous to areas of mediocrity in your life! I know that you have entrusted to...

Wanted: Alvan Ikoku Foundation

Ogbonnaya AkomaDecember 2, 2017

Each time I remember the exploits of Alvan Ikoku (alongside his children) and his unparalleled contributions to Arochukwu and Nigeria, I tend to cry and wonder why my people forget so easily how to appreciate their past heroes and heroines! When I was gathering material to write the script of my book Arochukwu in Nigerian...

Aro Civic Centre Project – Alex Otti forever!

Ogbonnaya AkomaNovember 20, 2017

As I was going through the last edition of Aro News, a piece of news item struck my attention and mind, and I quickly went through it. The news indicted that Dr Alex Otti, an illustrious son of Arochukwu, had taken over the construction of the Aro Civic Hall project; and that he would complete...

Governance Systems in Aro Kingdom: Monarchy, Theocracy, Communism or Democracy? (And I add Autocracy, Oligarchy or Kleptocracy)

Aro NewsNovember 18, 2017

I must necessarily begin this paper with the confession that, being not one of the Aro who were ‘’born, bred and buttered’’ in Aro, I know very little about Aro and her culture. Except a two year stint as a student of our beloved Aggrey Memorial College, Arochukwu (1954-1955), and a close to one year...

Dr. Alex Otti and Aro Civic Centre: The True Colour of Leadership

Nnanna Mark OhucheNovember 18, 2017

For many decades, and without prejudice to the commendable and cumulative effort of past Nzuko Aro leaders, the Aro Civic Centre fast degenerated into a “White Elephant Project”. As it stood there, gangling with pieces of rods, half- roofed top and wire mesh litter the place, conjuring images of hopelessness and despair about its eventual...

Anti-Aging Guidelines

Dr Ochi IgbokoNovember 18, 2017

The term anti-aging has become somewhat of a buzzword associated with everything from eating antioxidant berries to getting Botox injections. While these things may have their benefits for improving the appearance of wrinkles, don’t be misled. When it comes to anti-aging, it’s all about taking preventive steps and sticking to a strong daily routine –...

Man beats secret lover to death because of infidelity

Ezinye Eucharia OtiNovember 18, 2017

Let me close with this piece I came across in the internet, published as copied. Maybe, it will help us understand the negative impact of this evil very well. We were praying for someone who was cheating on his wife. And I was struck by what one person said in his prayer: “Lord, work in...

Twin Plagues of Mis-governance and Underdevelopment in Abia

Eze Ogos: Their welfare and sustenance in Aro traditional and cultural values

Ben EzumahNovember 15, 2017

The Aro traditional system has its underpinnings in basic democratic values. The architects of Aro traditional institutions were at best democrats. At the helm are simultaneously the triumvirates: Eze Aro-the King and the overall head of government of the Kingdom; Eze Ibom Isii and Eze EzeAgwu. Each of these offices complement each other in the...