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As New Leadership Beckons! It’s Goodbye Old Order & Welcome New Era!

Azubike OkoroApril 18, 2016

Hard as I tried to steer away from commenting on issues of leadership in this particular edition, the need and urge refused to give way, perhaps due to the critical role of a social scientist .i.e. to inform and educate its audience. Moreover, no other issue could be more topical given that election for new...

The Concept of Legislative Oversight

Barrister Oscar Chukwumah OkoroApril 11, 2016

In virtually all democratic system, there are three basic arms of government, namely the legislature, executive and the judiciary. The primary role of the legislature is to make laws, the executive implements or executes such laws and the judiciary interprets the laws. This system of government it is argued will provide safeguard against concentration of...

Dagogo and the return of First Bank

Orji Ogbonnaya OrjiApril 1, 2016

On 29th December 2015, I was in Abiriba to attend the burial of my late friend and businessman, Chief Otusi Kalu popularly known in social circles as Abbot. At the event, I was seated on the same table with Mazi Dagogo Okoronkwo of Atani. He also led his family to pay last respect to our...

Mao’s senatorial re-run victory – Matters arising

Sam OhuabunwaApril 1, 2016

It is good news that Arochukwu was not denied the opportunity to have one of its own sons in high political office this season. Of the three elective positions we were competing for, we lost two and it is only comforting that God granted us the grace not to go empty handed. Glory be to...

Aro News Vs Nzuko Aro: Beyond the logic of ownership

Kanu Ohuche Ph.DApril 1, 2016

“If I had to choose between a government without newspapers or newspapers without government I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the later” – Thomas Jefferson, 1788 Thomas Jefferson was America’s third president and one of her intellectual heroes during the early days of the great American renaissance. Before becoming President, he was the...

Re: Open letter to Eze Aro

Ogbonnaya AkomaApril 1, 2016

I read the above open letter to Eze Aro of Arochukwu that appeared on page eight of the December, 2015 edition of Aro News as written by Mrs Phil Adielechi Mbadiwe. In the letter, Mrs Mbadiwe had lamented the ‘…vicious verbal attacks on some people of Aro-Okeigbo by a few Aro men and women. I,...

Aro Carnival – ‘An uncommon event in Arochukwu’, Attendants commend the organisers, demand continuity

Ogbonnaya AkomaApril 1, 2016

The day was 30 December, 2015 and the event was Aro Carnival 2015, held at Mary Slessor Secondary School, Arochukwu – an event put together by a few citizens of Arochukwu under the Aro Carnival Management Committee ‘To showcase the rich cultural and tourism potentials of the ancient kingdom of Arochukwu to the world,’ according...

This Life

Sam AkaApril 1, 2016

“The future starts now!”” “Don’t get swallowed up in a cup of water” “Do not create a storm in a tea cup” “Truth is heavy, so few men carry it” – Jewish proverb “Following the path of least resistance is what makes man and rivers crooked” – Larry Bielat Warning: This column may be hazardous...

Easter, a Period of Reflection

Ezinye Eucharia OtiApril 1, 2016

A period of reflection is a time of deep thought or meditation over a subject, situation, events etc. It has to do with self appraisal on ones actions and behaviours with respect to business, activities and other issues of life. Reflection is very important in ones life because, it helps to call back ones attention...

Fertility and Infertility

Dr Ochi IgbokoApril 1, 2016

If you are considering having a baby, you probably have wondered how long it will take to get pregnant, when to have sex, and how often. What to do if you can’t get pregnant. Find the answers to your questions here. The Odds of Getting Pregnant. It is a common question: What are the odds...