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Sunset at Noon As Eminent Umu-Aro Depart in Style!!

Azubike OkoroMay 2, 2025

By Dr Azubike Okoro Death dealt a big blow to Arochukwu Kingdom in the out-gone year with the demise of some of her eminent sons and daughters who are being buried this season. It was indeed tragic as Umu Aro at home and in the Diaspora grieved over the spate of deaths of prominent indigenes....

My Heartfelt Tribute To Aro Kingdom

Aro NewsJanuary 29, 2025

In foreign lands, I wandered free, Until Aro’s warmth embraced me. A non-descent, yet made to belong, By love and kindness, forever strong. Eze Aro’s reign, a revival age, Nzuko Aro’s tenacity , turns every page. I found solace, and love, in this ancestral land, Where hospitality, holds every hand. Dede m, a dedicated, and...

Ogechukwu Aguzie’s book review of “The making of Eze Aro IX Dr. Eberechukwu Oji” by Mazi Okoro Ijoma

Aro NewsJanuary 28, 2025

I found the task of reviewing a book written by an erudite scholar, renowned Professor of history and Fellow, Historical Society of Nigeria, Professor Okoro Ijoma, very daunting and intimidating. This very cerebral and globally acclaimed historian is a man I cannot afford to feed on his intellectual table. But I had to brave the...

Book review of “The making of Eze Aro IX Dr. Eberechukwu Oji” by Mazi Okoro Ijoma

Aro NewsJanuary 25, 2025

By Afam Edozie It is interesting to note that the author, Prof Okoro Ijoma is a prolific writer and historian of high repute. He is well-grounded in Igbo history and was a lecturer in a prestigious higher institution of learning: University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Undoubtedly, he is known for his enormous and available...

Aro Kingdom sponsors Radio Programme on BCA Radio 88.1 and Family Love FM 99.9

Aro NewsJanuary 24, 2025

Merry Christmas and very rewarding new year to Umu Aro and anywhere they are. This is another year the Lord has made and we are glad that He did despite the challenges. Aro Kingdom is buzzing in excitement especially since the emergence of His Eminence Eze Dr. Eberechukwu Eni Kanu Orji as the Eze Aro...

Nwa Aro Icho, Nkpola Icho: The Aro Essence

Emma Kanu IviJanuary 23, 2025

The Aro people of Arochukwu kingdom have several philosophical principles that guide them through life. But two special “values mantras” stand out of them all; they proclaim wisdom perspectives and character traits of the Aro, respectively. The two mantras are “Ako buIje” and “Nwa Aro icho, Nkpola icho”. They guide the Aro to do what...

Sycophancy and Hypocrisy: The Bane of Our Society

Ezinye Eucharia OtiJanuary 23, 2025

As we steer through the complexities of this modern life, it is becoming increasingly evident and worrisome, that these two treacherous traits: sycophancy and hypocrisy are eating deep into the very fabric of our society. These twins evil have brazenly infiltrated every aspect of our lives, from the highest echelons of power to the most...

Achinivu Okorafor Bags Rare Ekpe Efik Title…Brings Honour Home From Calabar!!

Azubike OkoroJanuary 22, 2025

A very significant cultural event occurred in the month of November, 2024, as the Ekpe Efik and the Ekpe Aro were reintegrated in a major celebration marking the recognition and honouring of Mazi Achinivu Okorafor, who recently bagged the highest title available to the sect members. Even amongst the Efik people themselves, only a few...

Mental Health And Well-Being

Dr Ochi IgbokoJanuary 20, 2025

As a medical doctor, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of mental health issues on individuals, families, and the community as a whole. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it is essential that we prioritize our well-being. In this publication, I aim to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and...

Aro Youth, Step Up And Shape Your Community!

Anicho OkoroJanuary 20, 2025

Recently the news media was agog with the human interest story that two brothers had taken on the task of cleaning public places in London which nobody asked them to. Aged 23, the twins, John and James Makonjuola, are reported to own a cleaning firm but make out time to clean less popular public spaces...