In Arochukwu kingdom, December 26 each year is usually set aside solely for corporate Aro engagements. Dubbed ‘Aro Day’, it is always a great home-coming season that brings together sons and daughters of Aro-Okeigbo, meaning Umu Aro at home in Arochukwu and those who reside in Aro communities and diaspora outside the homestead, including Aro...

IntroductionArochukwu is one of the most historically and culturally significant traditional societies in south-eastern Nigeria. It has, in the course of its history, acquired unique legacies, practices, traits, traditions and institutions, for example, Omu Aro, its insignia that plays a crucial role in aiding bonding amongst the people as well as ensuring social cohesion. Development...

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....

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...

Bank professionals in the country must be counting their losses with the demise of one of their quintessential practitioners – Mazi Azubuike Okoro. Popularly known as Enyim by friends and close associates, his remains was buried on August 03, 2024 at his ancestral home, Amankwu village, Arockukwu, Abia State. No matter what the Holy Book...

The cosy city of Randolph in Boston, Massachusetts came alive on Friday November 17, 2023 when Umuaro descended on it from far and near to witness the exchange of marital vows and celebrate with Ada-Mazi Nnenna Okereke and Dr Chibuzor Igwe whose traditional marriage rites held that evening. Guests came from various States in North...

Aro News celebrates, marks Silver Jubilee in style Shortly after he arrived in Nigeria from his either second or third overseas trip this year, the Chairman, Board of Directors of Aro NewsPublications Ltd, Mazi Emma Kanu Ivi, FCA, Ugwu Aro, called me for a lengthy discussion. It has always been his practice to make such...

Those who know the history and quality of our friendship will easily appreciate the sorrow and sadness created by your sudden exit. Yet, I am very grateful to God Almighty for the opportunity to eulogize you at death. The sincerity of your love for me required no proof but there are two significant things that...

Umuaro in different locations came back and witnessed the 2022 festival, especially because it’s the first time in seven years that ekekpe was not celebrated on a Sunday. Scheduling eke ekpe day that would be most convenient for umuaro, especially civil servants and those that need travel home from far places, was always a knotty...