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Arochukwu PGs/SGs Union Elects New Leadership

Aro NewsJanuary 7, 2026

The Arochukwu Association of President Generals and Secretary Generals of the nineteen village unions recently elected a new leadership to administer its affairs. At the end of the exercise, the Publicity Secretary General of Nzuko Aro, Dr. NCE Njaka was elected chairman, replacing the pioneer chairman, Mazi Chekwas Oti. Mazi Kanu Iroegbu was elected the...

Aro Kingdom to Honour 100 Heroes, Heroines Amid Cultural Renaissance

Aro NewsJanuary 5, 2026

By Patrick Asonye and Ugo Okoro The festival season has returned, and once again the Arochukwu Kingdom – custodian of a storied heritage – ushers in the yuletide with colour and ceremony. This year’s Aro Day celebration, chaired by Mazi Ike Okoronkwo (Ugwu Aro), marks a particularly symbolic moment in the kingdom’s evolving cultural renaissance....

ASCETA Secures Accreditation Of 24 Courses, As Gov Otti Issues 30,562 C-of-os Within 2 Years

Aro NewsJanuary 5, 2026

The Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu has secured accreditation for 24 of its courses that lost accreditation under the administration of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. Governor Otti, who broke the cheering news while speaking on his November edition of the monthly media chat, tagged; “Governor Otti Speaks to Abians” noted that the college is...

Eze Aro Floats NGO for Education, Healthcare, Others

Aro NewsOctober 30, 2025

Eze Aro, His Eminence Dr Eberechukwu Oji, has established a foundation – Royal Care and Empowerment Foundation (ROCARE), a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals through education, healthcare, and sustainable development initiatives. According to His Eminence, who doubles as chairman of the organisation, “ROCARE is established with the vision of creating lasting social impact,...

Arochukwu Marks 1st Coronation Anniversary With National Conference, Cultural Revival

Aro NewsOctober 30, 2025

The ancient kingdom of Arochukwu in Abia State came alive from July 24 to 27, 2025, as indigenes and dignitaries from across the globe gathered to celebrate the first coronation anniversary of His Eminence, Eze Aro Dr. Eberechukwu Oji (9th). The four-day celebration also hosted the 6th edition of the All Aro National Conference (AANC),...

Eze Aro Receives IDL Delegation, Prays for Company’s Prosperity

Aro NewsMay 1, 2025

His Eminence Eze Dr Eberechukwu Oji, Eze Aro has prayed for the sustenance and progress of the Intercontinental Distillers Ltd, producer and marketer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Nigeria. Eze Aro made the prayer during the monthly meeting of the Eze Aro in-Council at Oror, when the company paid a Royal visit to the...

Arochukwu Royal Kingdom Trains 2,000 Persons In Different Skills

Aro NewsApril 22, 2025

The Arochukwu Royal Kingdom has trained over 2000 persons on self-sustaining skills. The 20-day programme tagged, ‘Arochukwu Free Skill Acquisition Programme 2025′, trained people in 13 skill categories ranging from Digital Marketing and A1, Website Design, Graphics Design, CCTV Installation, Crypto Currency Trading, Forex Trading, Data Science, Interior Decorations and Event Planning, Solar Installation, Catering/Confectionery,...

Aro Kingdom marks Easter 2025 amid grief, joy

Ugo OkoroApril 22, 2025

By Ugo Okoro Arochukwu Kingdom is marking this year’s Easter draped in an unusual mood – a blend of grief and joy – specifically saddened by the loss of her precious sons and daughters. In the last couple of months, the ancient kingdom had been hit by a string of deaths, in a manner capable...

Udeaha Nwosu elected Ezienyi Club President

Aro NewsJanuary 28, 2025

Ezienyi Club, Arochukwu, one of the vibrant clubs in Arochukwu recently elected officers to pilot its affairs. At the expiration of Ezienyi Chijioke Ogbonnaya’s tenure, members of the Club gathered at its usual meeting venue, Quince Hotel Ajao Estate to usher in a new set of officers whose responsibility is to chart a new course...

FAYA Re-Elects Obasi President

Aro NewsJanuary 27, 2025

Members of the Federated Arochukwu Youths Association (FAYA) from different branches across Nigeria recently gathered at Osborne La Palm Royal Resort Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital to elect national officers who will be saddled with piloting the affairs of the association for the next three years. At the end of a peaceful exercise, Mazi Ugoji...