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Eulogy for Dr. Arthur Nwankwo

Aro NewsFebruary 4, 2020

The Anambra State government has consoled with the family of Dr Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo over the death of their patriarch. Dr Nwankwo, 77, died yesterday at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozala, Enugu State, after a brief illness. In a statement in Awka today, the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Mr...

Mrs. Stella Okechukwu (nee Okoronkwo) – The Glamour is Gone to Eternity!

Azubike OkoroJanuary 20, 2020

The grace of God is always sufficient in our times of sorrow. Otherwise, it would have been difficult, if not impossible, to have enough composure for a tribute to my dear sister, Stella. Apart from regular phone contacts and running into ourselves in the village as you always endeavored to be present at all occasions...

A Quintessential Gentleman Departs to Eternity!

Azubike OkoroJanuary 20, 2020

Death has snatched a golden heart, a community- person who meant well for humanity. Indeed, the global community has lost a sage, “an unforgettable institution”. Popularly known as Dede Silas, he was a model to many without knowing it himself. Every society receives the gift of such occasional and rare souls once in a while...

Mazi John Okoro bows out at 93

Aro NewsOctober 17, 2019

The death has occurred of Mazi John Akaego Okoro of Isimkpu village, Arochukwu at the ripe age of 93 years. He was born on 26th June, 1926 in Isiegbu Bende, in Bende Local Government of Abia State. He attended the Methodist School, Bende; Church of Scotland Mission School, Igbere and the Methodist Central School, Afougiri....

Madam Mary Nwali goes home

Aro NewsMay 23, 2019

The remains of Madam Mary Nwannediya Onwummere Nwali was laid to rest at her late husband’s compound in Eziumahi, Asaga village, Arochukwu on the 13th of April. She was aged 86. She was born into the family of Igwe Osundu of Ndi Onwuchekwa compound, Eziumahi, Asaga village, Arochukwu in 1932. She was a petty trader...

Mrs. Justina Uzunma Nwakanma (nee Uja) – A Virtuous Woman Departs!

Azubike OkoroMay 23, 2019

Although we are aware that death is a certainty, its occurrence evokes emotions that are hard to suppress. This is particularly the case when the person in question means a whole lot to you. Again, it is more emotionally damaging when the loss involved someone with a good spirit and an outstanding relationship with people...

Mrs. Theresa Udeaku Okoroji (nee Uja): The Glamour Is Gone.

Azubike OkoroMay 23, 2019

So death has snatched my admirable auntie? Time and season surely belong to God Almighty. The news was sudden and stunning. The Okoro Akumafamily without auntie Udeaku; surely the glamour is gone. My auntie occupied a significant portion of my adolescent memories, interactions with her were always sign-posted with broad and trade-mark smiles. As a...

Comrade Harbor laid to rest

Aro NewsMay 23, 2019

The remains of Comrade Ihueze Obasi Harbor was lowered to mother earth at his family compound, Atani, Arochukwu, on Saturday, the 23rd of March, 2019. Born to late Mazi Obasi Enoch Harbor and late Madam Jenny Obasi Harbor on 29th of November, 1948, Ihueze attended St. Bernabas Primary School, Omoba in Isiala Ngwa South LGA...

George Onwuchekwa, former NEPA Chair, buried

Aro NewsMay 23, 2019

Barr George Onwuchekwa, a former Chairman of the National Electricity Power Authority (NEPA), was recently buried at his country home in Obinkita, Arochukwu. He passed on after a brief illness. A native of Obinkita village, Iyi Ukwu was educated at London University, England, and the University College, University of London. He was a former lecturer,...

Aro News Mourn as Pioneer Marketer, Mazi Sinclair Ogbonnia Bow Out in Style

Aro NewsFebruary 22, 2019

The Board, Management and Staff of Aro News Publications Ltd mourn the demise of Mazi Sinclair Ogbonnia who shall be buried this season. Obviously this is a Xmas with a difference for Aro News Newspaper. It is not something that calls for cerebration but mourning, especially for the pioneers that closely associated with the man...