Aging population is a common issue facing most countries and regions in the world, which brings great pressure on society and family, as well as new challenges to the aging care service delivery. For example, older people are more likely to have chronic diseases due to the function decline such as cardiovascular, cerebral vascular diseases, […]
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After spells of military interregna in Nigeria, beginning from 15 January, 1966, Major-General Abdulsalami Abubakar (then as head of state) decided to return political leadership of Nigeria to the civilian citizens in June, 1998. With his proclamation to that effect, politicking was then re-introduced in the country, and subsequently, retired Gen Olusegun Obasanjo, then languishing
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In August, 2016, I had travelled to Arochukwu from Port Harcourt. As usual, I travelled to Aba (Osisioma Junction), and then took another bus to Umuahia. At Umuahia, I had gone to Aro Park and bought a N1, 200-bus ticket to board another bus to Arochukwu after I had gone round the town (particularly Uwalaka
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Being text of a lecture delivered on the occasion of the 20th anniversary celebration of Aro News by Chief Gregory Iyke Ibe (Ph.D, OFR), Enyi Abia, at Arochukwu Civic Centre, Oror, on December 29, 2017. PROTOCOLS I feel very highly honored to be invited to make a speech on this auspicious 20th anniversary of
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of ARO NEWS (the great news magazine), I send heartiest felicitations to the editors, management and staff of the great news magazine for their sterling and outstanding records of achievements. I must commend the founders and all those involved in producing this important magazine for their vision and dedication
Heartiest Felicitations Read More »
The excellent memories I celebrate on the histories of Aro News, which I sincerely accept, may not be fully personal to me now that it climaxes in its Online, Home and Facebook Apps, to the use of information and academic learning to all world human readers. I accept its excellence over time, relate to the
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Each time I remember the exploits of Alvan Ikoku (alongside his children) and his unparalleled contributions to Arochukwu and Nigeria, I tend to cry and wonder why my people forget so easily how to appreciate their past heroes and heroines! When I was gathering material to write the script of my book Arochukwu in Nigerian
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As many lawyers are elevated to the position of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on annual basis by the Privileges Committee of the legal council that regulates law practice in Nigeria in recognition of excellence in advocacy, soliciting and general input in the legal profession in Nigeria, some Aro sons and daughters have been ruminating
Senior Advocate of Nigeria position: Who will replace Dr Nwakamma Okoro? Read More »
Arochukwu is in search of both political and community leaders who can lead the people to the promise land. Not leaders that will organise parties and give the people handouts which cannot solve our problems especially the youths. We need leaders who will build or renovate our dilapidated schools, renovate our hospital as the state
Leadership: The urgent need for true leaders Read More »
In the old Imo state, Imo Hotels were located in Owerri, Aba, Afikpo, Umuahia and Arochukwu. Then, suddenly, the Ibrahim Babangida Administration created Abia state on 21 August 1992. So, Imo Hotels branches located in Aba, Afikpo and Arochukwu then became Abia Hotels and, luckily for Ndi Aro, Mr John Ogbonnaya Egwu, one of the
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