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Gov Otti Charges Eze Aro to Be Firm, Courageous, Unite His People

Abia State governor, Dr, Alex Otti, has congratulated His Royal Majesty (HRM), Engr.  Eberechukwu Eni Kanu Oji, on his emergence as the Eze Aro the 9th of Arochukwu Kingdom, charging him to be firm and  courageous in discharging of his duties.  Above all, the governor urged the new monarch to unite the people of his […]

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Work Progresses on Agbagwu-Abia Hotels Road

Construction work is progressing on the Agbagwu-Ministry of Works-Abia Hotels-Ibom baraki link road. The project is being undertaken by Engr. Eberechukwu Oji, the Eze Aro-designate, a road project he initiated in 2022.   According to information available to Aro News, the project was started in 2022, but suspended earlier this year due to the heavy rains.

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How Okennachi Chose Eberechukwu Oji as New Eze Aro; Abia govt puts coronation ceremonies on hold; Suspends Kanu Nwa Kanu as Eze Ibom Isii

The people of Arochukwu Kingdom of South East Nigeria have been recorded in history as one of the most traditionally and culturally endowed nations in Nigeria, nay Africa.  Aros as unique people with enviable culture Their uniqueness as a people has been well established, particularly due to their cultural characteristics. Cultural anthropologists point to the

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Peter Obi, Wike, Otti, Fubara, Others Storm Abia as Sen Ohuabunwa Buries Wife in Arochukwu

It was a gathering of who-is-who in Nigeria at Arochukwu ancient town, Abia State on Saturday as Senator Mao Ohuabunwa buried his late wife, Lady Nimi Ohuabunwa, amidst tears. Lady Nimi, 61, died on July 22 after a protracted ailment at an Abuja hospital. Some of the dignitaries at the burial were the presidential candidate

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Ikeji 2023: Confusion as Two Calendars Circulate

Confusion, at the outset, seemed to have dogged the 2023 IkejiAro celebrations, following the emergence of two different calendars to herald events lined up forcultural fiesta. Usually, a few months to the event, a calendar detailing the dates for the various cultural activities is released to the Aro public at home and the Diapora communities,

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