Arochukwu Kingdom is currently in a solemn mood following the disclosure by the leadership of Nzuko Aro that its revered monarch, His Royal Majesty, Mazi Vincent Ogbonnaya Okoro (CFR) has slipped into what is traditionally described as “Ovia Uwasi”, a euphemism for eternal transition. The Executive Committee of Nzuko Aro, in a statement, said the […]
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Meanings and Explanations of Expression Every language and dialect has a provision for euphemisms. That is, words that communicate meanings and uses to present unpleasant and painful conditions, situations or circumstances in indirect or less disturbing and unsettling manner. A common and handy example is the phenomenon of death. Across all languages and cultures, the
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For good reasons, Aros have resolved to take their destiny in their own hands, conscious that governments at all levels – having looked the other way for several years – are not in any position to lift Arochukwu out of the doldrums. Indeed Arochukwu Kingdom had suffered setback in almost all indices of development –
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A non-governmental organization in Arochukwu, King Jesus Charity international recently, visited inmates of the Correctional Center, Arochukwu. The group led by their vision bearer Evang. Frank Elekwa visited the Centre with items such as toothbrushes, toothpastes, slippers, detergents, soaps, clothes and Bible study materials. Evang. Elekwa stated that the visit became necessary after they had
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The newly established Rotaract Club of Arochukwu (Community Based) recently paid a courtesy call on the Transition Committee Chairman of Arochukwu LGA, Mazi Jideofor Kanu as it carried out its first service projection since inception. Receiving the delegation at his office, the TC Chairman pledged his support to ensure that the Provisional Rotaract Club of
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The awaited Elementary Aro-Igbo Dictionary is now available for sale from this Christmas season. This announcement was made by the author of the book, Professor Joseph Nwankwo. However, in obedience to the ban on elaborate public events by Nzuko Aro over the Eze Aro ‘Ovia Uwasi’ situation, the launch earlier planned for this Christmas period has been
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By Juliet Okorafor The National Association of Arochukwu Students (NAAS) has elected new officers to pilot its affairs in its 7th Republic. After a keenly contested election, the following people were elected: Comrade Okereke Victor, President, Comrade Franck Esther Vice President, Comrade Ijoma Joseph, Secretary. General, Comrade Okoroafor Amarachi, Assistant. Secretary General,.Comrade Ifeanyichukwu Israel, Financial Secretary. Others are
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The ongoing effort to rehabilitate the Arochukwu General Hospital received a major boost recently when Senator Mao Ohuabunwa donated a new, well fitted ambulance to Nzuko Aro for use at the hospital. Senator Mao also presented assorted drugs and infusions to boost health care at the hospital. He equally presented a generator to guarantee alternative
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Following the announcement of Eze Aro’s Ovia Uwasi, the Ezecutive Committee of Nzuko Arochukwu has held series of consultations with the family, Eze Ibom Isii, Eze Eze Agwu n’Okwara Agwu, national patrons and Nde Ogo.The meetings reviewed the state of affairs in the kingdom and how to ensure proper rites of passage for our sage
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Happiness and joy flashed in the faces of participants, officials of ASUBEB, teachers, traditional rulers and opinion leaders, as they gathered to witness the handing over ceremony of four (4) class room block/office. Speaking at Aggrey Primary School field, Ibom, Arochukwu, on June 25, 2020, the facilitator of the edifice and the Minority Whip/member representing
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