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The Ignes Ogbonna Movement (IOM) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the much-anticipated Checkers Games Competition (CGC). The competition, which brought together participants from across the Arochukwu community, highlighted the power of healthy competition and community engagement. The event, filled with excitement and strategic gameplay, saw some of the best players emerge as … Read more
The 2024 Ikeji Festival calendar, officially approved by His Majesty, Eze Mazi Godwin Kanu Idei, IX Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, outlines the key events and rituals that will take place from September 9th to October 1st. This sacred festival, deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Arochukwu people, spans 17 days … Read more
The people of Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in Abia State have concluded plans for the recall of their representative in the House of Representatives, Hon Ibe Osonwa Okwara over an alleged non performance. They are angry that the only visible achievement of Osobwa in the last one year of his representation is the distribution of cassava … Read more
The Arochukwu Female Football Competition, hosted by Hon. Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna through his Ifeanyi Ogbonna Movement (IOM), continues to captivate the community with thrilling matches. On August 11, 2024, saw Atani face off against Amankwu at the Aggrey C Field in a match that highlighted both skill and determination. The match kicked off shortly after … Read more
The much-anticipated Arochukwu Female Football Competition, hosted by the Ifeanyi Ogbonna Movement (IOM), has officially resumed today following a suspension due to irregularities. After thorough checks and corrections of the teams that had hired external players, the tournament is back on track with nine villages continuing from the original twelve that started before the postponement. … Read more
The Ikeji Festival of the Arochukwu people of Nigeria is a grand cultural event deeply rooted in history and tradition. This vibrant celebration marks the end of the farming season and the beginning of a new one, spanning 17 days filled with unique celebrations and activities. The Ikeji Festival holds deep historical and cultural significance, … Read more
A former commissioner for finance in Abia State and the immediate past Provost Abia State college of Education, Arochukwu, Dr Philips Nto has commended the Mayor Arochukwu Local Government Area, Mazi Joe Eze Aru for bringing the council to positive limelight through transformational projects. Reacting to the commissioning of development projects embarked upon by Mazi … Read more
The Igbo Youth Consultative Forum (IYCF) has officially announced their withdrawal from the nationwide hunger protest. This decision was reached during an emergency meeting held on July 30th, 2024, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Led by Chief Dr. Stephen Ukpai Ohafia (KSJI), the IYCF expressed gratitude for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s swift approval … Read more
The International Trade Centre, an arm of the United Nations with WorldTrade Organisation, has pledged to work with the Agribusiness Incubation Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, for enhanced service delivery in the Agriculture value chain. A five member team from the Centre based in Geneva made the pledge during a visit to ABIC … Read more
Aro Okeigbo Blog wishes to address concerns raised regarding the authorship of the letter referenced in our earlier publication titled “Group Petitions Gov Otti Over Alleged Mismanagement, Nepotism at ASCETA.” We have been contacted by Mazi Dr. Agodi Kanu, who was named as the signee of the petition mentioned in the article. Dr. Kanu has … Read more