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President Tinubu Orders Pension Increase and Free Healthcare for Low-Income Retirees President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the long-awaited pension increase and the rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). This directive was issued following a briefing by the Director General of the National Pension Commission … Read more
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has laid the foundation for the construction of the Nsukka International Market, which will feature a capacity of 5,000 shops. The development is part of his administration’s commitment to fostering economic growth and improving the livelihood of the people in Nsukka and Enugu North Zone. At the groundbreaking ceremony … Read more
The Nigerian political scene is once again abuzz, this time with a groundbreaking proposal from Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Obi, a well-known figure with a reputation for straightforward politics, has put forth a radical idea that could redefine the country’s political structure: a single, five-year presidential term. This suggestion comes … Read more
Today, Aro Okeigbo Blog joins the good people of Arochukwu, Umu Aro worldwide, and lovers of grassroots football development to celebrate a true icon and an embodiment of selfless leadership — Mazi Ndubuisi Udenyi, fondly known as Ego Bekee, as he clocks the golden age of 50. Popularly referred to as “Igwe di onye ike”, … Read more
Don Norman Obinna, the Abia State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), paid a courtesy visit to Sir Chikwe Udensi, a key party stakeholder and renowned security expert, at his Abuja office on Thursday. The visit followed a recent ADC familiarization meeting in the nation’s capital, focused on reinforcing internal party structures and promoting … Read more
Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a prolonged illness. In swift response, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel immediately to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s remains back home. The State House, … Read more
AROCHUKWU NEWS: 67-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth to Baby Girl After 11 Years of Having The Pregnancy — Ututu Community in Shock and Celebration Something strange and unbelievable has happened in Abia State, and the entire community of Ututu in Arochukwu Local Government is talking about it. A 67-year-old woman, Mrs. Martina Okoro, has reportedly given … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged contract racketeering in the Nigerian Police Force amounting to billions of naira. The decision was taken after a motion of urgent national importance moved by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Abia, Ibe Osonwa during the plenary on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Osonwa had raised … Read more
Oscar Chukwuma Okoro Foundation Flags Off Third Phase of Empowerment For The Year 2025 With Tricycles and Motorcycles Across Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs. By: Nnadozie Victor In another remarkable stride towards economic empowerment and poverty alleviation, the Oscar Chukwuma Okoro Foundation has successfully completed the third phase of its empowerment program for the year 2025, … Read more
Abia Investigation Panel Submits Report on Suspended College Provost The investigative panel established by the Abia State Government to probe the administration of Professor Vincent Onwe, the suspended provost of Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, has submitted its report. The panel, chaired by Professor Regina Ogbonna, presented the report to the Secretary to … Read more