2015: You Cannot Stop Jonathan from Contesting, Dokubo Tells Dissident PDP
Asari Dokubo LAGOS SEPTEMBER 20TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force,( NDPVF), Asari Dokubo, has denounced the Kawu Baraje-led “New’ Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for asking More...
Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Archbishop Kattey of Niger Delta
Archbishop Kattey of Niger Delta LAGOS SEPTEMBER 7TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The Dean, Archbishop and Bishop of Niger Delta North, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Ignatius Ogboru Kattey has been kidnapped. Kattey More...
Amaechi Life in Danger as CP Withdraws Escort
Rotimi Amaechi LAGOS SEPTEMBER 6TH (URHOBOTODAY)For failing to disclose prior information of the movement of Gov. Rotimi Amaechi, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Mr. Mbu Joseph Mbu has redeployed More...
Jonathan is too Weak, a Total Disappointment – Asari Dokubo
Asari Dokubo LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The President of the defunct Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahedeen Asari- Dokubo, once again took a swipe at President Goodluck Jonathan, stating that More...
You are Misleading President Jonathan, Activist Tells Edwin Clark
(L-R) Chief Edwin Clark and President Goodluck Jonathan LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (URHOBOTODAY)-In the unfolding political drama in the country, a labour and political activist in Rivers State, Mene Comrade James Kobah More...
Senators Visit Amaechi, Express Worry over Crisis
Rotimi Amaechi LAGOS SEPTEMBER 3RD (URHOBOTODAY)-SENATORS in the National Assembly have expressed worry over the political developments in the country. Acting Chairman, Senators Forum of Nigeria, Senator John Brambaifa, More...
Lawmaker Blames Commissioner’s Attack on Deplorable East-West Road, Slams Orubebe over Slow Pace of Work
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe LAGOS AUGUST 29TH (URHOBOTODAY)—Deputy Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Leyii Kwanee, has blamed last Sunday’s gunmen attack on the state’s More...
First Lady Slams Amaechi, Rivers Govt for not Condoling Her Over Mother’s Death
LAGOS AUGUST 20th (URHOBOTODAY)-First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan Monday night dismissed media hype by Rivers State government that she snubbed the state’s Deputy Governor, Mr. Tele Ikuru, who came to welcome More...
Senator Abe Raises Alarm Over Imprisonment of Pro-Amaechi Politicians in Kuje
Senator Magnus Abe LAGOS AUGUST 12TH (URHOBOTODAY) – Senator Magnus Abe, Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) has expressed anger over the arrest and detention of some eminent politicians loyal More...
Rivers PDP Settlement Crash as Amaech, PDP Chairman Trade Words
Rotimi Amaechi LAGOS AUGUST 10TH (URHOBOTODAT)-Attempts by the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to instil order to its troubled fold have crashed, after both Chairman of the chapter, Hon More...
You Cannot Force Jonathan to Sack Me, Wike Tells Amaechi
Wike and Amaechi LAGOS AUGUST 4TH (URHOBOTODAY)-THE Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State cannot force President Goodluck Jonathan to sack him (Wike). Wike, More...
EXPOSED: How Anti-Amaechi Group Plots to Truncate Governor’s Peace Talks with Jonathan
(L-R) President Goodluck Jonathan and Rotimi Amaechi LAGOS AUGUST 3RD (URHOBOTODAY)-The anti-Amaechi forces at work in Rivers State are getting uncomfortable with the ongoing peace talks between President Goodluck More...
My Problem with Patience Jonathan – Governor Amaechi
Rivers State Gov. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi welcomes Rev James Aye Oruwori and other members of the Niger Delta Bishops conference LAGOS AUGUST 2ND (URHOBOTODAY)-Rivers State Gov. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi welcomes More...
Rivers Crisis:House Leader Lloyd to Remain in Detention till August 6th
L-R Emmanuel Chinda, Rivers State Commissioner for Agriculture; Hon Chidi Lloyd embattled Leader of the Rivers state House of Assembly and Rt Hon Ezekiel Harry, former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly More...
Rivers Crisis: House leader, LIoyd Charged with Attempted Murder..Soyinka, Falana Lead Pro-Democracy Rally Today…Abe Demands Mbu Transfer
LAGOS JULY 30TH (URHOBOTODAY)-A source at Police headquarters, Abuja, told Vanguard that the Police after a careful and thorough examination of both oral and video evidences as well as the contributions of parties More...
PDP in Final Push to Expel Amaechi as Criticism Trail Composition of Committee
Rotimi Amaechi LAGOS JULY 30TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has now taken concrete steps aimed at pushing out Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, from the party with the announcement More...
Rivers’ Crisis: Chidi Llyod Going Blind – Pro-Amechi Lawmakers Raise Alarm
LAGOS JULY 29TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Pro-Governor Rotimi Amaechi members of Rivers State House of Assembly, have threatened to drag the Nigerian Police to the International Court of Justice over alleged torture and continued More...
Amaechi Condoles with First Lady over Mother’s Death, Says Her Death News is Shocking
(L-R) Nigerian First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan and Rivers Syaye Governor Mr Rotimi Amaechi LAGOS JULY 28TH (URHOBOTODAY)-RIVERS State Governor has condoled with the First Family of the country over the death of More...
Rivers Crisis: I’m Ready to Work With Amaechi as New Speaker, says Bipi
Evans Bipi LAGOS JULY 28TH (URHOBOTODAY)-Hon. Evans Bipi, the leader of opposition to Governor Rotimi Amaechi, in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has declared that he is prepared to work with the governor. He More...
APC Members Vow to Occupy if Party is not Registered
LAGOS JULY 28TH (URHOBOTODAY)-ALL Progressive Congress, APC, has vowed to occupy all public places including the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja, the Federal Capital, and the National More...
Stay Clear of Rivers State, Ijaw Groups Warn Soyinka, Falana
Prof Wole Soyinka LAGOS JULY 28TH (URHOBOTODAY)-A militant group, Ijaw Freedom Fighters (IFF), and a non-governmental organisation, Ijaw People’s Development Initiatives (IPDI), yesterday, warned Nobel Laureate, More...
Presidency, Senate Clash for Taking over Rivers Assembly, as Amaechi Hails Senate Action
LAGOS JULY 28TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The Presidency and the National Assembly were at loggerheads on Friday over the decision of the Senate and the House of Representatives to take over the legislative functions of the More...
National Assembly Takes Over Rivers Assembly, Indicts Dame Jonathan,Amaechi,PDP
LAGOS JULY 26TH (URHOBOTODAY) – The Senate on Thursday concurred with the House of Representatives to immediately assume legislative functions for the crisis-ridden Rivers State House of Assembly. The resolution More...
Rivers’ Crisis: House Leader Faces Attempted Murder Charge, as PDP Elders Call for Amaechi Resignation
LAGOS JULY 25TH (URHOBOTODAY)-As investigators continue to interrogate the House Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd, indications emerged yesterday that he may be charged for attempted murder. Informed More...
Rivers’ Crisis: Wike Allegedly Faked Picture of Visit to Rivers’ Lawmaker in London Hospital
Wike and his crew pose with "bedridden" Rivers lawmaker Michael Chinda in a choreographed hospital visit last Saturday in London LAGOS JULY 24TH (URHOBOTODAY)- SaharaReporters investigations show that More...