Special Documentary Series

Democracy Day: FG Reaffirms Commitment To Unity, Democratic Governance

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening democratic governance, fostering national unity and addressing the challenges facing the country as Nigeria marks the 27th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic…

Politics

Judgment On ADC, Accord Party Deregistration Suit Stalled As Judge Fails To Sit

The anticipated judgment in a high-profile suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), and…

Business

Dangote Refinery Hits 700,000 Barrels Per Day In Expansion Test

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) following a successful performance test conducted by its Process Licensors, marking a…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Oil Theft Kingpins Remain Untouchable, Says Naval Chief Abbas

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has disclosed that the masterminds behind Nigeria’s massive crude oil theft operations largely remain beyond the reach of security agencies,…

Entertainment

Illbliss Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Condemns Tribalism and Ethnic Division

Nigerian rapper and actor, Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, popularly known as Illbliss, has called on Nigerians to be more accommodating of non-indigenes living in different parts of the country, stressing the…

LOVE, MARRIAGE & REALITIES with Doubra Timi-Wood

Why Small Issues Turn Into Big Fights In Marriage

Have you ever found yourself arguing with your spouse and in the middle of it, something hits you: “We’ve had this argument before.”   Maybe not over the exact same…

Foreign

US Senate Approves $70bn Immigration Enforcement Package Backing Trump Agenda

The United States Senate on Friday approved a $70 billion funding package aimed at bolstering President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda, marking a significant legislative victory for the administration. The…

Sports

THE DUET THAT WILL STOP THE WORLD

…Burna Boy, Shakira and the billion-view performance opening football’s greatest show The countdown to the biggest football festival on earth has begun, and this time, the opening act promises to…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Political Abracadabra Cannot Secure Lagos

“You will never find justice in a world where criminals make the law.” — Bob Marley. The reggae prophet’s words, uttered decades ago with a Caribbean lilt, have never felt…

Exclusive

States Gaining Electricity Regulatory Powers in Nigeria: A Structural Inflection Point

From Central Grid Failure to Distributed Power Markets Nigeria’s Electricity transition is no longer about fixing a broken grid—it is about redesigning the architecture of power itself. Since the 2013…

Health

LASG Backs Menstrual Health As Key Development Priority

The Lagos State Government has called for increased investment in menstrual health, describing it as a critical development concern with significant impact on education, economic growth, gender equality and public…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

INEC’s Albatross: The Crisis of Electoral Trust

The main threat to Nigerian democracy is no longer a lack of understanding of elections but the growing doubt that elections matter. What is often labelled voter apathy is actually…

When Water Turns Dangerous: How Pollution is Driving Disease in Nigeria

In many Nigerian households today, something as ordinary as drinking water has quietly become a risk. What should be a basic necessity now carries uncertainty. From the busy commercial hub…

Opinion

Political Abracadabra Cannot Secure Lagos

“You will never find justice in a world where criminals make the law.” — Bob Marley. The reggae prophet’s words, uttered decades ago with a Caribbean lilt, have never felt…

SWEET AND SOUR: An Open Letter To Kingsley Ogundu Chinda

This column originally appeared in Vanguard All human beings are flawed because we are all mere mortals. And even those who are essentially decent sometimes do the wrong thing. Kingsley…

Education

Benue State University Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Entitlements

Academic activities at Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, have been brought to a halt following the commencement of an indefinite strike by the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union…

Tech

NASA Executes First Medical Evacuation, Returns Four Astronauts

NASA has returned four astronauts from the International Space Station in the first medical evacuation ever carried out in U.S. human spaceflight, after one crew member developed a health condition…

First News TV

Bayelsa Creatives Converge: Igniting Innovation and Growth in the State’s Creative Industry

Bayelsa state recently hosted a remarkable gathering of local artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs, highlighting the state’s growing creative sector. The event showcased the talent and potential within Bayelsa’s music, fashion, art, and technology scenes, fostering collaboration and growth.

Bayelsa’s First Lady, Mrs. Gloria Diri, Former Commissioner for Information, Dr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, Rt. Honourable Tonye Isenah, Ovieteme George and Mr. Harry Porbeni were among the key figures who shared inspiring words with attendees.

THE NIGER DELTA OF OUR DREAMS

AN EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY BY FIRST NEWS MEDIA

“THE NIGER DELTA OF OUR DREAM”

Is it possible for the owner of the well to lack water in his house? Sadly this has become the story of the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta region is home to the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy yet our life and blood is left to ruins. How did we get here? Was the discovery of oil in our region a curse or a blessing?
The answer depends on the choices we make today.
What is the way foward?
Find out in this very insightful documentary.
This is the story of the Niger Delta, the struggle for its soul, and the possibility of a better tomorrow.
Our voices will continually be heard until we see the Niger Delta of Our dreams.

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Let’s make our region great again!.

Food

Hilda Baci Hosts Gino Jollof Festival in Record-Breaking Attempt

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has embarked on a new culinary milestone as she attempts to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice at the Gino Jollof Festival,…