State Police: Sharia Council Seeks National Consensus
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to slow down plans to amend the Constitution for the creation of state…
Special Documentary Series
Politics
Kwankwaso Receives APC Defectors Into NDC In Kano
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has welcomed a fresh batch of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the party in Kano…
Business
Nigeria Misses Domestic Gas Supply Target By 35%, NUPRC Unveils Swap plan
Nigeria supplied an average of 2.05 billion cubic feet (bcf) of gas per day to the domestic market in the first half of 2026, falling about 35 per cent short…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
DSS, Vigilantes Neutralise Bandit Kingpin, 60 Others, Foil Katsina Attack
More than 60 suspected bandits, including a notorious gang leader identified as Idi Abasu Aiki, were reportedly killed during a coordinated security operation in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina…
Entertainment
Ini-Dinma Okojie Celebrates Four Generations Of Family In Heartfelt Post
Nollywood actress Ini-Dinma Okojie has shared an emotional tribute to the women in her family after posting photographs featuring four generations of her family on Instagram. The actress shared 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
Wildfire Threatens Spokane As Washington Declares State Emergency
A fast-moving wildfire advanced towards the city of Spokane on Saturday, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as authorities in Washington state declared an emergency amid one of the worst…
Sports
Super Eagles Star Onyedika Signs Five-Year Deal With Frankfurt
Raphael Onyedika has completed a permanent move from Belgian champions Club Brugge to German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, bringing an end to his successful spell in Belgium. The Nigerian…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
SWEET AND SOUR: Arrogance Personified
This column originally appeared in Vanguard Mary Habila, a young nurse on secondment from a federal teaching hospital named after him, was found unconscious on June 27th in a building…
Exclusive
Electricity Now Nigeria’s Biggest Economic Growth Challenge
Why fixing power has become more important than building more roads, factories or even attracting investment For decades, economists have argued over what makes countries rich. Some say it is…
Health
WHO Confirms Largest-Ever Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the largest ever recorded in the country’s history. In…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria’s Stanford Warning: When Institutions Normalise The Abuse Of Power
Sometimes, a country confronts scandals that appear disconnected: corruption in one institution, brutality in another, and questions of legality or accountability elsewhere. Each controversy briefly dominates attention before the next…
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
SWEET AND SOUR: Arrogance Personified
This column originally appeared in Vanguard Mary Habila, a young nurse on secondment from a federal teaching hospital named after him, was found unconscious on June 27th in a building…
Commendation To First Daily And Dr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson
At a time when Nigeria continues to grapple with complex security challenges, initiatives that encourage constructive national dialogue deserve commendation and support. The decision by First Daily and its Publisher,…
Education
New JAMB Registrar Aina Declares Zero Tolerance For Exam Malpractice
The new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina, has vowed to strengthen the agency’s campaign against examination malpractice, warning operators of illegal schemes and…
Tech
Global Glitch Hits Facebook, Instagram As Users Report Login Failures
Facebook and Instagram users in several countries experienced service disruptions on Sunday, July 19, 2026, after a technical issue affected access to the Meta-owned platforms. Many Facebook users were unable…
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,…