Special Documentary Series

Adeleke Defeats Oyebamiji, Wins Second Term As Osun Governor

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has been re-elected Governor of Osun State, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, in Saturday’s keenly contested governorship…

Politics

Adeleke Maintains Lead As Osun Election Results Collation Continues

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party is maintaining his lead as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues the collation of results from Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Checks…

Business

NUPRC Plans Crude, Gas Swap To Cut Costs, Boost Refinery Supply

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is consulting oil and gas industry stakeholders on a domestic crude oil and gas swap arrangement designed to cut supply costs and improve…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Oyo Police Arrest 10 Suspected Human Parts Dealers

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of a human parts trafficking network following coordinated operations in parts of the state. The suspects were apprehended in the…

Entertainment

Erica Reveals Years Of Insults Forced Her Into Therapy After BBNaija

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Erica Nlewedim has opened up about the emotional challenges she experienced during and after the reality show, revealing that years of online insults eventually led…

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

Mangione Admits Killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, Pleads Guilty

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday, August 14, 2026, to two federal stalking charges over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Appearing before US District Judge Margaret Garnett in…

Sports

Awoniyi Set To Join Coventry City From Nottingham Forest

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is reportedly on the verge of leaving Nottingham Forest for Coventry City in a permanent transfer. The Nigerian forward has agreed personal terms with Coventry,…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Orphans And Bastards: Federal And State Universities In Nigeria

It is no exaggeration to say that the crisis in Nigeria’s Tertiary education sector is a political one. And a quick look at the serial and cyclical crisis in Nigerian…

Exclusive

FOREIGN AID BILL: Nigeria’s New Battle Over Donor Funds, NGOs

Nigeria is again debating how much oversight government should exercise over foreign-funded activities, nearly a decade after a controversial attempt to establish a regulatory commission for non-governmental organisations triggered strong…

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

Beyond Concrete: Enugu’s Bet on Talent and the Future

Nigeria has become remarkably good at celebrating what government can photograph. Roads, bridges, and public buildings offer visible evidence of activity; they can be commissioned, named, and displayed as proof…

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

Orphans And Bastards: Federal And State Universities In Nigeria

It is no exaggeration to say that the crisis in Nigeria’s Tertiary education sector is a political one. And a quick look at the serial and cyclical crisis in Nigerian…

LET DEMOCRACY BREATHE: The Osun Account Controversy And Need For Institutional Neutrality

Democracy is sustained not merely by periodic elections but by the unwavering commitment of public institutions to fairness, impartiality and the rule of law. Whenever the actions of state institutions…

Education

ASUU Demands Education Review, Threatens Strikes Over Unpaid 2022 Salaries 

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education system while expressing renewed frustration over unpaid salaries and other outstanding entitlements owed to…

Tech

AI Fuels 55% Of Africa’s Cybercrime — INTERPOL Report

Artificial intelligence, AI, is now powering more than half of the cybercrime reported across Africa, with criminals using the technology to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks that are increasingly difficult…

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,…