32 Feared Dead in Ondo Military Plane Crash
About 32 people are feared dead following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft with tail number NGR 931 in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday. The military aircraft, identified…
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Politics
Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Six-Day Visit To Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Lagos for Abuja on Monday evening after a six-day visit to the former seat of government. The President arrived in Lagos on Tuesday, September…
Business
Customs Auctions 22,175 Litres Of Seized Petrol In Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned 22,175 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) seized from suspected smugglers along the Lagos-Ogun axis. The auction was held on Monday, October 5,…
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Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
NAF Confirms Military Aircraft Crash In Ondo, Launches Rescue Operation
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that the aircraft involved in the crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday was one of its aircraft, as search and rescue teams continued…
Entertainment
Hanks Anuku Urges Nigerians To Give Tinubu Time To Fix Economy
Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the country’s challenges predated the current administration. Anuku made the call during…
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
Two Die In Channel Crossing As Two Women Suffer Burns
Two migrants have died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain, with two others hospitalised after suffering serious burns, French authorities said on Monday. The incident…
Sports
NPFL Brings Back Friday Night Football
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to bring back Friday night fixtures as part of a revised matchday calendar featuring earlier kick-offs for selected weekend games. Announced on…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
SWEET AND SOUR: Nigeria My Heartbreaking Age Mate
Nigeria cast aside the shackles of colonialism and became an independent nation exactly 66 years ago. I am also 66; and as I have pointed out to anyone who will…
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Africa’s Refining Moment — And Nigeria’s Inflection Point
Africa stands at a defining moment in the evolution of its energy economy. For decades, the continent has exported crude while importing a substantial share of the refined petroleum products…
Health
Yobe Medical Director Loses Doctor, Pharmacist Twin Daughters Two Days Apart
The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State, Professor Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, has lost her twin daughters, Dr Hadiyah Usman Abdullahi, a medical doctor, and Aidah Usman…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
King Jaja’s Challenge to Nigeria: Power, Defiance and Economic Self-Determination
If King Jaja of Opobo were alive in Nigeria today, where would he stand in a country wrestling with diplomatic pressures, economic uncertainty and deepening social tensions and what would…
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: Nigeria My Heartbreaking Age Mate
Nigeria cast aside the shackles of colonialism and became an independent nation exactly 66 years ago. I am also 66; and as I have pointed out to anyone who will…
EDITORIAL: Nigeria At 66: The Country We Must Still Build
Nigeria is 66 today. On October 1, 1960, the country emerged from colonial rule with the promise of a new beginning. Sixty-six years later, the Nigerian story remains one of…
Education
NUT Decries Delay In Implementing Special Salary Scale For Teachers
The National Union of Teachers has renewed its demand for the implementation of the special salary structure approved for teachers in basic and secondary schools under the administration of former…
Tech
Chinese Humanoids Smash Human Speed Records In Beijing
China’s humanoid robots are making rapid strides, posting times beyond established human athletics benchmarks at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The competition opened Saturday, August 22, at Beijing’s…
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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Food
Chicken Casserole: A Meal of Comfort and Nourishment
Chicken casserole is a hearty and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken with vegetables, herbs, spices and a rich sauce. Known for its comforting taste and versatility, the dish has…