Special Documentary Series

Industry Minister Hails HCSF Over Civil Service Reforms, Digital Transformation

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has commended the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for driving transparency, efficiency and digital transformation across Nigeria’s Civil…

Politics

Fubara Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primary

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state, saying the decision was driven by conviction and the need to…

Business

CBN Keeps Interest Rate At 26.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to maintain the country’s benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed the decision…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Fatal Road Crash Kills Two Brothers, Others Sustain Injury In Akure

A tragic road accident in the Ijapo area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, has claimed the lives of two brothers after a speeding truck reportedly lost control and rammed…

Entertainment

Nollywood Actress Sharon Ooja Welcomes First Child

Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy, in an emotional revelation that has stirred excitement across Nigeria’s entertainment industry and social media.…

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

Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry To All African Nationals 

The government of Togo has announced a major shift in its immigration policy, granting visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries travelling into the country for short visits. The…

Sports

Chelle Hands Okonkwo Maiden Super Eagles Call-Up for Unity Cup

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 26-man squad for the upcoming Unity Cup in London, with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo receiving his first-ever invitation to the Nigerian…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Beyond Bullets: Katsina’s New Road to Peace

Nigeria’s security crisis shows an uncomfortable truth: bullets may suppress violence, but not the conditions that cause it. Communities wounded by banditry, kidnappings and insurgency understandably respond with more troops,…

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

WHO: Ebola Spreading Across Region But Global Risk Remains Low

The World Health Organization has said the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo presents a serious threat within the affected region, although the global risk remains limited…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Candidate Selection or Civilian Coup?

Nigeria’s political class now touts “consensus candidacy” with renewed assurance. Party leaders, governors, and godfathers frame it as proof of democratic progress, a tool to avoid divisive primaries, mend party…

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

Beyond Bullets: Katsina’s New Road to Peace

Nigeria’s security crisis shows an uncomfortable truth: bullets may suppress violence, but not the conditions that cause it. Communities wounded by banditry, kidnappings and insurgency understandably respond with more troops,…

Visa Restrictions, Not Reforms, Reducing Student Japa

Nigeria’s Education Minister, Tunji Alausa, recently presented the decline in the number of Nigerians studying abroad as evidence that confidence in the country’s universities is being restored. He pointed to…

Education

ASUU UniCross Begins Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Arrears, Welfare Row

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UniCross) branch, has commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare concerns, unpaid entitlements, and alleged non-implementation of agreements.…

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,…