Special Documentary Series

NHRC, Diplomats Demand End To Death Penalty In Nigeria

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and foreign diplomatic missions have urged the Federal Government to abolish capital punishment, formalise a moratorium on executions and commute existing death sentences to…

Politics

2027: Tinubu To Flag Off Campaign In Kaduna October 24

President Bola Tinubu will formally launch his 2027 re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has announced.…

Business

NNPC Extends Petrol Discount, Insists Initiative Does Not Restore Subsidy

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has extended its petrol discount initiative at retail outlets nationwide until October 31, 2026, stressing that the measure is intended to provide…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Troops Neutralise Explosives Planted Along Zamfara Road

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have recovered and neutralised improvised explosive devices planted by suspected terrorists along the Magami-Hannutara-Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.…

Entertainment

Zlatan, Davita: From Years Of Love To Wedding Altar

After years of love, two children and a relationship largely kept away from the spotlight, Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile and his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, are preparing to walk down…

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

FBI Detains Over 130 In Ghana Scam-Centre Crackdown

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested or more than 130 people in Ghana in an operation targeting a transnational scam network linked to nearly $10 million…

Sports

Nigeria Eyes Compensation As FIFA Faces DR Congo Eligibility Row

FIFA is facing fresh scrutiny over its handling of player eligibility after reports that its lawyers identified a problem with Democratic Republic of Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi’s international status before…

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…

Exclusive

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

Insecurity: Adamawa Begins School Fencing, Plans 3,000 Teacher Recruitment

The Adamawa State Government has begun fencing schools, especially in rural communities, to strengthen security and protect pupils and teachers against kidnapping and other threats. The Executive Chairman of the…

Tech

FG To Deploy 90,000km Fibre Network Across 36 States By 2028

The Federal Government plans to deploy 90,000 kilometres of open-access fibre-optic infrastructure across Nigeria’s 36 states by 2028 under Project BRIDGE, a digital infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding broadband connectivity…

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

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…