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The World Bank has authorised an additional $500m in funding to help Nigeria address flooding, rehabilitate damaged agricultural lands and curb conflicts involving farmers, herders and rural communities in the…
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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a man identified as Ahmed Usman for sexually harassing a nursing woman and filming her nakedness after she reportedly defaulted on a…
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has criticised the condition of roads in Edo State, calling on Governor Monday Okpebholo to address the infrastructure challenges affecting residents and motorists. The actor expressed…
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Canada has clarified the age requirements for foreign nationals seeking citizenship, setting 18 as the minimum age for adult applications while allowing minors to qualify through two separate application routes.…
Manchester United have dismissed Michael Carrick as head coach following a disastrous start to the 2026/27 season that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. The decision…
….Why the Global Edo Community Must Rise Against Diaspora-Based Attacks on the Benin Monarchy For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin stood as a beacon of African civilization, sophisticated governance, and…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods exports to the United States stood at $33.7 billion in 2025, about one-ninth of China’s $308 billion to $309 billion in exports to the American market, highlighting…
The Federal Government has disclosed that fewer than 36 per cent of Nigerians have access to improved toilet facilities, raising concerns over persistent sanitation challenges and their associated public health…
An election can be compromised before a single ballot is cast. It happens when a citizen decides that attending a rally is too dangerous, when a volunteer removes a party…
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…
….Why the Global Edo Community Must Rise Against Diaspora-Based Attacks on the Benin Monarchy For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin stood as a beacon of African civilization, sophisticated governance, and…
Beyond Generation: A Systemic Failure Nigeria’s Electricity crisis extends beyond inadequate generation. It reflects systemic failures across Gas supply, Generation, transmission, distribution, metering, billing and regulation. Households and businesses endure…
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), community has been left concerned following reports of a serious incident involving newly graduated Pharmacy students during a gathering in the Hilltop area of…
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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.
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!.
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