Special Documentary Series

Bello El-Rufai Emerges ADC Candidate For Kaduna North Reps Seat Unopposed

A member of the House of Representatives, Bello El-Rufai, has emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Kaduna North Federal Constituency seat after winning the party’s primary…

Politics

Atiku-Linked US Firm Calls For Evidence Of Election Interference Claims

A United States-based lobbying firm engaged by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appealed to members of a faction within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to submit concrete evidence supporting…

Business

FG Rallies Investors, Manufacturers To Boost Electric Vehicle Adoption

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to advancing electric vehicle adoption and clean transportation as part of broader efforts to modernise Nigeria’s transport system, boost industrial growth and support…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

Sharing is Caring: Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Copy 0

Metro

Police Kill Two Kidnappers, Arrest Others, Recover N1.5m Ransom In Ogun

The Ogun police command says its operatives have killed two suspected kidnappers and recovered a black bag allegedly used to deliver ransom to a criminal gang operating in the state.…

Entertainment

The Temi Otedola Formula: Not Loud, Not Fast, Just Intentional

Temiloluwa Elizabeth Otedola, widely known as Temi Otedola, has emerged as one of the most recognizable young figures in Nigeria’s fashion and entertainment landscape. Born in 1996 into the Otedola…

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

Hegseth Urges Asian Allies To Boost Defence Spending, Warns Over China’s Military Expansion

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on Asian allies to increase military spending and deepen regional security cooperation, warning that China’s growing military capabilities pose an increasing challenge to…

Sports

FIFA Hails Okocha’s Historic World Cup Record

FIFA has confirmed that Super Eagles legend Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha holds the record for the most successful dribbles in a single FIFA World Cup match, underlining his enduring status…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

The Verheijen Reform Blueprint: How Nigeria Reversed Decline And Reclaimed Global Energy Confidence

For nearly a decade, the consensus among energy financiers regarding Nigeria was as uniform as it was grim. Despite holding Africa’s largest proven gas reserves and its most formidable oil…

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 Records First Ebola Patient Recovery Amid Ongoing Outbreak In DRC

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday confirmed the first recorded recovery of a patient diagnosed with Ebola amid the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking…

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

The Verheijen Reform Blueprint: How Nigeria Reversed Decline And Reclaimed Global Energy Confidence

For nearly a decade, the consensus among energy financiers regarding Nigeria was as uniform as it was grim. Despite holding Africa’s largest proven gas reserves and its most formidable oil…

Mathias Ezeaku: Rejection Of Christianity, And Politics In Southern Nigeria

My attention has been drawn to a media report stating that a community had rejected a traditional religious worshipper, Mathias Ezeaku, who is aspiring to contest next year’s election in…

Education

NCCE: Colleges Of Education Programme To Ease University Admission Pressure

The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has said that the newly introduced Dual Mandate Policy, which allows Colleges of Education to award bachelor’s degrees, will help ease pressure…

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.

Don’t forget to contribute your quota by sharing this video. Like and hit the follow button.
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,…