Special Documentary Series

₦210trn NNPCL Audit: No Funds Missing Under My Watch, Kyari Tells Senate

Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has insisted that no funds went missing during his tenure, dismissing allegations of ₦210 trillion…

Politics

2027: I’ll Step Down For Any Consensus Candidate — Donald Duke

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has expressed willingness to step aside and support another opposition contender in the 2027 general election if coalition partners…

Business

Nigeria’s Upstream Reset: Tinubu Shifts Focus To Production Growth, Project Delivery

Nigeria is repositioning its oil and gas industry around a more consequential economic objective: converting its vast hydrocarbon resources into productive assets, sustained output, stronger public revenues and a more…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

Sharing is Caring: Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Copy 0

Metro

Five Injured As BRT Bus, Commercial Minibus Collide On Ikorodu Road

At least five passengers have been injured in a head-on collision involving a mini Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle and a commercial minibus, popularly known as Korope, along Ikorodu Road…

Entertainment

Actor Olumide Oworu Declares House Of Reps Ambition For 2027

Nollywood actor Olumide Oworu has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections, three years after his name was omitted…

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

French Students Shut Dozens Of Schools Over Poor Learning Conditions

Students across France intensified protests over education conditions on Tuesday, blocking entrances to dozens of high schools as demonstrations against the government continued to spread. The French Education Ministry said…

Sports

Senate Pledges ₦100m As Flamingos Make African World Cup History

The Nigerian Senate has pledged ₦100 million to the Flamingos following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

OBA OF BENIN: 10th Coronation Anniversary And Diaspora Attacks

….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…

Exclusive

Africa’s $33.7bn Exports To US Trail China’s By Ninefold

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…

Health

FG Raises Alarm As Only 36% Of Nigerians Have Improved Toilets

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…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

The Gathering Inferno: When Politics Turns to Violence

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…

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

OBA OF BENIN: 10th Coronation Anniversary And Diaspora Attacks

….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…

Paying for Darkness: Tariff Bands, Estimated Billing And Accountability Crisis

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…

Education

SSANU Disputes Sokoto Varsity VC’s Claims On Warning Strike

SSANU has faulted the Vice-Chancellor, Professor M.B. Yerima, over his account of the union’s ongoing warning strike, maintaining that it complied with all required procedures before commencing the industrial action.…

Tech

China Condemns US Ban On DeepSeek AI Tools Across Federal Agencies

China has criticised the United States government’s decision to ban the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek across civilian federal agencies, describing the move as an…

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

Asun Rice: A Delicious Nigerian Meal Combining Spicy Goat Meat and Flavourful Rice

Asun rice is a delicious Nigerian meal that combines well-seasoned rice with smoky, spicy goat meat, offering food lovers a satisfying taste of traditional Nigerian cuisine. The meal brings together…