2027: G100 Leads Fresh Push For Opposition Unity
The G100 will on Monday, August 31, 2026, convene leaders and key stakeholders of six opposition parties in Abuja to explore coordinated action ahead of the 2027 general elections. The…
Special Documentary Series
Politics
Adelabu Abandons Legal Challenge, Urges APC Reconciliation In Oyo
Former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, has said he will not challenge the party’s governorship primary or pursue…
Business
TotalEnergies Completes Exit From Russia’s Arctic LNG 2
French energy giant TotalEnergies has completed the transfer of its 10 per cent stake in Russia’s sanctions-hit Arctic LNG 2 project to NordLine, a subsidiary of Russian gas producer Novatek.…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Soldiers Burst Illegal Refinery, Uncover 3,120 Litres Of Crude In Rivers Forest
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have uncovered 3,120 litres of stolen crude oil and equipment suspected to have been used for illegal refining in Okarki Forest, Ahoada West…
Entertainment
Ayra Starr To Headline Historic NFL Halftime Show In London
Afrobeats star Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is set to make history as the first major African artist to headline an NFL halftime show when she performs at…
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
Ghana Rejects MTN’s GH¢20m Aid Offer For SA Attack Victims
The Government of Ghana has rejected a GH¢20 million support offer from MTN Ghana for citizens affected by renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying it has already funded their…
Sports
D’Tigers Lose To Cameroon In FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s D’Tigers suffered a disappointing start to their FIBA World Cup qualifying campaign after losing 78-62 to Cameroon in their opening Group E encounter in Radès on Thursday. Cameroon took…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
A Round Peg In Round Hole: Celebrating Ambassador Syndoph Paebi Endoni As He Assumes Duty In Burkina Faso
On 25th August 2026, a distinguished son of Bayelsa State, an accomplished Nigerian career diplomat and a man whose life has been defined by service, integrity, friendship and patriotism, His…
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FOREIGN AID BILL: Nigeria’s New Battle Over Donor Funds, NGOs
Nigeria is again debating how much oversight government should exercise over foreign-funded activities, nearly a decade after a controversial attempt to establish a regulatory commission for non-governmental organisations triggered strong…
Health
Diphtheria Kills 50 Children In Kano As Assembly Member Raises Alarm
The Kano State House of Assembly has called for urgent intervention after lawmakers reported that more than 50 children had died in a diphtheria outbreak in parts of Rano Local…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
Beyond Concrete: Enugu’s Bet on Talent and the Future
Nigeria has become remarkably good at celebrating what government can photograph. Roads, bridges, and public buildings offer visible evidence of activity; they can be commissioned, named, and displayed as proof…
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
A Round Peg In Round Hole: Celebrating Ambassador Syndoph Paebi Endoni As He Assumes Duty In Burkina Faso
On 25th August 2026, a distinguished son of Bayelsa State, an accomplished Nigerian career diplomat and a man whose life has been defined by service, integrity, friendship and patriotism, His…
Is Atiku Abubakar’s Promise to Restore Fuel Subsidy the Lifeline Nigerians Have Waited For?
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2027 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has done what the Tinubu administration refuses to do: listen to the suffering…
Education
Atiba University DVC Under Fire Over ‘Intellectually Bankrupt’ Remark To Protesters
A Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Atiba University, Oyo State, has described some students protesting the crisis surrounding the institution’s Law programme as “intellectually bankrupt”. The DVC made the comment on Monday…
Tech
Chinese Humanoids Smash Human Speed Records In Beijing
China’s humanoid robots are making rapid strides, posting times beyond established human athletics benchmarks at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The competition opened Saturday, August 22, at Beijing’s…
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,…