Special Documentary Series

Tinubu: State Police Will Have Safeguards Against Abuse

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the proposed state police system will be backed by safeguards to prevent abuse of power, saying his administration is determined to strengthen grassroots…

Politics

Osun Polls: 86 Accord Party Members Arrested, Detained In Keffi, Kuje Prisons – Adeleke Campaign Council

…CP says he’s not aware The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is calling on the Nigerian Police to release 86 members of…

Business

FG Promises To Publish Detailed Breakdown Of Fuel Subsidy Savings

The Federal Government has promised to publicly account for how funds saved from the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies have been spent, acknowledging that Nigerians deserve clarity on…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Alleged $5.3m Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Four Suspects For Money Laundering In Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, has arraigned four persons before Justice F. N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, for alleged…

Entertainment

RMD Reveals Why He Handed His First ₦100m Cheque To His Wife

Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, widely known as RMD, has shared how he handed over the first ₦100 million cheque he ever received to his wife, Jumobi, saying he wanted…

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

Japan Issues Tsunami Alert After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southwest

Japanese authorities issued a tsunami warning on Tuesday after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s southwestern Kyushu island, disrupting electricity supply to tens of thousands of homes and prompting…

Sports

Pinnick Backs FIFA’s World Cup Stake Sale, Says Football Associations Stand To Gain

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has backed FIFA’s proposal to sell a 20 per cent stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

I Was Honoured To Join First Daily’s National Dialogue On Security

I was honoured to join First Daily’s Sixth (6) National Dialogue on National Security, covering the call for a state of emergency on security and the ongoing conversation around state…

Exclusive

Electricity Now Nigeria’s Biggest Economic Growth Challenge

Why fixing power has become more important than building more roads, factories or even attracting investment For decades, economists have argued over what makes countries rich. Some say it is…

Health

FG Rolls Out Breakthrough Herbal Medicines For Cancer, Hepatitis B, Others

The Federal Government has rolled out seven locally developed herbal medicines designed to combat major health conditions, including cancer, hepatitis B, hypertension and peptic ulcer disease, marking a significant milestone…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria’s Stanford Warning: When Institutions Normalise The Abuse Of Power

Sometimes, a country confronts scandals that appear disconnected: corruption in one institution, brutality in another, and questions of legality or accountability elsewhere. Each controversy briefly dominates attention before the next…

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

I Was Honoured To Join First Daily’s National Dialogue On Security

I was honoured to join First Daily’s Sixth (6) National Dialogue on National Security, covering the call for a state of emergency on security and the ongoing conversation around state…

From Batsari To Prosperity: When Enterprise Becomes An Instrument Of Peace

In Batsari, a community too often defined by insecurity, a different sound is beginning to rise. It is not the crackle of gunfire or the anxious murmur of displacement, but…

Education

How To Get University Loan In Nigeria: The Complete NELFUND Guide

…everything Nigerian students need to know about applying for the federal government’s interest-free student loan, from eligibility to disbursement. Every academic session, thousands of Nigerian students with admission letters in…

Tech

Global Glitch Hits Facebook, Instagram As Users Report Login Failures

Facebook and Instagram users in several countries experienced service disruptions on Sunday, July 19, 2026, after a technical issue affected access to the Meta-owned platforms. Many Facebook users were unable…

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,…