Special Documentary Series

Soludo: I Haven’t Borrowed Since Taking Office, But Won’t Rule It Out

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has disclosed that his administration has not taken any loans since he assumed office, although he said he would not rule out borrowing in the…

Politics

Makinde Most Suitable Opposition Candidate For 2027 – APM

The Lagos State chapter of the Allied People’s Movement has declared Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde the most suitable candidate to lead the opposition coalition into the 2027 presidential election.…

Business

OPEC+ Approves 188,000bpd Oil Output Increase For September

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has approved a combined production increase of 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) for seven member countries from September 2026,…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Ekiti Court Jails Man Two Years For Car Fraud

Justice Lekan Ogunmoye of the Ekiti State High Court, has convicted and sentenced one Bethel Onyedikachi Ukachukwu to two years imprisonment for car auction fraud. The convict was arraigned by…

Entertainment

Peller Wants Intimate White Wedding With Only 100 Guests

Nigerian content creator and social media personality Peller has revealed that he intends to keep his forthcoming white wedding ceremony small and private, expressing concern over the growing number of…

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

Oil Prices Fall As Trump Announces Fresh Iran Peace Talks

Global oil prices declined sharply on Monday after United States President Donald Trump announced the resumption of negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East…

Sports

Premier League Unveils £1.5bn Plan To Reset English Football Finances

The Premier League is set to submit a £1.5 billion, 10-year funding proposal to the English Football League (EFL) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in a major bid to reshape…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Beyond The Rift: Reclaiming Governance And Institutional Stability In Rivers

The resolution of the political crisis in Rivers State marks a critical turning point in Nigeria’s subnational governance. The high-stakes fallout between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…

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

WHO Confirms Largest-Ever Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the largest ever recorded in the country’s history. In…

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

Beyond The Rift: Reclaiming Governance And Institutional Stability In Rivers

The resolution of the political crisis in Rivers State marks a critical turning point in Nigeria’s subnational governance. The high-stakes fallout between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…

SWEET AND SOUR: Arrogance Personified

This column originally appeared in Vanguard Mary Habila, a young nurse on secondment from a federal teaching hospital named after him, was found unconscious on June 27th in a building…

Education

Kano Caps Private School Fee Hikes At 10% With New Law

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking tighter regulation of private school fees and improved oversight of private and voluntary institutions across the state. The Kano…

Tech

AI Fuels 55% Of Africa’s Cybercrime — INTERPOL Report

Artificial intelligence, AI, is now powering more than half of the cybercrime reported across Africa, with criminals using the technology to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks that are increasingly difficult…

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,…