Nigeria Loses 3,363MW In Six Hours As Power Generation Crashes
Nigeria’s electricity generation fell by 87.6 per cent on Monday, October 19, 2026, dropping from 3,840 megawatts (MW) at 7am to 476.70MW by 1pm, amid reports of power outages in…
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Politics
Obi: No Governor Has Saved 10% Of What I Saved
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged Nigerian governors to demonstrate a stronger record of prudent financial management, claiming that none has saved up…
Business
Nigeria’s Capital Importation Hits $23bn, Foreign Reserves Exceed $50bn — FG
Nigeria’s capital importation climbed to $23bn in 2025 from over $12bn in 2024, while foreign exchange reserves surpassed $50bn, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed.…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover 18 Rustled Cattle In Kebbi
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued a 40-year-old man from suspected terrorists, recovered 18 rustled cattle and arrested four suspected drug peddlers in separate operations…
Entertainment
Things Aren’t As Bad As Nigerians Claim— Jide Kosoko
Veteran Nollywood actor Prince Jide Kosoko has argued that Nigeria’s economic situation may not be as dire as some Nigerians portray it, questioning complaints about hunger and the rising cost…
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
Tiger Shroff Safe After Gunmen Open Fire In Mumbai, Three Suspects Detained
Indian actor Tiger Shroff is safe after gunmen opened fire near him in Mumbai on Sunday, with police confirming that three suspects have been detained in connection with the incident.…
Sports
UCL: PSG, Barcelona Clash As Bayern Face Arsenal In Matchweek Three
The UEFA Champions League resumes on Tuesday with Paris Saint-Germain set to face Barcelona, while Bayern Munich will host Arsenal in Wednesday’s headline fixture as the league phase enters its…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
There Was A Dream That Was Bayelsa
More than anything now, it is that rainy night of October 1, 1996, when Gen. Sani Abacha announced the creation of Bayelsa State that I remember most. We lived in…
Exclusive
Petrol Discount Could Cost Nigeria ₦1.77tn, BMI Warns
Nigeria’s petrol price relief initiative could impose a fiscal burden of up to ₦1.77tn on the economy if maintained for several months, with potential consequences for government revenue, foreign exchange…
Health
We Cannot Continue Like This — Fayemi Demands Better Pay For Doctors
Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has urged the Federal Government to improve the salaries, working conditions and career prospects of healthcare professionals, warning that the continued migration of Nigerian…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
AI And 2027: Who Answers When Technology Gets It Wrong?
A voice message arrives on election morning. It sounds like an INEC official announcing that voting has been postponed. A woman at Mbiama, Kontagora, Ife or Ogoja who has arranged…
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
There Was A Dream That Was Bayelsa
More than anything now, it is that rainy night of October 1, 1996, when Gen. Sani Abacha announced the creation of Bayelsa State that I remember most. We lived in…
CHIEF DSP ALAMIEYESEIGHA: 11 Years After, The Legacy Of Ijaw Patriot Lives On
Eleven years ago, we lost a great son of the Niger Delta, a remarkable leader, and a dear friend and brother, Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, the first civilian Governor…
Education
UNILORIN Set To Graduate 16,152 Students At 41st Convocation
The University of Ilorin has announced plans to graduate 16,152 students at its 41st convocation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session, with 365 of them earning first-class honours. The Vice-Chancellor,…
Tech
Musk Promises SpaceX Shares For Every American Child Next Year
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to give every child in the United States a share in SpaceX next year, describing the proposed initiative as the first of several…
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
Ekpang Nkukwo: Celebrating the Culinary Heritage of the Efik and Ibibio People
Ekpang Nkukwo, a traditional delicacy associated with the Efik and Ibibio people of southern Nigeria, continues to attract attention for its distinctive preparation method, rich flavour and cultural significance. Popular…