Obi Challenges Anambra’s $123.77m Debt Claim, Cites DMO Records
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has challenged the state government’s claim that he left behind $123.77 million in loans when he left office in March 2014, saying the figure…
Special Documentary Series
Politics
2027: No Rainbow Coalition In Ebonyi — Umahi
Minister of Works David Umahi has dismissed reports of a political alliance involving the Rainbow Coalition in Ebonyi State, saying the state remains committed to the All Progressives Congress and…
Business
Nigeria, Germany Strengthen Partnership On Steel, Technology Transfer
The Federal Government is seeking deeper collaboration with German manufacturers to accelerate the development of Nigeria’s steel industry through technology transfer, mineral processing and local equipment production. The Minister of…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Police Arrest Two Suspected Eiye Members In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity and recovered two live cartridges, an axe and a parcel of substance suspected to be Indian…
Entertainment
Omowunmi Dada: The Love I Lost Over Religion
…how a Ramadan revelation forced the Nollywood actress to rethink her future For Omowunmi Dada, the relationship appeared to have all the ingredients of a future together. Then came Ramadan.…
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
Seven People Netanyahu Spoke To At The UN — And What He Told Them
Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to a chamber that was already sending him a message. As the Israeli Prime Minister approached the podium, dozens…
Sports
Manchester City Found Guilty Of 114 Financial Charges
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial-rule charges brought against them by the Premier League. The reported verdict emerged on Friday, September 25, 2026,…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
Bayelsa At 30: From The Dream Of A Homeland To The Challenge Of Prosperity
October 1, 2026 will be a remarkable day for Bayelsa State. While Nigeria celebrates 66 years of independence, Bayelsa will simultaneously celebrate 30 years of its existence as a state.…
Exclusive
Gastech 2026: Nigeria Shifts From Gas Potential To Energy Business
CEO, The Legend and Legacy Company Ltd | Conference Producer, Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) Something has shifted in the way Africa’s gas opportunity is being discussed. By Day Three…
Health
Ebola: NCDC Introduces Screening For Travellers From High-Risk Countries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has announced enhanced surveillance measures for travellers arriving from countries experiencing active or relevant Ebola Virus Disease transmission. The agency said such…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
King Jaja’s Challenge to Nigeria: Power, Defiance and Economic Self-Determination
If King Jaja of Opobo were alive in Nigeria today, where would he stand in a country wrestling with diplomatic pressures, economic uncertainty and deepening social tensions and what would…
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
Bayelsa At 30: From The Dream Of A Homeland To The Challenge Of Prosperity
October 1, 2026 will be a remarkable day for Bayelsa State. While Nigeria celebrates 66 years of independence, Bayelsa will simultaneously celebrate 30 years of its existence as a state.…
MINNA 37: When The State No Longer Protects But Hunts
Let me begin today’s dialogue with the proverbial wisdom of our ancestors: “if you must blame the hawk for wickedness, first blame mother hen for exposing her children to danger”.…
Education
Kwara Poly Expels 42 Students For Exam Malpractice
The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has expelled 42 students for examination malpractice. The affected students comprise 31 Higher National Diploma and 11 National Diploma students from various institutes…
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
Fisherman Soup: A Dish Rooted in Culture and Wellness
Fisherman Soup is more than a seafood-based meal. Rich in fresh fish, prawns, crab, crayfish and spices, the dish reflects the food culture of Nigeria’s riverine communities, particularly in the…