Special Documentary Series

Sowore Demands Release Of Activist Detained Over NYSC Member’s Death Video

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has called on the Nigerian Army to release a social media content creator, Mark Chidiebere Justice, popularly known as @JusticeCracks, who was allegedly arrested following…

Politics

Mark-Led ADC Appeals Ruling Stopping INEC From Recognising Congresses

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has confirmed that the party will challenge a Federal High Court judgment which stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission…

Business

NNPC Achieves Major Milestone With Successful River Niger Gas Pipeline Crossing

The NNPC Limited has announced a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector with the successful completion of the River Niger crossing on the 130-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline. The project,…

Metro

NDLEA Nabs 52 Suspects In Kano Drug Raids

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has raided various drug dens, arrested no fewer than 52 suspects, and seized assorted illicit substances within two days in Kano.…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Entertainment

Sisi Alagbo Apologises, Seeks Forgiveness Over Leaked Video Scandal

Popular social media personality and herbal products seller, Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, has issued a public apology following the circulation of a controversial video involving her, her…

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

PHOTOS: Man Digs Up Sister’s Skeleton To Claim Savings In India

A man in eastern India stunned bank officials and customers after exhuming his late sister’s remains to prove her death and access money in her account. The incident occurred on…

Sports

Frederick Set For Brentford Return After Injury Layoff

Benjamin Frederick is closing in on a long-awaited return to action after recovering fully from the injury that kept him sidelined since November 2025. The Super Eagles defender, who missed…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

National Textbook Ranking System: Let The National Conversation Begin 

The Federal Government’s recent introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System has sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s education sector. On the surface, the initiative appears commendable. Any policy aimed at…

Exclusive

States Gaining Electricity Regulatory Powers in Nigeria: A Structural Inflection Point

From Central Grid Failure to Distributed Power Markets Nigeria’s Electricity transition is no longer about fixing a broken grid—it is about redesigning the architecture of power itself. Since the 2013…

Health

CHELD Raises Alarm Over Female Genital Mutilation, Says Practice Violates Rights, Lacks Medical Basis

The Center for Health, Ethics, Law and Development has reiterated that Female genital mutilation has no medical benefit and remains a serious violation of human rights, calling for stricter enforcement…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Beyond The Creeklines: A Yenagoa Chronicle

When the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board invited me to Yenagoa as a guest author and lead facilitator for its quarterly leadership dialogue, I accepted without hesitation. There was…

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

National Textbook Ranking System: Let The National Conversation Begin 

The Federal Government’s recent introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System has sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s education sector. On the surface, the initiative appears commendable. Any policy aimed at…

Soaring Rents And Housing Crisis

Soaring rent in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, is no longer just a housing issue, it is a full-blown socioeconomic crisis. Shelter, as one of the most basic human needs, underpins…

Education

ASUU Calabar Zone Threatens Indefinite Strike Over Welfare, Unpaid Allowances

The Calabar Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a strong warning over a possible “total, comprehensive and indefinite” strike in state-owned universities, citing unresolved welfare issues,…

Tech

NASA Executes First Medical Evacuation, Returns Four Astronauts

NASA has returned four astronauts from the International Space Station in the first medical evacuation ever carried out in U.S. human spaceflight, after one crew member developed a health condition…

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,…