Special Documentary Series

Makinde Meets NANS, NUT, NLC Protesters, Reassures Rescue Of Abducted Pupils, Teachers

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents of Oyo State that authorities at all levels of government are intensifying efforts to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire…

Politics

Chinda Dumps PDP For APC, Steps Down As House Minority Leader

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, a move that was formally announced on…

Business

FG Rallies Investors, Manufacturers To Boost Electric Vehicle Adoption

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to advancing electric vehicle adoption and clean transportation as part of broader efforts to modernise Nigeria’s transport system, boost industrial growth and support…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

NSCDC Nabs 39 Suspects, Shuts Illegal Security Firm In Akwa Ibom

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it has arrested 39 suspects following a clampdown on an illegal organisation operating as a Private Guard Company in Akwa Ibom State.…

Entertainment

Before Season 11 Begins, BBNaija S10 Housemates Gather To Settle Old Scores

Organisers of Big Brother Naija have confirmed that the reunion for the reality show’s 10th season will begin on June 8. The announcement was made on Monday via the programme’s…

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

Xenophobic Attacks: Ghana Warns Citizens Against Travel To South Africa 

The Government of Ghana has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following renewed xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests targeting African nationals across…

Sports

Chelsea Enter Race For Osimhen As Galatasaray Demand €150m Amid Transfer Talks

Premier League giants Chelsea FC have reportedly joined the race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, with the Turkish side demanding a staggering €150 million for the forward.…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

SWEET AND SOUR: An Open Letter To Kingsley Ogundu Chinda

This column originally appeared in Vanguard All human beings are flawed because we are all mere mortals. And even those who are essentially decent sometimes do the wrong thing. Kingsley…

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

Cholera Outbreak Hits Borno, Death Toll Rises To 39 As Cases Exceed 4,200

At least 39 people have died following a cholera outbreak that has spread across multiple local government areas in Borno State, with confirmed and suspected cases now exceeding 4,200, health…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

INEC’s Albatross: The Crisis of Electoral Trust

The main threat to Nigerian democracy is no longer a lack of understanding of elections but the growing doubt that elections matter. What is often labelled voter apathy is actually…

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

SWEET AND SOUR: An Open Letter To Kingsley Ogundu Chinda

This column originally appeared in Vanguard All human beings are flawed because we are all mere mortals. And even those who are essentially decent sometimes do the wrong thing. Kingsley…

National Security: Why State Of Emergency Can No Longer Wait

It was a quiet Tuesday 26th of May, 2026 evening in Lagos when my wife, a primary school teacher in the Lagos State public school system, calmly informed me that…

Education

Benue State University Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Entitlements

Academic activities at Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, have been brought to a halt following the commencement of an indefinite strike by the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union…

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,…