NYSC Fixes Nov 4 For Batch C Stream II Orientation
The National Youth Service Corps has announced November 4, 2026, as the commencement date for the 2026 Batch C Stream II Orientation Course. The NYSC made this known in a…
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Politics
2027: APC Drops To 19 States As NDC Expands Electoral Map
The All Progressives Congress has maintained its lead in the latest electoral projection ahead of the 2027 presidential election, despite losing Rivers State to the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The October…
Business
NNPC Launches ₦66 Fuel Discount Nationwide
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has launched a nationwide ₦66 fuel discount promotion for customers who use the NNPC Fuel App. The promotion began on October 1…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Police Foil Bandit Attack, Recover Rocket Launchers In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled an attempted bandit attack on Tsabre community in Isa Local Government Area, recovering two rocket launchers and other items abandoned by the fleeing…
Entertainment
Nollywood Icon Olu Jacobs Laid To Rest In Lagos
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has been laid to rest in Lagos, bringing to a close a career that spanned more than five decades across theatre, television and film. Jacobs…
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
Israel-Bound Plane Attack: Netanyahu Hails Passengers Who Foiled Disaster
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said a pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv stabbed his fellow pilot and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft with all…
Sports
Messi Lands Second Spanish Club With Eldense Takeover
Lionel Messi has been confirmed as the new owner of Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, adding another club to his growing football portfolio. Eldense announced the takeover on Thursday, October…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
EDITORIAL: Nigeria At 66: The Country We Must Still Build
Nigeria is 66 today. On October 1, 1960, the country emerged from colonial rule with the promise of a new beginning. Sixty-six years later, the Nigerian story remains one of…
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Africa’s Refining Moment — And Nigeria’s Inflection Point
Africa stands at a defining moment in the evolution of its energy economy. For decades, the continent has exported crude while importing a substantial share of the refined petroleum products…
Health
Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Beyond The Genotype, Nigerians Living With The Disease
As conversations around sickle cell disease continue this September, the focus in Nigeria is increasingly moving beyond genotype testing to a more difficult question: what does it actually mean to…
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
EDITORIAL: Nigeria At 66: The Country We Must Still Build
Nigeria is 66 today. On October 1, 1960, the country emerged from colonial rule with the promise of a new beginning. Sixty-six years later, the Nigerian story remains one of…
INEC, Governors, And The Coming 2027 General Election In The Face Of Gathering Storm
The machinery of Nigeria’s democracy is grinding towards 2027, yet the omens are anything but auspicious. What we are witnessing is not the meticulous preparation for a credible election, but…
Education
FG To Give Cars, Laptops To Outstanding Teachers For 2026 World Teachers’ Day
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to reward exceptional teachers and schools with cars, laptops and other gifts as part of activities marking the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. Minister of…
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…