Special Documentary Series

Fraud Trial: Emefiele Challenges Admissibility Of EFCC Evidence

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has challenged the attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rely on written statements in his…

Politics

Wike: Power Is Won, Not Given

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to prepare for tough electoral contests, saying political power is earned through…

Business

Despite Oil Price Decline, Nigerians Still Pay Over ₦1000 For Fuel

The sharp decline in global crude oil prices to levels seen before the recent conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel has intensified calls for a reduction in petrol…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Police Arrest 21-Year-Old With Suspected Human Hand In Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a 21-year-old man, identified as Samson Onilewaji, after allegedly discovering a suspected human hand in his possession during a routine stop-and-search…

Entertainment

Actor Joseph Momodu Joins US Army, Dedicates Achievement To Late Father

Popular Nigerian actor Joseph Momodu has announced his enlistment into the United States Army, describing the achievement as the fulfilment of a long-held dream and a tribute to his late…

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

Ramaphosa Vows To Crush Attempts To Destabilise South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday vowed to crush any attempts to destabilise the country during planned anti-immigrant marches scheduled for June 30, amid growing fears of xenophobic violence.…

Sports

Pepe Brace Fires Ivory Coast Into Round Of 32 As Tunisia Crash Out

Former African champions Ivory Coast secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with a convincing 2-0 victory over Curacao, while Tunisia bowed out of the…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Policing Allegations Of Penis Theft In Rivers

A recent case in a community in Rivers state has revealed worrisome gaps and disconnects in policing and management of allegations of penis theft in Nigeria. A video that circulated…

Exclusive

Working Hard, Living Poor: The Story Of Millions Of Nigerians

Millions still go to work every day but many can no longer afford the life their salaries once provided If you walk through the streets of Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt…

Health

Drowning In Garbage: How Lagos Waste Heaps Are Fueling Looming Health Disaster

Walk through any part of Lagos these days, from the upscale areas of Ikoyi and Victoria Island to bustling streets of Oshodi, Agege, or Alimosho, and the picture is the…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

When Conscience Finds Its Voice

Every nation eventually reaches a point where silence stops being prudence and becomes complicity. There are moments when patience can no longer disguise decay, when restraint begins to look like…

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

Policing Allegations Of Penis Theft In Rivers

A recent case in a community in Rivers state has revealed worrisome gaps and disconnects in policing and management of allegations of penis theft in Nigeria. A video that circulated…

SWEET AND SOUR: Naija Negativity

This column originally appeared in Vanguard Fatalism is the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable. Fatalists assume that mere mortals are powerless to influence the future and…

Education

FG Set To Digitise Colleges Of Education Curriculum

The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) is preparing to introduce a new competency-based digital curriculum across colleges of education nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen teacher training…

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,…