Special Documentary Series

Bayelsa, US Firm Seal Deal To Develop $100m Gas Processing Plant

… Diri says project will curb gas flaring, reduce pollution and support industrialisation The Bayelsa State Government has entered into a partnership with US-based energy company, Fulcrum LNG Incorporated, to…

Politics

Tinubu Deserves Second Term To Complete Reforms, Minister Tells Nigerians 

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu another term in office, arguing that his administration needs more time to deliver…

Business

Jensen Huang Resigns As Nvidia CEO Amid Chinese Spy Allegations

Nvidia co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jensen Huang, has resigned amid controversy over his reported relationship with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of having links to Chinese intelligence. The company announced…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Four Arrested Over Theft Of 84 Chickens, 13 Egg Crates

The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects over an alleged attack on a poultry farm in the state, during which about 84 chickens were killed and 13 crates…

Entertainment

Veekee James Announces Second Pregnancy In Instagram Post

Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has announced that she is expecting her second child. The designer shared the news in a post on her Instagram page on Thursday, featuring a…

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

Canada Fixes 18 As Minimum Age For Adult Citizenship

Canada has clarified the age requirements for foreign nationals seeking citizenship, setting 18 as the minimum age for adult applications while allowing minors to qualify through two separate application routes.…

Sports

Crystal Palace Sack Pierre Sage After 16 Games

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, following a dismal run that left the club bottom of the Premier League. The club announced his…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

OBA OF BENIN: 10th Coronation Anniversary And Diaspora Attacks

….Why the Global Edo Community Must Rise Against Diaspora-Based Attacks on the Benin Monarchy For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin stood as a beacon of African civilization, sophisticated governance, and…

Exclusive

Africa’s $33.7bn Exports To US Trail China’s By Ninefold

Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods exports to the United States stood at $33.7 billion in 2025, about one-ninth of China’s $308 billion to $309 billion in exports to the American market, highlighting…

Health

FG Raises Alarm As Only 36% Of Nigerians Have Improved Toilets

The Federal Government has disclosed that fewer than 36 per cent of Nigerians have access to improved toilet facilities, raising concerns over persistent sanitation challenges and their associated public health…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

The Gathering Inferno: When Politics Turns to Violence

An election can be compromised before a single ballot is cast. It happens when a citizen decides that attending a rally is too dangerous, when a volunteer removes a party…

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

OBA OF BENIN: 10th Coronation Anniversary And Diaspora Attacks

….Why the Global Edo Community Must Rise Against Diaspora-Based Attacks on the Benin Monarchy For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin stood as a beacon of African civilization, sophisticated governance, and…

Paying for Darkness: Tariff Bands, Estimated Billing And Accountability Crisis

Beyond Generation: A Systemic Failure Nigeria’s Electricity crisis extends beyond inadequate generation. It reflects systemic failures across Gas supply, Generation, transmission, distribution, metering, billing and regulation. Households and businesses endure…

Education

Nsukka Lodge Tragedy: UNN Pharmacy Association Debunks Seven-Death Claim

The Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Chapter, has dismissed reports claiming that seven Pharmacy students died in an incident at an off-campus lodge in…

Tech

China Condemns US Ban On DeepSeek AI Tools Across Federal Agencies

China has criticised the United States government’s decision to ban the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek across civilian federal agencies, describing the move as an…

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

Asun Rice: A Delicious Nigerian Meal Combining Spicy Goat Meat and Flavourful Rice

Asun rice is a delicious Nigerian meal that combines well-seasoned rice with smoky, spicy goat meat, offering food lovers a satisfying taste of traditional Nigerian cuisine. The meal brings together…