Special Documentary Series

Lawmakers Move To Suspend South Africa Agreements Over Xenophobic Attacks

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, called on the Federal Government to suspend all bilateral agreements with South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks that have claimed the…

Politics

‘ADC Is Dead’, Akpabio Jokes As Defections Shake National Assembly

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday drew laughter in the chamber after joking that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had effectively collapsed following a series of defections by lawmakers across…

Business

Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price To ₦1,350 Per Litre

Dangote Refinery has again raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, pushing it up to ₦1,350 per litre in its latest adjustment. Data from Petroleumprice.ng on Wednesday, May 6,…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Police Arrest Suspected Cultist Linked To Murders, Kidnappings In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old suspected cultist, Favour Izunna, popularly known as “Njoku,” over his alleged involvement in a string of murders and kidnapping operations in…

Entertainment

Femi Lazarus Relocates To Kenya, Says God Ordered Move

Apostle Femi Lazarus, founder of Light Nation Church, has announced his relocation from Nigeria to Kenya, describing the decision as a response to what he called a clear directive from…

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

Gap Co-Founder Doris Fisher Dies At 94

Doris Fisher, co-founder of Gap Inc. and a key architect of modern casual fashion, died Saturday, May 2, 2026, in San Francisco at the age of 94, the company confirmed.…

Sports

EPL: Fans Turn Up Pressure On Chelsea Owners

Pressure is mounting on Todd Boehly as dissatisfaction among Chelsea FC supporters deepens after a season that has failed to meet expectations. The situation worsened on Monday following a 3–1…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

AGF: For the Federation or the President?

By Moshood Oshunfurewa The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) sits at the heart of Nigeria’s democracy. By law, the AGF is the Chief Law Officer of the…

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

AHOA Boss Raises Alarm On Pediatric HIV, Urges Urgent Action In Africa

The Chief Executive Officer of Afrihealth Optonet Association, Uzodinma Adirieje, has called for urgent and coordinated action to address gaps in pediatric and adolescent HIV care across Africa. Speaking after…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Katsina And The Prospect Of Subnational Renewal

Can Nigeria’s states become true engines of development, or are they condemned to remain administrative outposts of a distant federal centre? This question has new urgency as citizens grow weary…

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

AGF: For the Federation or the President?

By Moshood Oshunfurewa The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) sits at the heart of Nigeria’s democracy. By law, the AGF is the Chief Law Officer of the…

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…

Education

SSANU, NASU Set To Call Off Nationwide Strike From May 11

Nigeria’s public university system may soon return to normalcy as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have…

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,…