Special Documentary Series

Sule Signs Fresh $2m Lithium Deal With Chinese Investors In Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has signed a $2 million supplementary agreement with Chinese firm Diamond New Energy to strengthen lithium mining and processing operations in the state. The agreement…

Politics

Adeleke Vows Probe Into Osun Election Killings After Poll

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced plans to establish an independent commission of inquiry immediately after Saturday’s governorship election to investigate reported killings and other acts of violence linked…

Business

Naira Slips To ₦1,364.83/$1 As Forex Market Remains Stable

The naira recorded a marginal decline against the United States dollar on Friday, trading at ₦1,364.83 to the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The rate, released by the…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover 132 Tramadol Sachets In Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 132 sachets of tramadol from them. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed this…

Entertainment

Wizkid To Headline Detty December Fest 2026 In Lagos

Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid is set to headline the 2026 edition of Detty December Fest in Lagos, with the singer scheduled to take the stage on December 18 as the…

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

American Missionary Freed After Nine Months In Niger Captivity

An American Christian missionary, Kevin Rideout, has regained his freedom after spending more than nine months in captivity following his abduction in Niger, his organisation, SIM International, has confirmed. Rideout…

Sports

Arteta Gives Rice, Saka Fitness Update Ahead Of Community Shield

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice ahead of the new season, saying both players have made good progress…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

LET DEMOCRACY BREATHE: The Osun Account Controversy And Need For Institutional Neutrality

Democracy is sustained not merely by periodic elections but by the unwavering commitment of public institutions to fairness, impartiality and the rule of law. Whenever the actions of state institutions…

Exclusive

FOREIGN AID BILL: Nigeria’s New Battle Over Donor Funds, NGOs

Nigeria is again debating how much oversight government should exercise over foreign-funded activities, nearly a decade after a controversial attempt to establish a regulatory commission for non-governmental organisations triggered strong…

Health

WHO Confirms Largest-Ever Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the largest ever recorded in the country’s history. In…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Beyond Concrete: Enugu’s Bet on Talent and the Future

Nigeria has become remarkably good at celebrating what government can photograph. Roads, bridges, and public buildings offer visible evidence of activity; they can be commissioned, named, and displayed as proof…

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

LET DEMOCRACY BREATHE: The Osun Account Controversy And Need For Institutional Neutrality

Democracy is sustained not merely by periodic elections but by the unwavering commitment of public institutions to fairness, impartiality and the rule of law. Whenever the actions of state institutions…

Osun, EFCC, And Darkness Democracy Must Never Invite

Democracy is often celebrated for its elections, vibrant campaigns, and peaceful transfer of power. Yet these visible features alone do not define a healthy democratic system. The true strength of…

Education

FG To Establish 41 Innovation Hubs In Universities

The Federal Government is set to establish 41 innovation hubs in universities and other tertiary institutions as part of efforts to shift Nigeria towards a knowledge-driven economy. The Minister of…

Tech

AI Fuels 55% Of Africa’s Cybercrime — INTERPOL Report

Artificial intelligence, AI, is now powering more than half of the cybercrime reported across Africa, with criminals using the technology to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks that are increasingly difficult…

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,…