Special Documentary Series

Oluremi Tinubu Commissions Kano Road Project

Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday commissioned the newly completed Lodge Road located in the Government Reserved Area of Nasarawa Local Government Area and also performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction…

Politics

2027: APC Shifts Presidential, Governorship Primaries To New Dates

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised its timetable for the 2027 general elections, moving its presidential primary from May 15 and 16 to May 23, 2026. The governorship primaries…

Business

Govt Will Not Reverse Economic Reforms — Finance Minister Oyedele

Nigeria’s new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has pledged that the government will maintain its current economic reform trajectory without reversals. Oyedele made the…

Metro

Troops Foil Terrorist Attack, Kill Scores In Yobe

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully foiled a coordinated terrorist attack on Kukareta in Yobe State, killing at least 24 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons. It…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Entertainment

Zinoleesky Quits Marlian Music, Launches Own Label Zinodict Music

Nigerian street-pop singer Zinoleesky has officially parted ways with Marlian Music, closing a major chapter of his career and unveiling his own record label, Zinodict Music, in a decisive move…

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

US Places $10m Bounty On Iraqi Militia Chief Al-Saraji

The United States State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, also known as…

Sports

NFF Targets Osula For Super Eagles Switch

The Nigeria Football Federation has reportedly made contact with William Osula over a potential switch of international allegiance to the Super Eagles. Osula, who plays for Newcastle United, was born…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

SWEET AND SOUR: FEEDBACK

This column originally appeared in Vanguard Last week on this page, I accused President Tinubu of waging psychological warfare against voters who yearn for change, mentioned the terrible challenges that…

Exclusive

How U.S.–Iran Conflict Is Triggering An Economic Shockwave

The renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran is no longer just a geopolitical crisis—it is rapidly evolving into a full-blown economic disruption with global consequences, affecting oil…

Health

Nigeria Introduces Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection

The Federal Ministry of Health has launched Lenacapavir, a long-acting injection for HIV prevention, to strengthen efforts against new infections in Nigeria. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Beyond The Creeklines: A Yenagoa Chronicle

When the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board invited me to Yenagoa as a guest author and lead facilitator for its quarterly leadership dialogue, I accepted without hesitation. There was…

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

SWEET AND SOUR: FEEDBACK

This column originally appeared in Vanguard Last week on this page, I accused President Tinubu of waging psychological warfare against voters who yearn for change, mentioned the terrible challenges that…

Witchcraft Accusation, Death, And Oracle Consultation In Delta State

Witchcraft is a form of death sentence, and a matter of life and death. In a witch persecution, every second matters, every minute counts, as illustrated in the case of…

Education

Tinubu Reshapes Education Sector, Appoints Chiefs, Rector, Renews Library Head

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved new appointments and a tenure renewal across key education agencies, including the National Examinations Council (NECO), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Federal Polytechnic…

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,…