Special Documentary Series

Soludo’s Wife Urges Action On Sickle Cell, Calls For Wider Genotype Testing

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has renewed calls for intensified awareness, early diagnosis, and collective responsibility in addressing sickle cell disease in Nigeria. In a…

Politics

NDC Disowns Viral Candidate Lists For Imo, Abia, Anambra Polls

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from purported lists of candidates for upcoming elections in Imo, Abia and Anambra states circulating on social media, describing the documents as…

Business

FG Engages Banks On Digital Revenue Platform To Boost Transparency

The Federal Government has intensified its drive to improve revenue generation and block financial leakages by working more closely with the banking sector on a new digital initiative known as…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Court Grants N50m Bail To Anambra Native Doctor

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has granted bail to an Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, popularly known as “Muomiri Afuluanya,” in the sum of N50 million with…

Entertainment

Anne Hathaway Announces Pregnancy, Shares Heartwarming Video.

Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has announced that she is expecting a child. The Oscar-winning actress shared the news with fans on Friday through a short video posted on her Instagram…

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

Explosions, Gunfire Rocks As Gunmen Attack Airport In Niger’s Capital

Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger’s capital of Niamey early Thursday morning, leading to an exchange of fire and explosions. It was gathered that security forces were deployed to…

Sports

Mexico Become First Team To Reach 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage

Co-hosts Mexico national football team have become the first side to book a place in the knockout stage of the World Cup after edging South Korea national football team 1-0…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Diezani Alison-Madueke: A Long Walk Through Pain, Trial and Vindication

On 17 June 2026, after years of investigation, legal battles and intense public scrutiny, a jury at Southwark Crown Court in London returned verdicts of not guilty on all charges…

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

World Sickle Cell Day: SCAIIN Founder Salutes Patients’ Resilience, Applauds NDDC’s Lifeline

As the world marked World Sickle Cell Day this Friday, Founder of the Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative Ireland–Nigeria (SCAIIN), Esther Onolememen, paid tribute to people living with sickle cell disorder,…

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

Diezani Alison-Madueke: A Long Walk Through Pain, Trial and Vindication

On 17 June 2026, after years of investigation, legal battles and intense public scrutiny, a jury at Southwark Crown Court in London returned verdicts of not guilty on all charges…

SWEET AND SOUR: Unhappy Democracy Day!

This column originally appeared in Vanguard Last year, on this very same date, I pointed out that there was nothing happy or authentic about Naija style democracy; and I’m still…

Education

Education Ministry Debunks NEMIS Hack Report

The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports alleging a cyberattack on the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS), insisting the platform remains secure and no data was compromised. The…

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,…