Special Documentary Series

NYSC Adjusts Orientation Dates For Enugu, Osun Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps has announced a revision in the orientation timetable for prospective corps members deployed to Enugu and Osun States under the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II…

Politics

ADC Denies Negotiations With PRP, Vows To Challenge INEC’s Decision 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports suggesting it is in discussions with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) or any other political party ahead of an anticipated court ruling…

Business

FG Bans Importation Of Poultry Goods, Cement, Pharmaceuticals From Non-ECOWAS Countries

The Federal Government has restricted the importation of several goods, including poultry products, cement, pharmaceuticals, and selected agricultural commodities, from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).…

Metro

Police Nab 42 Miners Over Kwara Monarch Abduction

Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr Adekimi Ojo, has said that 42 illegal miners have been arrested following the abduction of Kwara monarch, Oba Salman Aweda, of Olayinka community…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Entertainment

Nigerian Wrestler Oba Femi Beats Lesnar On WrestleMania Debut

Nigerian professional wrestler Isaac Odugbesan, widely known as Oba Femi, made a stunning statement on his WrestleMania debut by defeating 10-time WWE Champion Brock Lesnar in less than five minutes…

LOVE, MARRIAGE & REALITIES with Doubra Timi-Wood

Why small issues trun 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

Trump Sends US Delegation To Pakistan For Fresh Iran Talks

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his administration would dispatch a new team of negotiators to Pakistan to resume discussions with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.…

Sports

Iheanacho’s Extra-Time Brace Powers Celtic To 6-2 Victory Over St Mirren

Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho delivered a stunning late performance as Celtic FC thrashed St Mirren FC 6-2 in a dramatic Scottish Cup semi-final clash on Sunday. The encounter had ended…

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

JAMB Nabs Two Candidates, Parent Over AI UTME Result Scam

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has arrested two candidates and a parent for allegedly falsifying results in the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) using artificial intelligence…

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,…