Special Documentary Series

Akpabio: Akwa Ibom Will Give Tinubu South-South’s Highest Votes

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-South region during the 2027 general election.…

Politics

“Political 419”: Keyamo Slams NDC For Zoning Presidential Ticket South

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over its decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South for a…

Business

FG Moves To Secure Fresh $1.25bn World Bank Loan

The Federal Government is advancing discussions with the World Bank over a proposed $1.25 billion loan aimed at supporting economic reforms and job creation. Details of the facility were contained…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Firearm In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally made pistol during an intelligence-led operation in Akure, the state capital. According to a statement…

Entertainment

Fashion Designer Veekee James Welcomes First Child

Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur Veekee James has announced the arrival of her newborn baby. The celebrity designer shared the news on her Instagram page on Wednesday, posting a heartwarming…

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

Uganda: Museveni Sworn In Again, Secures Seventh Presidential Term

Yoweri Museveni was on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, sworn in for a seventh term as President of Uganda at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, further extending his long-running leadership…

Sports

Piqué Faces €200,000 Fine Over Insider Trading Allegations In Spain

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué is reportedly facing a €200,000 fine over insider trading allegations linked to a 2021 business deal during his time at the Catalan club. According to…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

TEGbe’s 100-Day Promise And The Shadow Of Adelabu’s Failures

There is a particular exhaustion that comes with being Nigerian. It is the exhaustion of repeatedly listening to promises that sound convincing in press conferences but collapse under the weight…

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

Nurses Week: Pediatric Nurse Highlights Sacrifice, Compassion in Healthcare Profession

In commemoration of the 2026 Nurses Week celebration, First Daily on Tuesday spoke with Nurse Praise, a pediatric nurse with more than 12 years of professional experience, on the realities,…

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

TEGbe’s 100-Day Promise And The Shadow Of Adelabu’s Failures

There is a particular exhaustion that comes with being Nigerian. It is the exhaustion of repeatedly listening to promises that sound convincing in press conferences but collapse under the weight…

Why Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act Must Be Repealed Before It Damages Democracy Further

When Nigeria amended its Cybercrimes Act in 2024, the government presented the move as a necessary modernization of the country’s legal response to online fraud, cyberterrorism, digital extortion, and emerging…

Education

FG Credits University Reforms For Decline In Student Exodus

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, May 12,2026, said the number of Nigerian students seeking admission into foreign universities has declined significantly, attributing the trend to improved stability and…

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,…