Three Killed, 12 Rescued In Ogun Building Collapse
Three people have been confirmed dead while 12 others were rescued after a three-storey mixed-use building collapsed at OGS Bus Stop, Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area of…
Special Documentary Series
Politics
Onanuga Faults Obi’s Political Record, Says Tinubu Stayed True To Progressive Ideology
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over comments made during his recent interview on Channels Television,…
Business
Nigeria To Receive 154 Million Litres Of Imported Petrol
Nigeria is expected to receive about 154.2 million litres of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, this week as five vessels carrying fuel prepare to berth at…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Bus Driver Arrested After Passenger Dies In Alleged Deliberate Crash
A commercial bus driver has been arrested over the alleged deliberate killing of a passenger following a dispute during a trip from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Lagos. The suspect, Ifeanyi…
Entertainment
Chimsom Chuka Emerges BBNaija Season 11’s First Head Of House
Anambra-born pharmacist and actor, Chimsom Chuka, has emerged as the first Head of House in the 11th season of Big Brother Naija after winning the opening leadership challenge, securing immunity…
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
Japan Issues Tsunami Alert After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southwest
Japanese authorities issued a tsunami warning on Tuesday after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s southwestern Kyushu island, disrupting electricity supply to tens of thousands of homes and prompting…
Sports
FIFA Faces Scrutiny Over Reported World Cup Investment Proposal
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has come under fresh scrutiny following reports that its president, Gianni Infantino, is considering selling stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors as…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
From Batsari To Prosperity: When Enterprise Becomes An Instrument Of Peace
In Batsari, a community too often defined by insecurity, a different sound is beginning to rise. It is not the crackle of gunfire or the anxious murmur of displacement, but…
Exclusive
Electricity Now Nigeria’s Biggest Economic Growth Challenge
Why fixing power has become more important than building more roads, factories or even attracting investment For decades, economists have argued over what makes countries rich. Some say it is…
Health
WHO Warns High Blood Pressure Can Damage Organs Without Warning
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has cautioned that high blood pressure can silently harm major organs without obvious symptoms, urging people to monitor their blood pressure regularly and maintain readings…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
The Battle Before The 2027 Ballots
By the time Nigerians file into polling units in 2027, the most consequential battle for the nation’s democracy may already have been fought, and perhaps won or lost. Elections are…
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
From Batsari To Prosperity: When Enterprise Becomes An Instrument Of Peace
In Batsari, a community too often defined by insecurity, a different sound is beginning to rise. It is not the crackle of gunfire or the anxious murmur of displacement, but…
SWEET AND SOUR: Mummy And Uncle George
This column originally appeared in Vanguard Last Wednesday, July 22nd, was a very sad day for me. It was the third anniversary of my sweet mother Anne Chizomam Ukachukwu Kogbara’s…
Education
MSSN Lagos Begins 2026 Holiday Training Course Across 45 Area Councils
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, on Saturday commenced its 2026 Holiday Training Course (HTC) across its 45 Area Councils, with participants urged to embrace…
Tech
Global Glitch Hits Facebook, Instagram As Users Report Login Failures
Facebook and Instagram users in several countries experienced service disruptions on Sunday, July 19, 2026, after a technical issue affected access to the Meta-owned platforms. Many Facebook users were unable…
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,…