Special Documentary Series

Tinubu Fires Back At ADC, Declares 2027 Ambition A “Mission To Rescue Democracy”

Nigeria’s political atmosphere is already heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a swipe at the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing its…

Politics

Wike-Backed PDP Bloc Rules Out ADC Coalition, Threatens Legal Action

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed any possibility of a merger or coalition with the…

Business

MTN Halts Xtratime Service Over New Consumer Lending Regulations

Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its popular airtime and data advance service, Xtratime, in response to new regulatory directives introduced by the Federal Competition and…

Metro

Rivers Government Shuts Down School After Toddler’s Death In Eligbolo

The Rivers State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of academic activities at Wisdom Gate International School, Campus 1, in Eligbolo, following the tragic death of a two-year-old pupil. The…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Entertainment

Court Frees Pretty Mike, Club Supervisor In NDLEA Drug Case

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, discharged and acquitted Lagos socialite and nightclub owner Mike Nwalie, popularly known as Pretty Mike, alongside his club…

Foreign

Malema Handed Five-Year Jail Term Over Firearm Incident At 2018 Rally

A South African court has sentenced Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema to five years in prison after finding him guilty over the discharge of a firearm during a…

Sports

Europa League Shake-Up: Villa, Forest Lead Survivors As Porto, Betis Crash Out

The latest round of fixtures in the UEFA Europa League has delivered dramatic outcomes, with several clubs advancing while others saw their campaigns come to an abrupt end. Among the…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

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…

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

Attempt to Delete Democracy: The Perilous Path to 2027

Democracy does not always die with the crack of gunfire or the drama of tanks rolling into the public square. More often, it is weakened quietly—by rulings, memos, selective interpretations,…

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

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…

SWEET AND SOUR: PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE!

This column originally appeared in Vanguard I’ve concluded that President Tinubu’s relentless and often clandestine assaults on his opponents boil down to psychological warfare. He WANTS us to lose faith…

Education

NYSC Urges Corps Members To Adhere Strictly To Safety Guidelines

The National Youth Service Corps has called on prospective corps members posted to Osun State to remain security conscious and strictly follow all safety guidelines during the upcoming orientation exercise.…

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,…