Special Documentary Series

Presidency Tackles Atiku Over Petrol Subsidy U-Turns

The Presidency has challenged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to clarify his petrol subsidy proposal after conflicting explanations emerged from his camp within a week. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu…

Politics

2027: CAN Warns Politicians Against Exploiting Religion, Ethnicity For Elections 

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned politicians against exploiting religious and ethnic differences for electoral advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to protect national unity…

Business

Nigeria Targets 6,500MW Electricity Supply By December — Power Minister

The Federal Government is targeting 6,500 megawatts of electricity supply by December 2026 as part of efforts to improve power reliability and strengthen the country’s electricity infrastructure. The Minister of…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Police Arrest Man For Hacking Father To Death In Anambra

A 20-year-old man, identified as Pascal Ogbogu, has allegedly killed his 56-year-old father with a machete in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that…

Entertainment

Poco Lee’s Management Denies Drink Spiking Claims In UK Case

The management team of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee has denied claims linking “drink spiking” to his ongoing legal case in the United Kingdom. In a public notice dated…

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

Ghana Rejects MTN’s GH¢20m Aid Offer For SA Attack Victims

The Government of Ghana has rejected a GH¢20 million support offer from MTN Ghana for citizens affected by renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying it has already funded their…

Sports

NPFL Signs $7.5m Sponsorship Deal With EUROMATCH, Clubs To Get 60%

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has signed a three-year, $7.5 million title sponsorship agreement with EUROMATCH, with participating clubs set to receive 60 per cent of the proceeds. The…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Is Atiku Abubakar’s Promise to Restore Fuel Subsidy the Lifeline Nigerians Have Waited For?

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2027 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has done what the Tinubu administration refuses to do: listen to the suffering…

Exclusive

FOREIGN AID BILL: Nigeria’s New Battle Over Donor Funds, NGOs

Nigeria is again debating how much oversight government should exercise over foreign-funded activities, nearly a decade after a controversial attempt to establish a regulatory commission for non-governmental organisations triggered strong…

Health

Diphtheria Kills 50 Children In Kano As Assembly Member Raises Alarm

The Kano State House of Assembly has called for urgent intervention after lawmakers reported that more than 50 children had died in a diphtheria outbreak in parts of Rano Local…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Beyond Concrete: Enugu’s Bet on Talent and the Future

Nigeria has become remarkably good at celebrating what government can photograph. Roads, bridges, and public buildings offer visible evidence of activity; they can be commissioned, named, and displayed as proof…

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

Is Atiku Abubakar’s Promise to Restore Fuel Subsidy the Lifeline Nigerians Have Waited For?

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2027 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has done what the Tinubu administration refuses to do: listen to the suffering…

SWEET AND SOUR: Concerns About Ogoni Dialogue Process And Proposed Resumption Of Oil Production In Ogoniland

This column originally appeared in Vanguard Chief Lesi Maol is the President of KAGOTE, the Ogoni equivalent of Afenifere, Ohanaeze and the Arewa Consultative Forum. Maol, a highly successful businessman…

Education

Atiba University DVC Under Fire Over ‘Intellectually Bankrupt’ Remark To Protesters

A Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Atiba University, Oyo State, has described some students protesting the crisis surrounding the institution’s Law programme as “intellectually bankrupt”. The DVC made the comment on Monday…

Tech

Chinese Humanoids Smash Human Speed Records In Beijing

China’s humanoid robots are making rapid strides, posting times beyond established human athletics benchmarks at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The competition opened Saturday, August 22, at Beijing’s…

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,…