Special Documentary Series

Xenophobic Tensions: NIDO Africa Issues Safety Advisory To Nigerians In South Africa

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Africa (NIDO Africa) has urged Nigerians living in South Africa to remain vigilant following reports of rising xenophobic tensions in parts of the country. The…

Politics

Bala Mohammed Declares Senate Ambition Under APM

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has obtained the senatorial nomination form of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), barely five days after dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the new…

Business

Dangote Refinery Denies Petrol Price Hike, Reaffirms Market Stability Commitment

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has dismissed reports claiming an increase in the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, insisting that its pricing remains…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Troops Crush Terrorists In Zamfara, Recover Weapons In Fresh Operation FANSAN YAMMA Victory

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded another major breakthrough in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Zamfara State, neutralising three terrorists and recovering a…

Entertainment

US Rapper Kodak Black Arrested In Fresh Drug Trafficking Case

American rapper Kodak Black has been arrested in Florida over a fresh felony drug trafficking allegation tied to an ongoing criminal investigation. The rapper, whose legal name is Bill Kapri,…

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

China Hands Suspended Death Sentences To Ex Defence Ministers Over Bribery

A Chinese military court has sentenced former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve after convicting them of bribery, in a major ruling linked…

Sports

English Clubs Dominate Europe As Arsenal, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace Reach Finals

English football will have a strong presence in European competitions this season after Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace all secured places in major European finals. Arsenal had earlier booked…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Why Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act Must Be Repealed Before It Damages Democracy Further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

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

Hantavirus Outbreak: What You Need To Know

Health authorities across multiple countries are monitoring a developing outbreak of Hantavirus, a rare but serious viral infection that has raised global concern following a series of linked cases tied…

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

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…

AGF: For the Federation or the President?

By Moshood Oshunfurewa The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) sits at the heart of Nigeria’s democracy. By law, the AGF is the Chief Law Officer of the…

Education

NECO To Launch Computer-Based Exams This Year — FG

The Federal Government has announced plans for the National Examinations Council to commence computer-based examinations this year in a bid to curb examination malpractice and modernise Nigeria’s assessment process. Minister…

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,…