Special Documentary Series

Africa Requires $4.3bn Annually To Fund Community Health Workers — FG

African governments and international development partners have called for increased domestic funding, better pay and formal recognition for community health workers as efforts intensify to deploy two million workers across…

Politics

Ebonyi Fixes N150m Billboard Fee For Presidential, Governorship Candidates

The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has approved a N150 million fee for presidential and governorship campaign billboards in Abakaliki ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolution, unanimously adopted…

Business

Tinubu To Present 2027 Budget Before December — Minister

President Bola Tinubu is expected to submit the 2027 federal budget to the National Assembly before the end of December, as the Federal Government advances preparations for the next fiscal…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Kubwa Market Shooting: Police Arrest NSCDC Officer, Recover Pistol, 17 Rounds

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Wednesday announced the arrest of a serving officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Onoja Samuel, over alleged gunfire…

Entertainment

Chris Brown Gets Eight-Month Suspended Prison Sentence Over 2023 London Nightclub Attack

American singer Chris Brown has been handed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, over an attack on music producer Abraham Diaw at a London nightclub in February 2023.…

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

World Bank Projects 23% Surge In Global Commodity Prices

The World Bank has projected a 23 per cent increase in global commodity prices in 2026, warning that the Middle East conflict, shipping disruptions and adverse weather conditions could drive…

Sports

Ballon d’Or: Henry Defends Jokes About Yamal, Kate Scott

Former France international Thierry Henry has responded to criticism over his exchanges with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal and presenter Kate Scott during the Ballon d’Or ceremony, maintaining that he had…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Paying for Darkness: Tariff Bands, Estimated Billing And Accountability Crisis

Beyond Generation: A Systemic Failure Nigeria’s Electricity crisis extends beyond inadequate generation. It reflects systemic failures across Gas supply, Generation, transmission, distribution, metering, billing and regulation. Households and businesses endure…

Exclusive

Petrol Discount Could Cost Nigeria ₦1.77tn, BMI Warns

Nigeria’s petrol price relief initiative could impose a fiscal burden of up to ₦1.77tn on the economy if maintained for several months, with potential consequences for government revenue, foreign exchange…

Health

Tinubu Pledges To Curb Doctors’ Japa, Attract Nigerian Medics Home

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to introduce stronger measures to curb the migration of Nigerian doctors and other healthcare professionals, saying the Federal Government wants more skilled workers to return…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Own The Narrative: Shaping Nigeria’s Reputation Together

A Nigerian can keep every promise and still be asked to answer for promises his country has broken. At a foreign border, across a negotiating table or while pursuing an…

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

Paying for Darkness: Tariff Bands, Estimated Billing And Accountability Crisis

Beyond Generation: A Systemic Failure Nigeria’s Electricity crisis extends beyond inadequate generation. It reflects systemic failures across Gas supply, Generation, transmission, distribution, metering, billing and regulation. Households and businesses endure…

TRIBUTE: Professor Turner Isoun: Distinguished Scientist, Patriot, Servant Of Humanity

Dear Mrs Miriam Jean Isoun, and Members of Professor Turner Timinipre Isoun of Odi town, Bayelsa State, it is with profound sadness, a heavy heart and gratitude to Almighty God…

Education

FG Cautions Colleges Against Running Substandard Degree Programmes

The Federal Government has warned Colleges of Education against introducing or expanding degree programmes without meeting the required academic and institutional standards under the Dual Mandate policy. The Minister of…

Tech

China Condemns US Ban On DeepSeek AI Tools Across Federal Agencies

China has criticised the United States government’s decision to ban the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek across civilian federal agencies, describing the move as an…

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

Groundnut Soup: A Nutritious Nigerian Meal With a Rich Cultural Heritage

Groundnut soup is a popular Nigerian delicacy prepared with groundnuts, meat, fish, pepper and traditional seasonings. Known for its creamy texture and rich flavour, the soup is enjoyed in different…