Special Documentary Series

Leadership Reform Key To Nigeria’s Progress, Says Peter Obi

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said leadership reform remains the most critical change Nigeria needs to achieve meaningful national development. Obi stated this…

Politics

2027: ADC Warns INEC Against Using Partisan Lecturers As Electoral Officers

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the appointment of politically exposed academics as returning and collation officers for the 2027…

Business

Nigeria Rejoins JPMorgan Bond Index, Eyes $17.5bn Inflow

Nigeria’s return to a J.P. Morgan bond benchmark could attract about $17.5 billion to the country’s debt market and reduce bond yields by up to 200 basis points, Finance Minister…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

NDLEA Destroys Five Cannabis Farms, Arrests Three Suspects In Edo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, has destroyed five cannabis farms and arrested three suspected drug traffickers during recent operations across the state. The state commander of…

Entertainment

Poco Lee Speaks Out, Denies UK Sex Allegations

Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has spoken publicly about his recent experience in the United Kingdom, maintaining that his confidence remained intact because he…

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

UK Imposes Movement Controls After Koi Herpesvirus Outbreak

The United Kingdom has confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease at a fish-growing facility in Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, prompting authorities to introduce statutory measures to prevent the spread…

Sports

FIFA, CAF Assess NFF Crisis, Electoral Process In Abuja

FIFA and Confederation of African Football officials have commenced an assessment of the leadership crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation, focusing on its legal, administrative, governance and electoral implications. The…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

African Energy Week 2026: Why Leaders Must Be in the Room

In energy, finance and economic policy, absence is rarely neutral. It can mean surrendering influence to those who show up. That is why African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 matters. Africa…

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

97% Of PHCs In 16 States Fail Staffing Benchmark — Report

Ninety-seven per cent of primary healthcare centres assessed across 16 Nigerian states failed to meet the national minimum staffing requirement, a new report by Orodata Science and Civic Tech has…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Osun Election: APC, PDP Challenge Adeleke’s Victory At Tribunal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have separately approached the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to challenge the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The…

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

African Energy Week 2026: Why Leaders Must Be in the Room

In energy, finance and economic policy, absence is rarely neutral. It can mean surrendering influence to those who show up. That is why African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 matters. Africa…

Samuel Ogbuku: The Making Of A Transformational Leader

There are moments in the life of a public institution when leadership becomes more than the occupation of an office. It becomes an opportunity to redefine an institution, reshape its…

Education

Federal Unity Colleges To Resume September 14 — FG

The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that students in all Federal Unity Colleges across the country are expected to return to school on Monday, September 14, 2026, for the…

Tech

Osun Election: APC, PDP Challenge Adeleke’s Victory At Tribunal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have separately approached the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to challenge the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The…

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,…