Special Documentary Series

N15.6b Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Former SKye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni In Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, before Justice Jude Onwuzuruike of the Federal…

Politics

Yusuf To Swear In Garo As Kano Deputy Governor Tuesday 

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, is set to inaugurate Murtala Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The deputy governorship seat became vacant…

Business

NNPC Signs New China Deal To Restart Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has entered into a fresh agreement with two Chinese firms aimed at accelerating the long-delayed rehabilitation and operational restart of Nigeria’s key refineries in…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Tension in Calabar as UNICROSS Students Protest Death Of Colleagues, Driver

Students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) on Monday took to the streets of Calabar in protest over the deaths of three of their colleagues and a driver,…

Entertainment

Davido Misses Lagos Show, Blames Fuel Crisis For Disruption

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido has apologised to fans after failing to appear at a scheduled Lagos performance, attributing his absence to challenges in securing aviation fuel. The artiste, whose real…

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

Kenya Issues Safety Alert To Citizens In South Africa Amid Rising Tensions

The Kenya High Commission in Pretoria has issued a safety advisory to Kenyan citizens living in South Africa, urging them to remain alert amid recent protests and isolated cases of…

Sports

Arsenal Receive Boost As Ødegaard, Havertz Return For UCL Clash

Mikel Arteta has confirmed a major boost for Arsenal ahead of their decisive UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday night. The Arsenal boss revealed that…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

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…

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

AHOA Boss Raises Alarm On Pediatric HIV, Urges Urgent Action In Africa

The Chief Executive Officer of Afrihealth Optonet Association, Uzodinma Adirieje, has called for urgent and coordinated action to address gaps in pediatric and adolescent HIV care across Africa. Speaking after…

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

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…

National Textbook Ranking System: Let The National Conversation Begin 

The Federal Government’s recent introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System has sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s education sector. On the surface, the initiative appears commendable. Any policy aimed at…

Education

NASU, SSANU Begin Nationwide Indefinite Strike Friday 

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) are set to commence a nationwide…

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,…