State Police: Sanwo-Olu Eyes Launch By Early 2027
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed optimism that state police operations could commence before the end of 2026 or during the first quarter of 2027. The governor spoke on…
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Politics
Peter Obi Is Not Our Best — Umahi Questions South-East Presidential Choice
Minister of Works David Umahi has declared that Peter Obi is not the best presidential candidate the South-East can produce, arguing that the former Anambra State governor failed to consult…
Business
Senate Rejects NMDPRA Fuel Import Figures, Summons NNPC, NEITI Chiefs
The Senate has rejected records of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) importation presented by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for 2022 and 2023 over significant discrepancies with…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Police Arrest Three Over Alleged Marijuana Cultivation In Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested three men over alleged marijuana cultivation and sales in parts of the state. The suspects, identified as Aondaver Dominic, Sylvanus Umoor and Peter…
Entertainment
Eniola Badmus: Reinvention, Resilience, Rise Beyond Nollywood
From Nollywood fame to a remarkable 87kg weight-loss transformation and a growing presence in political circles, Eniola Badmus has continually rewritten her public story. Once known primarily for her comic…
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
Japanese Novelist Ryu Murakami Dies At 74
Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami, renowned for his provocative writings exploring sex, violence and the darker sides of society, has died at the age of 74. His publisher, Gentosha, announced his…
Sports
Flamingos Beat Defending Champions North Korea, Reach Next Round
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have defeated defending champions North Korea 3-1 in their final group-stage match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to secure qualification for…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan: A Personal Loss, A Golden Legacy
The passing of His Excellency, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, came as a great shock to me. It is painful and devastating, particularly because of the special…
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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
Ebola Patient Showing Signs Of Recovery— FG
The Federal Ministry of Health has reported signs of recovery in Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola patient, while maintaining that there is no current evidence of community transmission. The ministry disclosed this…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
AI And 2027: Who Answers When Technology Gets It Wrong?
A voice message arrives on election morning. It sounds like an INEC official announcing that voting has been postponed. A woman at Mbiama, Kontagora, Ife or Ogoja who has arranged…
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
Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan: A Personal Loss, A Golden Legacy
The passing of His Excellency, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, came as a great shock to me. It is painful and devastating, particularly because of the special…
There Was A Dream That Was Bayelsa
More than anything now, it is that rainy night of October 1, 1996, when Gen. Sani Abacha announced the creation of Bayelsa State that I remember most. We lived in…
Education
Senate Moves To Boost Funding For Unity, Military Secondary Schools
The Nigerian Senate has advanced a proposal to improve funding, infrastructure and supervision in public senior secondary schools across the country, including federal unity colleges and schools operated by the…
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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Food
Jollof Rice Cost Drops 11.5%, But Nigerians Still Feel Squeeze
The cost of preparing a pot of jollof rice in Nigeria fell by 11.5 per cent between June and September 2026, but households continue to struggle with high living expenses…