Special Documentary Series

ACF To FG:  Suspend 2027 Politics, Tackle Insecurity

The Arewa Consultative Forum has asked the Federal Government to put its focus on the country’s deteriorating security situation rather than allowing preparations for the 2027 elections to dominate governance.…

Politics

2027: Bwala Predicts Landslide Win for Tinubu

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has predicted a wider victory for the President in the 2027 presidential election. Bwala made the projection on Wednesday,…

Business

MTN Confirms Network Outage Across Parts of Five Nigerian States

MTN Nigeria has confirmed a network outage affecting parts of five states across the country, leaving some subscribers experiencing disruptions to voice calls, mobile data and other network services. The…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Troops Repel Lakurawa Terrorists Attack On Kebbi Military Base

Troops conducting operations in Kebbi State have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a Forward Operating Base in Maiyama Local Government Area. The assault took place in the…

Entertainment

Banky W Reveals How Election Loss Led Him Into Ministry

Nigerian singer, actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has opened up about his journey into ministry, revealing that losing an election in 2023 became a…

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

FBI Detains Over 130 In Ghana Scam-Centre Crackdown

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested or more than 130 people in Ghana in an operation targeting a transnational scam network linked to nearly $10 million…

Sports

Nigeria Eyes Compensation As FIFA Faces DR Congo Eligibility Row

FIFA is facing fresh scrutiny over its handling of player eligibility after reports that its lawyers identified a problem with Democratic Republic of Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi’s international status before…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

SWEET AND SOUR: Nigeria My Heartbreaking Age Mate

Nigeria cast aside the shackles of colonialism and became an independent nation exactly 66 years ago. I am also 66; and as I have pointed out to anyone who will…

Exclusive

Africa’s Refining Moment — And Nigeria’s Inflection Point

Africa stands at a defining moment in the evolution of its energy economy. For decades, the continent has exported crude while importing a substantial share of the refined petroleum products…

Health

Yobe Medical Director Loses Doctor, Pharmacist Twin Daughters Two Days Apart

The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State, Professor Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, has lost her twin daughters, Dr Hadiyah Usman Abdullahi, a medical doctor, and Aidah Usman…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

King Jaja’s Challenge to Nigeria: Power, Defiance and Economic Self-Determination

If King Jaja of Opobo were alive in Nigeria today, where would he stand in a country wrestling with diplomatic pressures, economic uncertainty and deepening social tensions and what would…

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

SWEET AND SOUR: Nigeria My Heartbreaking Age Mate

Nigeria cast aside the shackles of colonialism and became an independent nation exactly 66 years ago. I am also 66; and as I have pointed out to anyone who will…

EDITORIAL: Nigeria At 66: The Country We Must Still Build

Nigeria is 66 today. On October 1, 1960, the country emerged from colonial rule with the promise of a new beginning. Sixty-six years later, the Nigerian story remains one of…

Education

Kwara Urges Youths, Civil Servants To Embrace Reading For Peace

The Kwara State Government has called on youths and civil servants to cultivate the habit of reading, stressing that access to reliable knowledge can help citizens make better decisions and…

Tech

Chinese Humanoids Smash Human Speed Records In Beijing

China’s humanoid robots are making rapid strides, posting times beyond established human athletics benchmarks at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The competition opened Saturday, August 22, at Beijing’s…

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

Chicken Casserole: A Meal of Comfort and Nourishment

Chicken casserole is a hearty and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken with vegetables, herbs, spices and a rich sauce. Known for its comforting taste and versatility, the dish has…