Special Documentary Series

There Is No Reason To Keep Nnamdi Kanu Behind Bars — Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, saying there is no justification for the continued detention of…

Politics

NDC Rift: Dickson, Obi Hold Closed-Door Meeting, Urge Members To “Stop Bickering”

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, says he has resolved recent concerns within the party following a closed-door meeting with the party’s 2027 presidential candidate,…

Business

FG Launches Digital Tax Platform To Strengthen Compliance

The Federal Government has introduced Rev360, a new digital tax administration platform aimed at enhancing tax compliance, streamlining interactions between taxpayers and authorities, and strengthening revenue generation as part of…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

DSS Intercepts Arms Cache, Arrests Courier In Zamfara

Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested a suspected arms courier in Kano State allegedly transporting weapons intended for delivery to a notorious bandit leader operating in Zamfara.…

Entertainment

Veteran Actor Kola Oyewo Dies At 80, Theatre Loses Icon

The Nigerian theatre and film industry is mourning the death of veteran actor Kola Oyewo, a revered stage performer whose career spanned more than six decades. Oyewo died at the…

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

JUST IN: Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has made history by becoming the first individual to surpass a net worth of $1 trillion following the highly successful stock market debut of his aerospace…

Sports

Slovan Bratislava Appoints Yaya Touré As New Head Coach

Former Ivory Coast international and ex-Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré has officially embarked on his managerial career after being appointed head coach of Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava. The…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

Superstition, Indigenous Knowledge, And Future Of Skepticism In Africa

The 50th CSICON Anniversary conference is an opportunity to re-interrogate and re-present Africa. This event offers a potent reason and space to challenge magical, paranormal, and occult ideas, which Western…

Exclusive

SEPLAT’S NEW EMPIRE: Effy Okon Takes the Wheel as CEO While Tony Elumelu Steps in as Chairman to Build Africa’s First Indigenous IOC

For decades, the playbook for the African oil and gas sector followed a predictable script. Multinational titans—the historical International Oil Companies (IOCs)—extracted crude from the continent’s rich subsurface, while local…

Health

FG Raises Alarm As Unsafe Food Claims Over 53,000 Lives Annually In Nigeria

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the increasing impact of foodborne diseases in Nigeria, revealing that unsafe food is responsible for more than 53,000 deaths and nearly 50 million…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

INEC’s Albatross: The Crisis of Electoral Trust

The main threat to Nigerian democracy is no longer a lack of understanding of elections but the growing doubt that elections matter. What is often labelled voter apathy is actually…

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

Superstition, Indigenous Knowledge, And Future Of Skepticism In Africa

The 50th CSICON Anniversary conference is an opportunity to re-interrogate and re-present Africa. This event offers a potent reason and space to challenge magical, paranormal, and occult ideas, which Western…

When Prudence Becomes Progress

There is a quiet but consequential shift taking place in Katsina State. It is not the kind of change that announces itself with excessive noise or political theatre. The shift…

Education

WAEC Cracks Down On Illegal Charges, Warns Schools Against Extorting WASSCE Candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a stern warning to school authorities, supervisors and invigilators involved in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), directing them…

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,…