Special Documentary Series

Badenoch Faults Nigeria’s Power Sector

Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has criticised Nigeria’s decades-long electricity challenges, arguing that the country’s vast oil and gas resources have failed to translate into reliable…

Politics

Gov Adeleke Links APC To Attack On Osogbo Traditional Ruler

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused the All Progressives Congress of sponsoring armed thugs who allegedly invaded the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Larooye II.…

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

Military Airstrikes Eliminate 27 Terrorists In Borno Operations

The Nigerian military has recorded another success in its counter-insurgency campaign after airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai reportedly neutralised 27 terrorists in Borno State. According…

Entertainment

Mofe Duncan Faults Daddy Freeze Over Alexx Ekubo Tribute Comments

Nollywood actor Mofe Duncan has criticized media personality Daddy Freeze over remarks he made about the Service of Songs held in honour of late actor Alexx Ekubo, describing the comments…

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

Rema Reflects On World Cup Performance

Nigerian music star Rema has shared an emotional reflection following his recent performance at a FIFA World Cup-related event, posting a message that drew widespread attention on social media. The…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

SWEET AND SOUR: Unhappy Democracy Day!

This column originally appeared in Vanguard Last year, on this very same date, I pointed out that there was nothing happy or authentic about Naija style democracy; and I’m still…

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

SWEET AND SOUR: Unhappy Democracy Day!

This column originally appeared in Vanguard Last year, on this very same date, I pointed out that there was nothing happy or authentic about Naija style democracy; and I’m still…

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…

Education

FG Pilots Computer-Based Common Entrance Examination For Technical Colleges

The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards the digitalisation of public examinations with the successful pilot of a computer-based test (CBT) during the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination…

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,…