Special Documentary Series

Lawyer Challenges IGP’s Stance On Filming Police Officers

Legal practitioner, Inibehe Effiong, has challenged the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, over his warning against Nigerians recording police officers for social media skits. Effiong argued that the Nigeria Police…

Politics

2027: Obi Denies Rejecting Atiku’s VP Offer

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied rejecting an offer to become Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2027 presidential election. Obi spoke on Thursday,…

Business

Onyema: No Nigerian Airline Made $1m Profit In 2025

The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has disclosed that no Nigerian airline recorded an annual profit of $1 million in 2025, despite the billions of naira generated across the…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Police Bust Child-Stealing Gang, Rescue Three Children In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three women suspected to be members of a child-stealing gang and rescued three children in Ibafo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the…

Entertainment

BBNaija: Housemates Who Lost Their Place Through Disqualification

Big Brother Naija has never been short of drama, but for some contestants, breaking the rules has cost them far more than a bad week in the house. Since 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

Colombia Ends 11-Year Suspension On Gun Carry Permits

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has ended a nearly 11-year nationwide suspension on firearm-carry permits, restoring the right of eligible permit holders to carry their registered weapons outside their…

Sports

Saint-Maximin Leaves Club América After Children Face Racist Abuse

France international Allan Saint-Maximin has disclosed that racist abuse directed at his children while they were attending school in Mexico contributed to his decision to leave Club América.   The…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

African Energy Week 2026: Why Leaders Must Be in the Room

In energy, finance and economic policy, absence is rarely neutral. It can mean surrendering influence to those who show up. That is why African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 matters. Africa…

Exclusive

FOREIGN AID BILL: Nigeria’s New Battle Over Donor Funds, NGOs

Nigeria is again debating how much oversight government should exercise over foreign-funded activities, nearly a decade after a controversial attempt to establish a regulatory commission for non-governmental organisations triggered strong…

Health

Diphtheria: Lagos Confirms Six Cases, Steps Up Surveillance

Lagos State has confirmed six diphtheria cases from 53 suspected infections recorded in 2026, Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has disclosed. Abayomi made the disclosure on Wednesday, September 9,…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Osun Election: APC, PDP Challenge Adeleke’s Victory At Tribunal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have separately approached the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to challenge the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The…

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

African Energy Week 2026: Why Leaders Must Be in the Room

In energy, finance and economic policy, absence is rarely neutral. It can mean surrendering influence to those who show up. That is why African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 matters. Africa…

Samuel Ogbuku: The Making Of A Transformational Leader

There are moments in the life of a public institution when leadership becomes more than the occupation of an office. It becomes an opportunity to redefine an institution, reshape its…

Education

FG Pays Eight Months Tools Allowance To Tertiary Institution Lecturers

The Federal Government has released the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) covering January to August 2026 for academic staff across federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Minister of Education,…

Tech

Osun Election: APC, PDP Challenge Adeleke’s Victory At Tribunal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have separately approached the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to challenge the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The…

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,…