Special Documentary Series

Bayelsa At 30: Diri Eulogises Founding Fathers, Says Much More Remains To Be Done

…‘Roads, Power, Jobs Remain Priorities’ Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has paid tribute to the founding fathers of the state, saying Bayelsa has made significant progress in its 30…

Politics

Tanko Hands Over Obidient Leadership, Becomes Obi’s Northern Adviser

Dr Yunusa Tanko has left his position as National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement to become Political Adviser on Northern Nigeria to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria…

Business

FG Moves To Establish 24-Hour Power Zones In Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Others

The Federal Government has opened talks with electricity distribution companies on the creation of Energy Zones that will target 24-hour power supply in major electricity demand centres across Nigeria. The…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Troops Foil Terrorist Attacks, Kills 16 In Adamawa

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised 16 terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during coordinated operations in Adamawa…

Entertainment

Rick Ross Arrested Over Alleged Domestic Violence In Miami

American rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, over an alleged domestic violence incident. Ross, 50, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts, was arrested by Miami…

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

Israel-Bound Plane Attack: Netanyahu Hails Passengers Who Foiled Disaster

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said a pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv stabbed his fellow pilot and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft with all…

Sports

Messi Lands Second Spanish Club With Eldense Takeover

Lionel Messi has been confirmed as the new owner of Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, adding another club to his growing football portfolio. Eldense announced the takeover on Thursday, October…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

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…

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

Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Beyond The Genotype, Nigerians Living With The Disease

As conversations around sickle cell disease continue this September, the focus in Nigeria is increasingly moving beyond genotype testing to a more difficult question: what does it actually mean to…

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

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…

INEC, Governors, And The Coming 2027 General Election In The Face Of Gathering Storm

The machinery of Nigeria’s democracy is grinding towards 2027, yet the omens are anything but auspicious. What we are witnessing is not the meticulous preparation for a credible election, but…

Education

JAMB Extends 2021–2025 Admission Acceptance Deadline To November 30

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has moved the deadline for candidates with outstanding admission offers from 2021 to 2025 to either accept or reject them on the Central Admissions…

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

Fisherman Soup: A Dish Rooted in Culture and Wellness

Fisherman Soup is more than a seafood-based meal. Rich in fresh fish, prawns, crab, crayfish and spices, the dish reflects the food culture of Nigeria’s riverine communities, particularly in the…