Two Inmates Escape From Kogi Custodial Centre
The Nigerian Correctional Service has launched a manhunt for two inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State, on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The Service…
Special Documentary Series
Politics
APC Chieftains Defend Tinubu’s Reforms Amid Economic Hardship
Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms amid persistent hardship, arguing that the policies have laid the foundation for long-term prosperity and should…
Business
FG Seeks $500m World Bank Loan For Infrastructure Platform
The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $500m loan from the World Bank to establish an infrastructure financing platform, with approval of the proposed facility scheduled for May 25, 2027,…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Kogi Police Hunt Two Convicts After Okene Jailbreak
The Kogi State Police Command has launched a manhunt for two convicted inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The escapees…
Entertainment
Actor Olumide Oworu Declares House Of Reps Ambition For 2027
Nollywood actor Olumide Oworu has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections, three years after his name was omitted…
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
French Students Shut Dozens Of Schools Over Poor Learning Conditions
Students across France intensified protests over education conditions on Tuesday, blocking entrances to dozens of high schools as demonstrations against the government continued to spread. The French Education Ministry said…
Sports
Wenger Considers Challenge To Infantino For FIFA Presidency
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is weighing a possible challenge to Gianni Infantino in the race for the FIFA presidency, amid growing concerns over the current leadership of world football’s…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
OBA OF BENIN: 10th Coronation Anniversary And Diaspora Attacks
….Why the Global Edo Community Must Rise Against Diaspora-Based Attacks on the Benin Monarchy For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin stood as a beacon of African civilization, sophisticated governance, and…
Exclusive
Africa’s $33.7bn Exports To US Trail China’s By Ninefold
Sub-Saharan Africa’s goods exports to the United States stood at $33.7 billion in 2025, about one-ninth of China’s $308 billion to $309 billion in exports to the American market, highlighting…
Health
FG Raises Alarm As Only 36% Of Nigerians Have Improved Toilets
The Federal Government has disclosed that fewer than 36 per cent of Nigerians have access to improved toilet facilities, raising concerns over persistent sanitation challenges and their associated public health…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
The Gathering Inferno: When Politics Turns to Violence
An election can be compromised before a single ballot is cast. It happens when a citizen decides that attending a rally is too dangerous, when a volunteer removes a party…
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
OBA OF BENIN: 10th Coronation Anniversary And Diaspora Attacks
….Why the Global Edo Community Must Rise Against Diaspora-Based Attacks on the Benin Monarchy For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin stood as a beacon of African civilization, sophisticated governance, and…
Paying for Darkness: Tariff Bands, Estimated Billing And Accountability Crisis
Beyond Generation: A Systemic Failure Nigeria’s Electricity crisis extends beyond inadequate generation. It reflects systemic failures across Gas supply, Generation, transmission, distribution, metering, billing and regulation. Households and businesses endure…
Education
SSANU Disputes Sokoto Varsity VC’s Claims On Warning Strike
SSANU has faulted the Vice-Chancellor, Professor M.B. Yerima, over his account of the union’s ongoing warning strike, maintaining that it complied with all required procedures before commencing the industrial action.…
Tech
China Condemns US Ban On DeepSeek AI Tools Across Federal Agencies
China has criticised the United States government’s decision to ban the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek across civilian federal agencies, describing the move as an…
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
Asun Rice: A Delicious Nigerian Meal Combining Spicy Goat Meat and Flavourful Rice
Asun rice is a delicious Nigerian meal that combines well-seasoned rice with smoky, spicy goat meat, offering food lovers a satisfying taste of traditional Nigerian cuisine. The meal brings together…