Special Documentary Series

Court Defers Ex-NBA Chairman’s Arraignment, Orders DSS Remand

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, August 14, 2026, ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to remand former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Shendam Branch, Gabriel…

Politics

OSUN DECIDES: ADELEKE, OYEBAMIJI IN FIERCE SHOWDOWN

…Tension, defections, arrests, violence allegations, and vote-buying concerns as 1.9 million voters head to the polls All roads lead to Osun State this Saturday as more than 1.9 million registered…

Business

NUPRC Plans Crude, Gas Swap To Cut Costs, Boost Refinery Supply

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is consulting oil and gas industry stakeholders on a domestic crude oil and gas swap arrangement designed to cut supply costs and improve…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Recover 132 Tramadol Sachets In Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 132 sachets of tramadol from them. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed this…

Entertainment

Gospel Singer Esther Igbekele Loses 71-Year-Old Mother

Nigerian gospel singer Esther Igbekele is mourning the death of her mother, Mary Amope Igbekele (JP), who died at 71. Igbekele announced the death on Friday, August 14, 2026, in…

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

Mangione Admits Killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, Pleads Guilty

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday, August 14, 2026, to two federal stalking charges over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Appearing before US District Judge Margaret Garnett in…

Sports

Arteta Gives Rice, Saka Fitness Update Ahead Of Community Shield

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice ahead of the new season, saying both players have made good progress…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

LET DEMOCRACY BREATHE: The Osun Account Controversy And Need For Institutional Neutrality

Democracy is sustained not merely by periodic elections but by the unwavering commitment of public institutions to fairness, impartiality and the rule of law. Whenever the actions of state institutions…

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

WHO Confirms Largest-Ever Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the largest ever recorded in the country’s history. In…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Beyond Concrete: Enugu’s Bet on Talent and the Future

Nigeria has become remarkably good at celebrating what government can photograph. Roads, bridges, and public buildings offer visible evidence of activity; they can be commissioned, named, and displayed as proof…

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

LET DEMOCRACY BREATHE: The Osun Account Controversy And Need For Institutional Neutrality

Democracy is sustained not merely by periodic elections but by the unwavering commitment of public institutions to fairness, impartiality and the rule of law. Whenever the actions of state institutions…

Osun, EFCC, And Darkness Democracy Must Never Invite

Democracy is often celebrated for its elections, vibrant campaigns, and peaceful transfer of power. Yet these visible features alone do not define a healthy democratic system. The true strength of…

Education

ASUU Demands Education Review, Threatens Strikes Over Unpaid 2022 Salaries 

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education system while expressing renewed frustration over unpaid salaries and other outstanding entitlements owed to…

Tech

AI Fuels 55% Of Africa’s Cybercrime — INTERPOL Report

Artificial intelligence, AI, is now powering more than half of the cybercrime reported across Africa, with criminals using the technology to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks that are increasingly difficult…

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,…