Special Documentary Series

FG, Bi-Courtney Settle Long-Running MMA2 Dispute

The Federal Executive Council on Thursday approved a settlement framework between the Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, ending a long-running dispute over airport operations in Lagos. A key…

Politics

APC Extends Form Sales, Submission Window To May 4, 5

The All Progressives Congress has extended the deadline for the sale and submission of its Expression of Interest and Nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s Deputy…

Business

NNPC Achieves Major Milestone With Successful River Niger Gas Pipeline Crossing

The NNPC Limited has announced a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector with the successful completion of the River Niger crossing on the 130-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline. The project,…

Metro

Military Arrests 21 Security Personnel Over Alleged Extortion In Abia

Troops of 14 Brigade, Ohafia, have arrested 21 persons, including personnel from various security agencies, over alleged extortion and illegal stop-and-search activities along the Enugu–Port Harcourt highway in Abia State.…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Entertainment

Sisi Alagbo’s Husband Admits Fault, Apologises Over Leaked Tape Scandal

Adesola Akeem, husband of popular social media figure Eniola Fagbemi, has publicly apologised following the circulation of a viral sex tape involving himself, his wife, and another woman. The video…

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

PHOTOS: Man Digs Up Sister’s Skeleton To Claim Savings In India

A man in eastern India stunned bank officials and customers after exhuming his late sister’s remains to prove her death and access money in her account. The incident occurred on…

Sports

Frederick Set For Brentford Return After Injury Layoff

Benjamin Frederick is closing in on a long-awaited return to action after recovering fully from the injury that kept him sidelined since November 2025. The Super Eagles defender, who missed…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

National Textbook Ranking System: Let The National Conversation Begin 

The Federal Government’s recent introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System has sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s education sector. On the surface, the initiative appears commendable. Any policy aimed at…

Exclusive

States Gaining Electricity Regulatory Powers in Nigeria: A Structural Inflection Point

From Central Grid Failure to Distributed Power Markets Nigeria’s Electricity transition is no longer about fixing a broken grid—it is about redesigning the architecture of power itself. Since the 2013…

Health

CHELD Raises Alarm Over Female Genital Mutilation, Says Practice Violates Rights, Lacks Medical Basis

The Center for Health, Ethics, Law and Development has reiterated that Female genital mutilation has no medical benefit and remains a serious violation of human rights, calling for stricter enforcement…

Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside

Beyond The Creeklines: A Yenagoa Chronicle

When the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board invited me to Yenagoa as a guest author and lead facilitator for its quarterly leadership dialogue, I accepted without hesitation. There was…

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

National Textbook Ranking System: Let The National Conversation Begin 

The Federal Government’s recent introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System has sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s education sector. On the surface, the initiative appears commendable. Any policy aimed at…

Soaring Rents And Housing Crisis

Soaring rent in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, is no longer just a housing issue, it is a full-blown socioeconomic crisis. Shelter, as one of the most basic human needs, underpins…

Education

NASU, SSANU Begin Nationwide Indefinite Strike Friday 

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) are set to commence a nationwide…

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,…