Special Documentary Series

El-Rufai Hits ICPC With Fresh N10bn Suit Over Family Access

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N10 billion fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging that his wife and…

Politics

OSUN 2026: 10 HARD LESSONS FOR NIGERIA’S POLITICAL CLASS

Adeleke’s victory is more than a second-term triumph; it is a warning to incumbents, opposition parties, political godfathers, defectors and election managers ahead of 2027 The people of Osun State…

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

Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities, Kill Residents

Suspected armed herders have attacked several communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving some residents dead and others injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of…

Entertainment

Erica Reveals Years Of Insults Forced Her Into Therapy After BBNaija

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Erica Nlewedim has opened up about the emotional challenges she experienced during and after the reality show, revealing that years of online insults eventually led…

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

Ronaldo Hints At Football Exit After 2026-27

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that the 2026-27 season could be his last as a professional footballer, saying he will “probably” retire after the coming campaign. The 41-year-old Portugal captain made…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

SWEET AND SOUR: Anglican Archbishop Stands By His Catholic Brothers In Christ

Last week on this page, I hailed Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, for speaking up when President Tinubu responded callously to Catholic bishops’ concerns about widespread…

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

SWEET AND SOUR: Anglican Archbishop Stands By His Catholic Brothers In Christ

Last week on this page, I hailed Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, for speaking up when President Tinubu responded callously to Catholic bishops’ concerns about widespread…

Orphans And Bastards: Federal And State Universities In Nigeria

It is no exaggeration to say that the crisis in Nigeria’s Tertiary education sector is a political one. And a quick look at the serial and cyclical crisis in Nigerian…

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,…