Osun Police Detain SSG, Five Others Over Alleged Vote-Buying
The Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, and five others have been detained following a police raid on his residence in Osogbo on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.…
Special Documentary Series
Politics
Obasanjo Hosts Obi, Fuels Fresh 2027 Speculation
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Wednesday held a meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a development that comes amid increasing public discussion over Obasanjo’s…
Business
Oil Prices Jump As US-Iran Crisis Rekindles Supply Fears
Global oil prices surged more than three per cent in early Asian trading on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran sparked fresh…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Police Nab Seven Cultists In Delta, Recover Arms
Operatives of the Anti-kidnapping Unit of the Delta State Police Command have arrested seven suspected members of the dreaded Maphite Confraternity as they intensified a crackdown on cultism and other…
Entertainment
RMD Reveals Why He Handed His First ₦100m Cheque To His Wife
Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, widely known as RMD, has shared how he handed over the first ₦100 million cheque he ever received to his wife, Jumobi, saying he wanted…
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
Japan Issues Tsunami Alert After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southwest
Japanese authorities issued a tsunami warning on Tuesday after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s southwestern Kyushu island, disrupting electricity supply to tens of thousands of homes and prompting…
Sports
Chawinga Sisters Inspire Malawi To Historic 3-2 Victory Over Super Falcons
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi secured a memorable 3-2 victory over Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday, with sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga delivering a stunning performance to…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
From Batsari To Prosperity: When Enterprise Becomes An Instrument Of Peace
In Batsari, a community too often defined by insecurity, a different sound is beginning to rise. It is not the crackle of gunfire or the anxious murmur of displacement, but…
Exclusive
Electricity Now Nigeria’s Biggest Economic Growth Challenge
Why fixing power has become more important than building more roads, factories or even attracting investment For decades, economists have argued over what makes countries rich. Some say it is…
Health
FG Rolls Out Breakthrough Herbal Medicines For Cancer, Hepatitis B, Others
The Federal Government has rolled out seven locally developed herbal medicines designed to combat major health conditions, including cancer, hepatitis B, hypertension and peptic ulcer disease, marking a significant milestone…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria’s Stanford Warning: When Institutions Normalise The Abuse Of Power
Sometimes, a country confronts scandals that appear disconnected: corruption in one institution, brutality in another, and questions of legality or accountability elsewhere. Each controversy briefly dominates attention before the next…
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
From Batsari To Prosperity: When Enterprise Becomes An Instrument Of Peace
In Batsari, a community too often defined by insecurity, a different sound is beginning to rise. It is not the crackle of gunfire or the anxious murmur of displacement, but…
SWEET AND SOUR: Mummy And Uncle George
This column originally appeared in Vanguard Last Wednesday, July 22nd, was a very sad day for me. It was the third anniversary of my sweet mother Anne Chizomam Ukachukwu Kogbara’s…
Education
MSSN Lagos Begins 2026 Holiday Training Course Across 45 Area Councils
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, on Saturday commenced its 2026 Holiday Training Course (HTC) across its 45 Area Councils, with participants urged to embrace…
Tech
Global Glitch Hits Facebook, Instagram As Users Report Login Failures
Facebook and Instagram users in several countries experienced service disruptions on Sunday, July 19, 2026, after a technical issue affected access to the Meta-owned platforms. Many Facebook users were unable…
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,…