Etihad Lands Back In Nigeria, Seals Air Peace Deal
Etihad Airways will resume operations in Nigeria in March 2027 with daily Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights between Abu Dhabi and Lagos. The airline announced the planned return on Friday, July…
Special Documentary Series
Politics
INEC Chair To Nigerians: Your Votes Will Count In 2027
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that every legitimate vote cast in the 2027 general elections will count. Amupitan gave the…
Business
United Nigeria Halts Benin Flights Over Runway Closure
United Nigeria Airlines has suspended all flights to and from Benin Airport after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) closed the airport’s runway following an aircraft excursion. The airline…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Troops Bust Criminal Enclave, Recover Arms In Rivers
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Sector 4, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected…
Entertainment
Kate Henshaw At 55: Still Fit, Still Fierce, Still Relevant
More than three decades after her Nollywood debut, Kate Henshaw remains an award-winning actress, a fitness enthusiast and one of Nigeria’s most outspoken celebrities. Some celebrities become famous. Fewer remain…
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
Bangladesh President Resigns Amid Health, Political Pressure
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned from office, citing deteriorating health, nearly two years before the scheduled end of his five-year tenure. The 76-year-old president submitted his resignation to Parliament…
Sports
Klopp Threatens Germany Exit Over Family Privacy
Jurgen Klopp has said he will not hesitate to step down as Germany head coach if the privacy of his family is not respected by the media. The former Liverpool…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
From Relief To Resilience: Katsina’s Bet On Enterprise
In communities scarred by insecurity, recovery is often discussed in the language of reconstruction: houses rebuilt, roads reopened and displaced families resettled. Yet the deeper work of recovery begins only…
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
WHO Warns High Blood Pressure Can Damage Organs Without Warning
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has cautioned that high blood pressure can silently harm major organs without obvious symptoms, urging people to monitor their blood pressure regularly and maintain readings…
Power & Performance with Dakuku Peterside
The Battle Before The 2027 Ballots
By the time Nigerians file into polling units in 2027, the most consequential battle for the nation’s democracy may already have been fought, and perhaps won or lost. Elections are…
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 Relief To Resilience: Katsina’s Bet On Enterprise
In communities scarred by insecurity, recovery is often discussed in the language of reconstruction: houses rebuilt, roads reopened and displaced families resettled. Yet the deeper work of recovery begins only…
Impending Storm Over Obe Apata: Why Ondo Cannot Afford Another Creek Conflict
The quiet waterways of the western Niger Delta are once again showing signs of tension. For those who witnessed the violent communal conflicts of the late 1990s, the memories remain…
Education
Senate Expands Safe Schools Probe To TETFund, NELFUND, UBEC, Extends Panel’s Tenure
The Senate on Tuesday extended by three weeks the lifespan of its ad hoc committee investigating the Safe Schools Initiative and expanded the scope of the probe to include the…
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,…