Pastor Omakwu Kneels, Appeals To Wike Over Jabi Lake Development
The Senior Pastor of Family Worship Centre, Sarah Omakwu, has appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, not to allocate the Jabi Lake recreation area for…
Special Documentary Series
Politics
Pate Rules Out 2027 Bauchi Governorship Bid, Cites National Duty
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, has ruled out contesting the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election, saying his focus remains on national service. Pate made…
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,…
Videos
Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam
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Metro
Air Strikes Kill ISWAP Terrorists, Injure Foreign Fighter In Borno
Air strikes conducted by security forces in Borno State have killed several high-ranking insurgent fighters, including members of a key decision-making body within the Islamic State West Africa Province in…
Entertainment
E-Money Backs Carter Efe With N50m Reward After Portable Defeat
Socialite and businessman Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has congratulated comedian and livestreamer Carter Efe after his victory over controversial singer Portable, also confirming his pledge of N50 million…
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
Ugandan-American Sentenced To Death Over Killing Of Four Toddlers
A Ugandan-American man has been sentenced to death for the murder of four young children at a kindergarten in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, in a case that has shocked the country.…
Sports
Nigeria’s Mixed Relay Team Storms To World Championships Qualification
Team Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m relay squad has clinched qualification for the upcoming World Championships in Beijing, China, following an impressive performance that underlined the country’s growing strength in track events.…
Opinion / Column / Guest Writer
AGF: For the Federation or the President?
By Moshood Oshunfurewa The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) sits at the heart of Nigeria’s democracy. By law, the AGF is the Chief Law Officer of the…
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
AHOA Boss Raises Alarm On Pediatric HIV, Urges Urgent Action In Africa
The Chief Executive Officer of Afrihealth Optonet Association, Uzodinma Adirieje, has called for urgent and coordinated action to address gaps in pediatric and adolescent HIV care across Africa. Speaking after…
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
AGF: For the Federation or the President?
By Moshood Oshunfurewa The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) sits at the heart of Nigeria’s democracy. By law, the AGF is the Chief Law Officer of the…
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…
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,…