Special Documentary Series

Troops Kill Terrorists, Intercept 793 Ammunition In Zamfara, Kaduna

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised scores of terrorists and intercepted a major ammunition consignment during separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states.…

Politics

2027: CAN Warns Politicians Against Using Jesus As Campaign Tool

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cautioned politicians and their supporters against invoking the name of Jesus Christ in partisan political arguments ahead of the 2027 general elections. CAN…

Business

Uber Exits Nigeria After 12 Years

Uber has ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after 12 years, exiting one of Africa’s largest e-hailing markets. The company’s Nigerian service ceased on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, alongside its…

Videos

Nigeria Finally Rescued from $11bn P&ID Scam

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Metro

Army Rescues Retired General’s Wife, Arrests Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recovers AK-47 In Abuja

The Nigerian Army has rescued Mrs Adonkie, wife of retired Brigadier General Basil Adonkie, less than 24 hours after she was abducted from her residence in the Federal Capital Territory.…

Entertainment

Burna Boy’s Mum Reveals What She Does When He Goes ‘Wild’

Bose Ogulu, mother and manager of Afrobeats star Burna Boy, has revealed that she sometimes takes away her son’s phone when his Instagram Live sessions become excessive. Ogulu made the…

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

DUI: Tiger Woods Pleads No Contest, Gets Five-Year Driving Ban

Tiger Woods has avoided jail after resolving his Florida crash case through a plea agreement that reduced the original DUI charge to reckless driving. The 50-year-old 15-time major champion appeared…

Sports

Femi Azeez Joins Brighton On Four-Year Deal From Millwall

Nigerian winger Femi Azeez has completed his move to Brighton & Hove Albion from Millwall, signing a four-year contract with the Premier League club. The transfer was confirmed on Wednesday,…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

THE IDOMA QUESTION: EQUITY, REPRESENTATION AND JUSTICE

…a call for justice, inclusive governance and equal belonging in Benue State The Idoma people increasingly perceive themselves as politically and socioeconomically marginalised in Benue State. Their concerns span infrastructure,…

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

Plateau Diphtheria Death Toll Hits 23 As Suspected Cases Rise To 143

The suspected diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has killed 23 people, with 143 suspected cases recorded in two weeks, the state government said. Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Ba’amlong, disclosed…

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

THE IDOMA QUESTION: EQUITY, REPRESENTATION AND JUSTICE

…a call for justice, inclusive governance and equal belonging in Benue State The Idoma people increasingly perceive themselves as politically and socioeconomically marginalised in Benue State. Their concerns span infrastructure,…

A Round Peg In Round Hole: Celebrating Ambassador Syndoph Paebi Endoni As He Assumes Duty In Burkina Faso

On 25th August 2026, a distinguished son of Bayelsa State, an accomplished Nigerian career diplomat and a man whose life has been defined by service, integrity, friendship and patriotism, His…

Education

JAMB, WAEC Introduce ₦4,000 One-Time WASSCE Verification Fee

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have introduced a ₦4,000 one-off fee for verifying WASSCE O’Level results submitted by candidates seeking tertiary…

Tech

Chinese Humanoids Smash Human Speed Records In Beijing

China’s humanoid robots are making rapid strides, posting times beyond established human athletics benchmarks at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The competition opened Saturday, August 22, at Beijing’s…

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,…