A Sunday church service turned into a scene of terror in Zagani village, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, after gunmen suspected to be from the Lakurawa bandit group…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered Fidelity Bank Plc to pay ₦225.3 billion in damages to Sagecom Concept Limited, an Ibadan-based company, following a years-long legal dispute over wrongful…
In another harrowing episode of bloodshed in Nigeria’s northwest, suspected armed bandits stormed Gobirawa, a rural community in Kuki Ward of Dutsinma Local Government Area, killing no fewer than 19…
Mercy Johnson-Okojie, one of Nollywood’s most admired faces, has shared a deeply personal chapter of her life one that has quietly shaped the woman fans now see onscreen and online.…
Eric Patrick Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter’s Square on Sunday in a popemobile, greeting tens of thousands of pilgrims and well-wishers…
The stage is set once again for football’s most prestigious individual honour as the Ballon d’Or ceremony returns to Paris on September 22, 2025. With the season nearing its climax,…
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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.
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!.
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