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My Dismissal Politically Motivated, Not Due to Performance — Ex-Minister

Kehinde Fajobi Former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Gwarzo, has claimed his dismissal by President Bola Tinubu was politically driven rather than related to his performance…

Business News

Oil Marketers Seek Court Order Against Dangote Refinery’s Bid for Monopoly

Kehinde Fajobi Three major oil marketers—AYM Shafa Limited, A.A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited—have petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to prevent Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals…

Foreign News

Kremlin Denies Report of Trump-Putin Call Over Ukraine Conflict

The Kremlin dismissed a recent report by The Washington Post claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a phone conversation last week regarding the ongoing…

Entertainment News

Musical Magic Reignites: Kizz Daniel, Adekunle Gold Team Up for ‘Pano Tona’

Nigerian music stars Kizz Daniel and Adekunle Gold have teamed up for a vibrant new track titled ‘Pano Tona.’ The song, produced by trusted collaborators Philkeys, Blaise Beat, and Reward…

Sports

Rangers Intl Players Attacked by Plateau United Fans After Goalless Draw

In a shocking turn of events, players of Rangers International FC were reportedly attacked by angry Plateau United fans following a goalless draw between the two sides in a tense…

Politics

Ondo APC Group Backs SDP’s Akingboye, Rejects Aiyedatiwa

Kehinde Fajobi Ahead of the November 16 Ondo State governorship election, a faction within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its support for Benson Akingboye of the Social Democratic…

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As Nigerians Suffer, Lawmakers Thrive: Kalu’s N14m Salary Exposes Growing Economic Disparities

As Nigeria grapples with economic hardship, the revelation by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, that he earns a total of N14 million monthly as a lawmaker has reignited…

Health

Nigeria Among Nine African Countries Allocated 899,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses

Kehinde Fajobi The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for Mpox has allocated an initial 899,000 vaccine doses to nine African countries, including Nigeria, which have been severely impacted by the…

Education

Rivers State Implements New Retirement Age for Teachers

In a significant development for education in Rivers State, the government has officially begun implementing a new retirement policy for teachers, raising the retirement age from 60 to 65 years…

Tech

Ericsson Unveils Plans for $19m Tech Hub in Nigeria

Ericsson, the global technology giant, is set to establish a $19 million technology hub in Nigeria, aimed at fostering innovation and training tech-savvy youth. The announcement was made by the…

First News TV

FOR A FREE AND ENLIGHTEN WORLD

It was an incredible time at the First News’ 4th Anniversary Public Lecture which was held on the 4th of October 2024, where the future of the Niger Delta took center stage. From insightful lectures to thought-provoking panel discussions and passionate calls for leadership reform the conversation was clear: The Niger Delta must be built with or without oil.

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!.