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News

Terror in Kebbi: Gunmen Storm Church Service, Abduct Female Worshippers

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…

Business News

Supreme Court Slams Fidelity Bank with ₦225.3bn Fine Over Property Scandal

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…

Metro

Fresh Horror as Bandits Kill 19 in Katsina, Set Homes Ablaze

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…

Entertainment News

Mercy Johnson Reveals Truth Behind Drastic Weight Loss: Cancer Scare, Thyroid Surgery

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.…

Foreign News

PHOTOS: Catholics Celebrate as Pope Leo XIV Officially Installed

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…

Sports

Race for Ballon d’Or Heats Up Ahead of September 22 Paris Ceremony

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,…

Politics

Ex-Enugu Assembly Leader Dumps PDP, Blasts Party for ‘Elevating Mediocrity’

A former Leader of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, has tendered his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing the party of betraying its founding…

Opinion / Column / Guest Writer

₦47 Trillion Later: A Mid-Term Reality Check for State Power

Dakuku Peterside The halfway mark of any journey invites a reckoning, and politics is no exception. In mature liberal democracies, the reckoning is built into the calendar: midterm elections test…

Exclusive

Why Nigeria’s Power Sector Needs $200bn in 20 Years – What Adelabu’s Revelation Really Means

When Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that the country would need an estimated $10 billion annually for the next 20 years to achieve stable electricity, the statement was…

Health

FG Pledges Equitable Eye Care Access for All Nigerians

Gladness Gideon The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality eye care services for all Nigerians, regardless of location or socio-economic status. This assurance was given…

The Rain is Here Again

This is a typical chant in the days of yore whenever there comes the showers of rain most especially around the second quarter of the year. The mere anticipation of…

Education

‘Speak Your Language to Your Children,’ Soyinka Tells Africans

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has called on African parents to ensure their children speak indigenous languages to preserve the continent’s cultural heritage, describing language as a key vessel for tradition…

Tech

Social Media Users Report MTN Network Outage, Triggers Backlash, Frustration

A widespread network outage affecting MTN Nigeria has left millions of subscribers without access to calls, texts, or internet services, sparking a flurry of complaints on social media. The disruption,…

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

Editan Soup: The Bitter Leaf That Wins Hearts

Editan Soup comes from the Efik people of Cross River State. It’s often served at special gatherings naming ceremonies, weddings, or chieftaincy celebrations. Editan leaves are naturally very bitter. Preparing…