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  Malam Musa Lukwa was reportedly attacked shortly after leading Juma’at prayer in the Mabera area of Sokoto By Victor Olubiye An Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukwa, was stabbed shortly after leading the Juma’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis on Friday. The incident reportedly caused tension in parts of the city, with the attacker, said to be a young man among the worshippers, allegedly stabbing the cleric twice in the neck before other worshippers overpowered and killed him.  The Punch Newspapers reported that the attack was linked to a previous sermon delivered by Lukwa, which some Islamic scholars and their followers considered offensive to the parents of Prophet Muhammad. The sermon had reportedly generated tension before the latest incident, with a man identified as Mai Barewa allegedly threatening the cleric and one of his senior students. Mai Barewa was subsequently arrested and arraigned before a court, while the case was still ongoing, acco...

  By Victor Olubiye Concerned student leaders at the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree (OSPOLY), have petitioned the Independent Students Electoral Commission (ISEC), demanding the restoration of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) election date earlier scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026. The petition, dated September 10, 2026, was signed by Oladeji Israel Victor(Issy), identified as Director of Strategic Engagement in the Office of the NANS Secretary General, alongside other concerned student leaders. According to the petition, ISEC subsequently moved the SRC election forward to Monday, September 14, a change the petitioners said brought the election 11 days earlier than the date previously communicated to students. The student leaders described the alteration as a significant change to the electoral timetable, raising concerns over transparency, consultation, fairness and the absence of what they described as a clearly communicated justification. They argued that aspirant...

  By Victor Olubiye  The Independent Students Electoral Commission (ISEC) of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has postponed the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) election earlier scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026, to Monday, September 14. The commission announced the postponement in an official memorandum dated September 10, 2026, citing delays in the submission and uploading of students’ academic results by some Heads of Department (HODs) to the Management Information System (MIS) Unit. According to ISEC, the delay has affected its ability to verify the eligibility of aspirants, particularly the minimum CGPA requirement stipulated by the Student Union Constitution. The commission said conducting the election without complete and verified academic records could undermine the credibility, fairness, transparency and constitutional validity of the electoral process. ISEC said it made reasonable efforts to resolve the issue and proceed with the election as originally sche...

  By Victor Olubiye Fabule Micheal Abiola, popularly known as Fabulous, has pledged to strengthen communication between students, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) and the school management if elected Vice President of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree (OSPOLY) SUG. Abiola made the pledge in an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site during its #MeetTheContestants Election Interview Series ahead of the 2026 OSPOLY SUG election, saying students deserve leaders who are approachable, attentive to their concerns and ready to represent them responsibly. According to him, one of the major challenges facing students is the communication gap between the student body, the SUG and the institution’s management. He said delays in passing information to students could create confusion and make them feel excluded from issues affecting them. To address this, Abiola said he would advocate for stronger communication through reliable official channels, faculty representatives, departmental re...

Bimbzy By Victor Olubiye Abioye Aliyah Abimbola, an ND1 Public Administration student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has promised to improve communication between SUG leadership and students through a digital record system, regular updates and accessible complaint channels if elected Assistant General Secretary. Aliyah, popularly known as Bimbzy, made the pledge in an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site during its #MeetTheContestants Election Interview Series ahead of the 2026 OSPOLY SUG election. The aspirant said her decision to contest was motivated by what she described as a gap between SUG leadership and students, particularly in the areas of information flow, documentation of complaints and accessibility of records. “I’m contesting for the position of Assistant General Secretary because I believe in service, transparency, and effective representation,” she said. “As AGS, I want to be that bridge that ensures every student’s voice is heard, every record is kept properly...

  B.GAA By Victor Olubiye Adebayo Grace Ayoade, an HND 1 Food Science and Technology student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has pledged to establish an accessible welfare system where students can channel complaints, receive feedback and have their concerns followed up if elected as SUG Welfare Director. Ayoade, popularly known as B.GAA, made the pledge in an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site during its #MeetTheContestants Election Interview Series ahead of the 2026 OSPOLY SUG election. She said her decision to contest was driven by the belief that student leadership should go beyond occupying a position and focus on accessibility, responsiveness and students’ well-being. According to her, students face challenges including financial difficulties, communication gaps, accommodation concerns, transportation issues, school-facility concerns and difficulties in getting the attention of appropriate authorities. Ayoade said her proposed welfare system would allow students to...

  By Victor Olubiye APC governorship candidate in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has revealed that he had intended to appoint the late actor, Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, to a government position if elected governor. Adeola disclosed this while paying a condolence visit to the family of the veteran actor in Ilaro, Ogun State. According to the senator, his plan was to make Ogogo his Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism, with the position carrying cabinet-level responsibilities. He said the plan was something he had already considered privately and was hoping to implement after winning the governorship election. "I planned to make Ogogo my Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism. Not just as SA but as a full cabinet member if I won the election and become the governor of Ogun State." «“That was my plan. I kept it to myself and I was working with it. Believing that God will do it.”» Ogogo, a prominent figure in the Nig...

  Adewole Adebayo, SDP  By Victor Olubiye The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has pledged to install between 11 and 15 kilowatts of solar power on every Nigerian roof within 11 months if elected president in 2027. Adebayo made the pledge during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where he outlined his proposed approach to addressing Nigeria’s electricity challenges. According to the SDP candidate, his administration would focus on decentralised solar power generation, with solar clusters serving communities while the national grid operates mainly as a backup system. He said the plan would involve establishing solar-panel manufacturing plants in different parts of the country and training Nigerians to install and maintain the systems. Adebayo projected that the proposed solar clusters could generate as much as 32,000 megawatts while also creating employment opportunities. He said power from one cluster could be used to su...

University, Polytechnic or College? Choosing the Right Path for Your Future By Victor Olubiye For many Nigerian students leaving secondary school, one question often comes before choosing a course: Should I go to a university, polytechnic or college of education? The three options are all part of Nigeria's tertiary education system, but they do not serve exactly the same purpose. A university is generally associated with degree programmes and broader academic and professional education. Polytechnics are strongly oriented towards technical, technological and vocational training, while colleges of education are primarily designed to produce professionally trained teachers. So, which one is better? The answer depends largely on what the student wants to study, the career being pursued, the preferred style of learning and the qualifications required for that career. University: The conventional degree route Universities in Nigeria operate under the regulatory framework of the National ...

  Oludayo Oluwapelumi Ayobamidele “Value,” aspirant for Student Representative Council member By Victor Olubiye Oludayo Oluwapelumi Ayobamidele, an HND 1 Civil Engineering student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has promised to make student representation more inclusive and accessible if elected as a Student Representative Council member, saying every student deserves to have their concerns heard and properly represented. Ayobamidele, popularly known as Value, made the pledge in an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site during its #MeetTheContestants Election Interview Series ahead of the 2026 OSPOLY student elections. According to the aspirant, one of the major challenges facing students is the gap between them and their representatives, leaving some students feeling unheard. He said his approach would be centred on inclusivism, with emphasis on giving students a voice, value and representation. “I will work with the SUG executives, faculty and departmental leaders to creat...

  Moments from the 2nd Edition of the Women Anniversary By Victor Olubiye Members of Christ Soul Winners Church, Koboro, have been urged to remain steadfast in their faith and maintain good conduct in society as the church held the second edition of its Women Anniversary. The event, held at the church along Onigbedu Road, Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, featured spiritual teachings, health discussions and a drama presentation addressing faith and human relationships. The invited speaker, Pastor Mrs. Victoria Adeagbo, spoke on the importance of the grace to stand, saying it is key to remaining firm in the Christian faith and benefiting from God. A drama presentation at the programme also focused on the importance of good behaviour towards others. The presentation showed how a person's conduct and relationship with people can become important when such a person later needs help. It also encouraged Christians not to stop worshipping God because of unpleasant experi...

  Abdulrauf Sulaimon Ayomide,P.K.A AY Nation By Victor Olubiye Abdulrauf Sulaimon Ayomide, popularly known as AY Nation, an ND 1 Banking and Finance student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has promised to turn the SUG Vice President’s office into an active and responsive channel for addressing students’ welfare concerns if elected. Ayomide, who is contesting for the position of SUG Vice President, made the pledge in an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site during its #MeetTheContestants Election Interview Series ahead of the OSPOLY election. AY Nation said students currently face challenges including accommodation difficulties, high transport costs, sudden levies and delays in getting their complaints to management. To address these concerns, he proposed a complaint resolution committee, subsidised transport and a welfare emergency fund for students with urgent medical or academic needs. He also identified student-management liaison, an “Academics First” programme, and tran...

A collage of moments from Ojude NAMACOS ’26, featuring students in traditional attires and the event flyer at BHS, Iree By Victor Olubiye The 2026 Ojude NAMACOS has brought students of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, together in a celebration of culture, unity and identity, with participants turning out in traditional attires and representing four house colours. The event, held on Friday at BHS, Iree, Osun State, was organised by the NAMACOS Prestige Regime ’26 as part of its activities to promote cultural expression among Mass Communication students. In an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site, the NAMACOS ’26 Social Director, Babalola Favour Olawale, popularly known as Olaskit, said the regime's intention was to continue the Ojude NAMACOS tradition established by previous regimes while giving its own edition a fresh touch. “For us, the idea was simple: we wanted to preserve the culture of Ojude NAMACOS while giving it a fresh touch that students could connect with,” Olaw...

  By Victor Olubiye A Celestial Church of Christ pastor, Bidemi Odukoya, has reportedly died after being struck by a moving truck in Ogun State, shortly after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute. Odukoya, who served as a shepherd of a Celestial Church parish, was reportedly involved in an argument with his wife in the Ifo area of the state. The disagreement was said to have centred on alleged infidelity before it reportedly turned violent. The pastor allegedly killed his wife during the confrontation and subsequently fled the scene. He was later reportedly struck by a moving truck around Coker Junction on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, where he died. The deaths of the couple have left residents shocked, with the circumstances surrounding the incidents generating reactions. The full details of what led to the alleged killing and the events that followed remain unclear from the available information. The police are expected to investigate the incident and establish w...

  Osun State Polytechnic, Iree School Gate By Victor Olubiye The Independent Student Electoral Commission (ISEC) of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has reduced the nomination form fee for aspirants seeking election into the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) from ₦10,000 to ₦5,000. The commission announced the reduction in an official memorandum dated September 5, 2026, signed by its Chairman, Adeniyi Adekunle Raphael, and General Secretary, Shittu Faruq. The new fee replaces the ₦10,000 price earlier announced by ISEC on September 2 for the SRC position alongside other elective offices. Under the earlier fee structure, presidential aspirants were to pay ₦20,000 for nomination forms, while the Vice President, Public Relations Officer, General Secretary and Sports Director positions were pegged at ₦15,000 each. The Assistant General Secretary, Auditor, Financial Secretary, Director of Socials, Treasurer, Welfare Director and SRC Member positions were listed at ₦10,000 each. With t...

Adebayo Omokagbo Micheal(Omor)   By Victor Olubiye Adebayo Omokagbo Micheal, popularly known as Omor, an Arts and Design student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has pledged to organise at least two inter-departmental tournaments in one academic session if elected SUG Sport Director, saying failure to achieve the target would mean he has failed students. “If in one academic session we do not host at least 2 inter-departmental tournaments and students still lack access to basic equipment, then I have failed,” he said. Omor made the statement in an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site during its #MeetTheContestants Election Interview Series ahead of the 2026 OSPOLY SUG election. He said his administration would focus on making sports a year-round activity in the institution, rather than restricting major sporting activities to SUG Week. According to him, inadequate sporting facilities, equipment and regular engagement remain major challenges for students, despite the sporting...