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  By Victor Olubiye  A young Nigerian graduate leaves home with a NYSC call-up letter, a few clothes packed in a bag and the excitement of beginning another stage of life. For many parents, it is supposed to be a moment of pride. Their child is leaving home to serve the country. But what happens when the journey to the orientation camp becomes a security concern? That is the question the recent abduction of prospective corps members in Imo State raises. Reports said prospective corps members travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, towards orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom were attacked along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in the Umunoha area of Imo State. According to the Imo State Police Command, security operatives later located the suspected camp where some of the victims were being held after using drones and trailing the abductors. However, the police said they were cautious about moving into the area because intelligence indicated that the camp might have been planted with imp...

  By Victor Olubiye There are people who build houses, people who build roads, people who build businesses, and people who build nations. But behind many of these builders stands someone who first taught them how to read, how to think, how to dream, and how to believe that something greater was possible. That person is a teacher. Today, October 5, 2026, as the world celebrates Teachers' Day, we pause to honour the men and women who enter classrooms each day to shape minds, build character and prepare young people for life. To the teacher who arrives early, stays after the bell, explains the same lesson repeatedly, marks scripts long after school hours and tells a struggling child, “Try again,” we see you. You do more than teach Mathematics, English, Science, History or any other subject. You teach courage. You teach discipline. You teach patience. You teach responsibility. You teach children how to rise after failure and believe in themselves again. A lesson may last forty minutes,...

  By Victor Olubiye Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2026, but many details about how the country became independent are often reduced to a few familiar names and the lowering of the Union Jack. Nigeria became independent from Britain on October 1, 1960, under a parliamentary system of government. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was Prime Minister, while Nnamdi Azikiwe became Governor-General. Beyond the date and the celebrations, there are other details about Nigeria's independence that are less commonly discussed. Here are 10 of them. 1. Nigeria did not become a republic on October 1, 1960 Independence and becoming a republic were two different events. Nigeria became independent on October 1, 1960, but remained a constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth. The Queen was still the head of state, represented in Nigeria by the Governor-General. Nigeria became a republic in October 1963, when Nnamdi Azikiwe became the country's first President. 2. Tafawa ...

By Victor Olubiye October 1 is not only Nigeria’s Independence Day. It is also the beginning of another month, giving Nigerians another opportunity to look at what they have achieved so far in 2026 and what they still want to accomplish before the year ends. But beyond the celebrations, October can also be a month to make practical changes. With three months left in the year, here are 10 things Nigerians can consider doing differently this October. 1. Review the goals you set at the beginning of the year Many people started 2026 with plans but may have forgotten some of them along the way. October is a good time to look back at those plans. What has been achieved? What is still possible before December? Which goals should be adjusted? A simple review can help separate what still deserves attention from what no longer fits the current situation. 2. Take your personal finances more seriously October can also be a good point to check how money has been spent since January. Review your reg...

By Samuel Ashiwel On October 1, 1960, Nigeria was born with promise. The Union Jack was lowered, the Green-White-Green was hoisted, and the world looked at Africa's most populous nation as the Black man's great hope. We were a nation with resources, intellect, and resilient people. Sixty-six years later, as we mark another Independence anniversary, it is a time for sober reflection, not just celebration. We must ask ourselves: How far have we truly come from that starting point in 1960, and how much longer is the journey to the Nigeria of our dreams? THE POLITICAL JOURNEY: FROM NATIONALISTS TO CAREERISTS Politically, we have travelled a long and winding road. From the parliamentary system of the First Republic led by nationalists who debated ideology and development, we descended into military coups, a 30-month civil war, and 29 years of military dictatorship that eroded our institutions. Since 1999, we have enjoyed 27 years of unbroken civil rule - the longest in our history. ...

  By The Creativity Site For some young people, the fear is simple: if a man has sex and ejaculates almost every day, will he eventually “finish” his sperm and struggle to have children when he is ready? The answer from available medical evidence is no. Frequent sex or ejaculation does not, by itself, cause permanent infertility. In fact, guidance from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) says the belief that frequent ejaculation reduces male fertility is a common misconception. ASRM cites research involving nearly 10,000 semen samples which found that, among men with normal semen quality, sperm concentration and movement remained normal even with daily ejaculation. The organisation also says couples trying to conceive should not be advised to limit how often they have sex because intercourse more frequently than every one to two days is not associated with lower chances of conception. But that does not mean every man who has sex frequently will automatically have ...

  By Victor Olubiye  Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has announced the mobilisation of HND graduates who are yet to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) because they obtained their National Diploma (ND) through the Part-Time Programme. The institution said the NYSC had given a directive for the registration and mobilisation of the affected graduates for national service. According to a notice signed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Tope Abiola, the affected HND graduates are expected to visit the Directorate of Student Affairs with their genuine particulars between Monday, September 28, and Monday, October 5, 2026. The notice specifically covers graduates of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, who completed their HND programme in the institution but have not been mobilised for NYSC due to having undertaken their ND through the Part-Time Programme. The candidates are required to provide their full name, HND matriculation number, department, year of graduation and gr...

  By Victor Olubiye  Oludayo Oluwapelumi Ayobamidele, popularly known as Value, the newly elected Senate President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has said he will establish what he describes as an “Inclusive Parliament”, with a focus on ensuring that every student feels represented. Value, an HND 1 Civil Engineering student, stated this in an exclusive post-election interview with The Creativity Site following the conclusion of the 2026 OSPOLY SUG election. Reflecting on his earlier statement that “representation doesn't end when we win elections; that is when it begins,” the newly elected Senate President said his responsibility now was to move from campaign commitments to practical representation. “In practical terms, it means the real representation starts now. It is time to bring the real student Parliament to work and I named it INCLUSIVE PARLIAMENT where no student will feel left behind,” he said. Value said he intends to address...

  Fabulous By Victor Olubiye Fabule Micheal Abiola, popularly known as Fabulous, the newly elected Vice President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has promised to make communication, student feedback and welfare key priorities of his tenure. Fabulous, an ND1 Business Administration student, stated this in an exclusive post-election interview with The Creativity Site following the conclusion of the 2026 OSPOLY SUG election. The newly elected SUG Vice President said he intends to establish a structured communication system connecting students, the SUG and school management, with faculty, departmental and class representatives helping to gather and communicate students’ concerns. “I intend to establish a proper communication system between students, SUG, and management. I will work with faculty and departmental representatives to gather students' concerns and ensure those concerns are properly communicated to the appropriate authorities,” he sai...

  By Victor Olubiye  Aminu Maleek Akorede, popularly known as AMK, newly elected SUG Treasurer of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has outlined a 30-day plan to organise the union’s financial records and promised regular reporting of SUG income and expenditure during his tenure. AMK, an Accountancy ND1 student, disclosed this in an exclusive post-election interview with The Creativity Site following the conclusion of the 2026 OSPOLY SUG election. According to him, his immediate priority as Treasurer will be to establish a proper financial documentation system in which every income and expenditure is recorded and backed by relevant receipts and approvals. He also said he would encourage the use of digital record-keeping alongside physical documentation, proper budgeting before spending and regular reconciliation of financial records. “My principle is simple: every naira must have a record, a purpose and accountability,” AMK said. On financial transparency, the newly elected Treasu...

  B.GAA By Victor Olubiye B.GAA, newly elected SUG Welfare Director of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has pledged to establish an accessible welfare reporting and feedback system where students can submit complaints, track their concerns and receive updates on actions taken. B.GAA made the commitment in an exclusive post-election interview with The Creativity Site following the conclusion of the 2026 OSPOLY SUG election. She said her first priority upon commencement of her tenure would be to create clear channels through which students could report welfare concerns individually or collectively, while ensuring that complaints are properly documented and followed up. “My first priority will be to establish a clear and accessible welfare reporting and feedback system. Students should know exactly where to take their concerns and be confident that those concerns will not disappear after they are reported,” she said. According to her, the proposed system would be built around a “receive,...

  Emir Ajagungbade By Victor Olubiye The Management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has rejected a planned prayer session and candlelight procession in honour of late Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir Ajagungbade, within the institution’s premises. Oyeyemi died on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Ile-Ife. The planned programme, organised by a group of his friends, was scheduled to hold at the Pavilion of the Polytechnic on Sunday, September 20. In a statement signed by the Polytechnic’s Registrar, Abiodun Oyedele Oloyede, the management said it was not favourably disposed to the proposed candlelight procession taking place on campus. The management, while commiserating with the deceased’s family, friends and associates, said the decision was based on the prevailing security situation in the state. “The prevailing security situation in the State does not give room for such activity to take place in the campus, following the just concluded peaceful gubernatorial and Student Uni...

  By Victor Olubiye The Vice Chairman of the Independent Students Electoral Commission (ISEC), Hon. Comrade A.A. Amusan, has said the 78.5 per cent voter turnout recorded in the 2026 Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Students’ Union Government election exceeded the commission’s expectations. Amusan stated this in an exclusive post-election interview with The Creativity Site following the conclusion of the election on Saturday. According to him, ISEC had initially expected between 50 and 60 per cent of accredited voters to participate, but the commission recorded a turnout of 78.5 per cent. He attributed the turnout to the work carried out by the electoral team led by the ISEC Chairman, Hon. Comrade Raphael, alongside himself and other commission members. “The level of participation was beyond what we expected. Personally, I expected 50-60% of the accredited voters to turnout and at the end we were able to get up to 78.5% voters,” Amusan said. The ISEC Vice Chairman also addressed diffi...

  Bimbzy By Victor Olubiye  Abioye Aliyah Abimbola, popularly known as P.K.A. Bimbzy, the newly elected Assistant General Secretary (AGS) of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has outlined a phased plan to improve communication between the union and students, with groundwork for a digital secretariat expected to begin within her first month in office. Bimbzy, an ND1 Public Administration student, disclosed this in an exclusive post-election interview with The Creativity Site after being elected to the AGS position in the 2026 OSPOLY SUG election. She said her first practical step would be to establish a clear communication structure that would help students access verified SUG information while also creating channels through which their concerns could reach the union. “The first practical step I will take is to establish a clear and reliable communication structure between the SUG and the students,” Bimbzy said. “I want students to know where...