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  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...

Oladapo Abosede Abigeal(Abby) By Victor Olubiye Oladapo Abosede Abigeal, an HND 1 Accountancy student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has promised to push for greater transparency in the management of SUG finances if elected as Auditor, with monthly financial reports among her proposed measures. Abigeal, popularly known as Abby, made the pledge in an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site during its #MeetTheContestants Election Interview Series ahead of the OSPOLY SUG election. The SUG Auditor aspirant identified lack of transparency and poor communication as two major problems facing students, saying her proposed approach would focus on making union activities and finances more open to the student body. She said monthly financial reports would enable students to know how SUG funds are being spent. Beyond financial reporting, Abby said she would work with the SUG Treasurer and Financial Secretary to establish a transparent accounting system and ensure proper financial records ar...

  Campaign Graphic Of O.G.M By Victor Olubiye Ogunmodede Oluwatobiloba Olanrewaju, popularly known as O.G.M, has told students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, to hold him accountable to a target of resolving at least 500 student cases if elected President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG). In an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site, the HND I Microbiology student and SUG presidential aspirant said his proposed administration would prioritise student welfare, effective communication and accountability. O.G.M identified poor communication and lack of student welfare as major challenges facing students, particularly delays in receiving information on school fees deadlines, examination updates and result publication. He said he would establish a functional SUG Helpdesk and Communication Hub as one of his first priorities if entrusted with the students’ mandate. The proposed helpdesk, he explained, could operate through a physical office or online platforms such as WhatsA...

Osun State Polytechnic, Iree School Gate By Victor Olubiye  The Independent Student Electoral Commission (ISEC) of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has announced the commencement of the sale and collection of nomination forms for the 2026/2027 Students’ Union Government (SUG) elections. The commission made this known in an official memorandum dated September 3, 2026, signed by its Chairman, Adeniyi Adekunle Raphael, and General Secretary, Shittu Faruq. According to the memorandum, interested aspirants have until September 8 to pay for and collect their nomination forms. The commission also fixed September 9 as the deadline for the submission of completed nomination forms. ISEC advised all interested students seeking to contest in the election to visit the SUG Building to obtain their forms before the deadlines. The commission warned that any aspirant who fails to obtain and submit the nomination form within the stipulated period would not be considered an eligible candidate. The notic...

  Aminu Maleek Akorede, popularly known as AMK By Victor Olubiye As the race for the Students’ Union Government (SUG) Treasurer position at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, gathers attention, Aminu Maleek Akorede, popularly known as AMK, is making financial transparency and accountability the centre of his campaign. Akorede, an ND 1 student of Accountancy at the polytechnic, made his position known in an exclusive interview with The Creativity Site, where he outlined what he would do differently if elected to manage the union’s finances. He identified lack of transparency and accountability in student leadership as one of the major problems facing students, saying his priority would be to ensure that students’ funds are properly managed and accounted for. According to him, proper financial records, clear budgeting and documentation of expenditure would form the basis of his approach to the Treasurer’s office. “My focus will be on service, not personal gain,” Akorede said. The candidat...

Osun State Polytechnic School Gate   By Victor Olubiye Campaign activities for the 2026/27 Students’ Union Government (SUG) election at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, have officially resumed following the lifting of the ban by the institution's Independent Student Electoral Commission (ISEC). ISEC announced the development in a memorandum dated September 2, 2026, addressed to all aspirants and signed by its Chairman, Adeniyi Adekunle Rapheal, and General Secretary, Shittu Faruq. The announcement clears the way for aspirants to begin open campaign activities as the student election moves into another stage. The commission, however, has attached conditions to the resumption. In the memorandum, ISEC encouraged aspirants to use social media, flyers, banners and other forms of awareness as part of their campaigns. It also warned against political activities that could interfere with academic activities or threaten peace on campus. Rallies, unauthorised gatherings and activities capable o...

  Actress Atinuke Kareem By Victor Olubiye The Yoruba movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Kareem reportedly died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, about four months after she appealed to the public for financial support to help offset the cost of her medical treatment. The actress’ death was announced by the President of the Ogun State chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Owolabi Ajasa, in a post shared on Instagram. Ajasa, while mourning the actress, appreciated individuals who stood by Kareem during her illness through financial contributions, prayers, encouragement and other forms of support. He said the collective efforts of colleagues, friends and members of the public could not ultimately prevent the actress’ death. According to him, the support extended to Kareem and...

Lionel Messi   By Victor Olubiye Lionel Messi has closed one of the greatest chapters in football history. The Argentine superstar announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, bringing an end to a national-team career that began in 2005 and produced a World Cup title, two Copa América trophies, an Olympic gold medal and numerous individual records. Messi leaves Argentina as its record appearance holder with 207 caps and its all-time leading scorer with 125 goals. He also played at six FIFA World Cups and reached three finals. But beyond the trophies, goals and famous moments are several details that even some longtime fans may have forgotten. Here are 20 verified facts about Messi's extraordinary football journey. 1. His Argentina debut lasted less than a minute Messi's senior Argentina debut came against Hungary on August 17, 2005. He came on as a substitute but was sent off only 47 seconds later. It was an extraordinarily dramatic beginning to what...

  Ademiju Ayeni, popularly known as “Jago,” a student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, who was reportedly stabbed during the 2026 NANS JCC Osun State Convention in Osun State. By Victor Olubiye  The reported death of an Osun State Polytechnic, Iree student at the 2026 NANS JCC Osun Convention has taken a new turn, with concerned students petitioning the Osun State Police Command to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The student, Ademiju Ayeni, popularly known as Jago, was reportedly stabbed around the entrance of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Osogbo on Friday, August 28, during the convention. He was reportedly taken away for medical attention after the incident and later died. The circumstances leading to the reported stabbing, the identity of the alleged attacker and the events that followed remain unclear. A group identifying itself as Osun State Concerned Students has now formally asked the police to investigate the matter. In ...

  Primate Ayodele By Victor Olubiye Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) against relying heavily on financial resources and political confidence ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Ayodele, in a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, predicted that excessive confidence within the ruling party could become a major obstacle to its electoral ambitions. According to the cleric, the APC could underestimate the level of dissatisfaction among Nigerians if it fails to adequately address economic hardship and insecurity before the election. He argued that the party's financial strength would not necessarily guarantee electoral success, warning that voters could reject the ruling party despite its resources. Ayodele said the APC's perceived confidence could make it overlook the concerns of ordinary Nigerians, particularly those struggling with economic...

  Late King Oyo By Victor Olubiye Uganda is mourning the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of the Tooro Kingdom, who died at the age of 34. King Oyo, who became the Omukama (King) of Tooro at just three years old, was recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest reigning monarch at the time of his ascension to the throne. The monarch ascended the historic throne in September 1995 following the death of his father, King Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III. Due to his young age, the early years of his reign were overseen by regents and members of the royal family. As he grew older, however, King Oyo gradually assumed greater responsibilities and emerged as a prominent cultural leader among the Batooro people. Over the course of his more than three-decade reign, he became associated with efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of the Tooro Kingdom while promoting issues including education, youth empowerment, environmental con...

  Atiku Abubakar By Victor Olubiye Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained why he remains determined to pursue the Nigerian presidency despite several unsuccessful attempts in previous elections. Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election, said his decision to continue seeking the presidency was consistent with his long political history and his belief that he still has a contribution to make to Nigeria. The former vice president made the remarks during an interview with the BBC published on Friday. Reflecting on his political journey, Atiku said his ambition to participate in democratic politics dates back to his opposition to military rule. He recalled that he attempted to contest for governor on several occasions but was prevented from doing so by the military authorities during Nigeria's transition to democracy. According to him, he contested for governor four times, but was repeatedly disqualified whenever...

  Whatsapp By Victor Olubiye Businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform will begin paying for certain messages sent to customers from October 1, 2026, following a new pricing change announced by Meta. The company, which owns WhatsApp, disclosed the adjustment in its WhatsApp Business Platform pricing update, indicating that charges for service messages will resume from October 1. The development will affect businesses that use the WhatsApp Business Platform, formerly known as the WhatsApp Business API, to communicate with customers at scale. Under the revised system, businesses will be charged for certain delivered service messages, including customer-service responses sent within the 24-hour period after a customer initiates a conversation. The change also covers some utility messages sent within the customer-service window, meaning businesses that handle large volumes of customer enquiries and support requests could face additional communication costs. However, the developme...