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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...

  By Victor Olubiye The Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Comrade Kehinde Ajayi, has addressed party agents, students and other stakeholders at the Election Situation Room following the conclusion of the institution’s 2026/2027 Students’ Union Government election. The Rector, who spoke shortly after the close of voting, noted that the exercise marked the second e-voting election conducted by the institution, as the Polytechnic continues to utilise an electronic platform for its student elections. Also speaking at the Situation Room, the Vice Chairman of the Independent Students Electoral Commission, Hon. Comrade Amusan A.A., disclosed that more than 11,000 students voted out of approximately 14,000 accredited voters. Amusan described the level of participation as an indication of students’ involvement in the electoral process.  “Out of all the 14,000 accredited voters, we were able to get over 11,000 voters. This shows how involved our students have been,” the ISEC Vice ...

  By Victor Olubiye The Independent Students Electoral Commission (ISEC) of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has declared Ogunmodede Oluwatobiloba Olanrewaju, popularly known as OGM, winner of the institution’s 2026/2027 Students’ Union Government (SUG) presidential election. OGM polled 1,237 votes to emerge as President-elect following the conclusion of the online voting exercise on Saturday, September 19. The declaration was made at the Election Situation Room after the close of voting, bringing to an end hours of online voting and monitoring of the electoral process. Other candidates declared winners in the various positions are: Vice President: Micheal Fabule — 1,122 votes General Secretary: Dolapo Dolapo Boladale — 1,058 votes Treasurer: Maleek Aminu — 871 votes Welfare Officer: Grace Adebayo — 872 votes Public Relations Officer: Taofeek Adejare — 836 votes Sports Director: Paul Fajimolu — 970 votes Assistant General Secretary: Aliyah Abioye — 772 votes Social Director: Daniel Ak...

  By Victor Olubiye The Vice Chairman of the Independent Students Electoral Commission (ISEC), Hon. Comrade Amusan A.A., has responded to concerns raised by some students over difficulties accessing the online voting portal during the ongoing SUG election. In a message sent to The Creativity Site, the ISEC Vice Chairman urged students to disregard what he described as wrong information concerning the voting process. «“Please, I beg you, stop spreading wrong information,” he said.» According to Amusan, the election is proceeding according to the commission’s plan, while the reported glitches are linked to traffic on the voting portal. "The election is flowing according to our plan and any glitch is due to traffic on the portal,” he explained.» The ISEC Vice Chairman further assured students that all eligible voters would be allowed to participate in the election. «“All eligible voters would vote. That I promise you,” he added.» His response comes after some students and alumni rais...

By Victor Olubiye Concerns over access to the online voting portal at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, have continued to grow as some students report difficulties participating in the ongoing Students’ Union Government election. The concerns, earlier reported by The Creativity Site, have now prompted calls for clarification from the Independent Students Electoral Commission (ISEC), particularly over reports of students being unable to cast their votes despite attempting to access the portal. A Mass Communication ND II student, who contacted The Creativity Site and requested anonymity, called on the ISEC Chairman, Comrade Adeniyi Adekunle Raphael, to address the situation. According to the student, some affected voters were reportedly receiving messages indicating that multiple votes were not allowed from a single device, despite their claims that they had not previously voted. «“We need a response from the ISEC Chairman because all I can see here on the e-voting is rubbish,” the student s...

  By Victor Olubiye A group identifying itself as Concerned Students for Integrity has challenged the response issued by Team Revolution over allegations surrounding its presidential candidate, Ogunmodede Oluwatobiloba Olanrewaju, popularly known as OGM, less than 24 hours before the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, SUG election. The group, in a statement titled “A Watered Response to a Grave Allegation,” criticised a memorandum signed by Ilori Stephen Damilola, popularly known as Analog, Director-General of Team Revolution, which described the allegations against OGM as “false and unsubstantiated.” Concerned Students for Integrity argued that the memorandum did not directly address the questions surrounding the allegations and called on OGM to personally respond to the issues. The group particularly questioned whether there had ever been a dispute involving a missing phone and why OGM had not personally addressed the matter. It also questioned why the campaign's Director-General had ...

  By Victor Olubiye The campaign team of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Students’ Union Government presidential aspirant, Ogunmodede Oluwatobiloba Olanrewaju, popularly known as OGM, has rejected allegations circulating against the candidate ahead of Saturday’s SUG election. The response followed a petition dated September 17 and addressed to the Dean of Students’ Affairs, the SUG Electoral Committee and the Chief Security Officer of the Polytechnic, in which a group identifying itself as concerned students called for an investigation and character verification of OGM. In a memorandum dated September 18 and signed by Ilori Stephen Damilola, popularly known as Analog, Director-General of Team Revolution, the campaign team described the allegations as “false and unsubstantiated.” The team also alleged that some individuals it identified as supporters of the opposition had been moving from house to house and circulating claims that OGM was involved in phone theft. Team Revolution urged...