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  Old Beliefs, New Realities: Pastors, Church Workers and Members Speak on Wearing Caps During Prayer and Preaching By Victor Olubiye A simple question about whether a man should wear a cap while praying or preaching has exposed deep differences within the Christian community, with many insisting the issue is rooted in doctrine rather than salvation. The debate began after this reporter came across a thought-provoking WhatsApp Status post by a church leader, Williams Oluwasegun Victor, asking whether wearing a cap while praying or preaching is sinful. The varying reactions that followed prompted a broader investigation involving pastors, church workers and church members from different denominations. To ensure fairness and accuracy, each participant was asked the same questions regarding the biblical basis, modern relevance and spiritual significance of the practice. "It depends on the doctrine of each church" — Iyiola Samuel Church worker Iyiola Samuel believes the issue is ...

  President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, with Yoruba nation agitator and leader of the Iru Ekun local security outfit, Sunday Igboho, during a meeting on the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State By Victor Olubiye The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has met with Yoruba nation agitator and leader of the Iru Ekun local security outfit, Sunday Igboho, as part of efforts to secure the release of students and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The meeting, held on Thursday, was led by NANS President, Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, who said the visit formed part of the association's ongoing engagement with stakeholders to address the security challenges facing students and educational institutions. Akinteye said the abduction of the students and teachers had generated widespread concern among Nigerian students, adding that NANS r...

An image provided by the source shows campaign-branded materials featuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, BAO, and campaign team members By Victor Olubiye The Forecast Campaign Team has unveiled its manifesto and strategic roadmap ahead of the June 20, 2026, gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, outlining what it described as a three-tier agenda focused on continuity in governance, grassroots development, and support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti and signed by the Director General of the campaign team, Seun Akinyele, the organization said it was mobilizing supporters across the state to secure what it described as a decisive electoral victory in the forthcoming poll. According to the statement, the campaign's agenda is built around support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's national development policies, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji's administration in Ekiti State, and the legislative and community developm...

Is Nigeria going round in circles? Nigerians speak out on insecurity, leadership and the nation’s future By Victor Olubiye As kidnappings, violent attacks, and growing fears over public safety continue to dominate national conversations, many Nigerians say the country is trapped in a recurring cycle of crisis and unfulfilled promises. From concerns about leadership and accountability to rising frustration over insecurity, citizens from different backgrounds are increasingly speaking out, warning that unless both leaders and the public embrace meaningful change, Nigeria may continue “going round in circles” while its challenges deepen. The recent wave of kidnappings and violent attacks across Nigeria, particularly the abduction of schoolchildren and other victims in Oyo State, has triggered strong reactions from citizens, journalists, youth leaders, and public figures who say the country’s security challenges can no longer be ignored. Among those who have voiced concern is Hon. Comr. Aj...

  AI generated image By Victor Olubiye The latest kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oyo State should have shocked Nigeria. Instead, it felt familiar. That is perhaps the most frightening part of the tragedy. Not that armed men invaded a place where children should have been learning. Not that parents were thrown into panic and uncertainty. Not even that another community was forced to confront the nightmare of waiting for news about loved ones taken by criminals. The most frightening part is that many Nigerians have seen this story before. We know the script. We have watched it play out repeatedly. First comes the news alert. Then the outrage. Social media erupts with anger. Politicians issue statements. Security agencies promise action. Hashtags trend. Television stations run special reports. Then, slowly, public attention fades away. Until another school is attacked. Until another set of parents finds itself praying for the safe return of children who left home simply to get an edu...

  An AI-generated editorial illustration depicting the growing debate among Nigerian Christians ahead of the 2027 General Elections, exploring whether believers and pastors should participate in politics or stay away from a system many consider spiritually compromising. By Victor Olubiye As Nigeria gradually moves toward the much-anticipated 2027 General Elections, conversations around politics are no longer limited to campaign grounds, party offices, or television debates. Increasingly, the discussion has entered churches, fellowships, Bible study groups, and Christian gatherings across the country. From Lagos to Abuja, from village assemblies to urban megachurches, one controversial question continues to divide opinions among believers: Should Christians stay away from politics? For decades, Christians across Nigeria have remained deeply divided over whether believers — especially pastors and church leaders — should participate actively in politics and governance. While some insi...

  AI Generated Image By Victor Olubiye From Saturday morning, a strange sense of fear quietly began spreading across different WhatsApp groups and statuses in Nigeria. The source was not a television station or an official security announcement. It was a viral voice note. In the audio message, a man believed by many listeners to be a pastor warned people about a looming calamity expected to happen by 9pm. According to the message, two frightening events — “Afefe” (wind) and “Oro Day,” a traditional occultic rite feared in some Yoruba communities — were expected to occur later that night. As the hours passed, the voice note travelled rapidly from phone to phone. People forwarded it to family groups. Friends reposted it on their WhatsApp statuses. Parents began calling their children, warning them to stay indoors before 9pm. Some students contacted their parents in fear, while others simply stayed alert throughout the day waiting for nightfall. Fear spread faster than verification. A...

  AI-generated illustration depicting the perceived imbalance in recognition between HND and BSc qualifications in Nigeria’s education and employment system By Victor Olubiye The future of thousands of Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in Nigeria is once again at the centre of national debate, following renewed concerns over the reported suspension of HND-to-Bachelor of Science conversion programmes in some universities across the country. What is emerging is not just an administrative question about academic pathways, but a deeper national conversation on fairness, qualification recognition, and the long-standing tension between polytechnic and university education in Nigeria. This concluding installment brings together earlier reports published by The Creativity Site, beginning with the initial feature anchored on concerns raised by Asiyanbi Blessing, an HND graduate of Mass Communication from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, who first raised questions about what becomes of poly...

  Illustrative image depicting the perceived academic and professional imbalance between HND and B.Sc. qualifications in Nigeria By Victor Olubiye The growing controversy surrounding the reported suspension of Higher National Diploma (HND) conversion programmes in some Nigerian universities has continued to generate reactions from lecturers, Heads of Department, graduates, and education stakeholders, many of whom fear the development may further deepen the long-standing HND/B.Sc. dichotomy in the country. This follow-up report comes a day after The Creativity Site published an exclusive feature highlighting the concerns raised by Asiyanbi Blessing, a graduate of Mass Communication from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, who questioned the future of HND holders if conversion programmes are eventually discontinued nationwide. Following the publication, several stakeholders contacted by The Creativity Site shared differing perspectives on what the development could mean for polytechnic gra...

Illustrative image depicting the perceived academic and professional imbalance between HND and B.Sc. qualifications in Nigeria By Victor Olubiye The growing uncertainty surrounding conversion or “top-up” programmes in Nigerian universities is raising fresh concerns among Higher National Diploma (HND) holders, many of whom see the programmes as their most realistic pathway to obtaining a Bachelor’s degree without restarting their academic journey. Recent reports that some universities, including Kwara State University (KWASU), have suspended their conversion programmes following directives linked to the National Universities Commission (NUC) have triggered anxiety among prospective applicants across the country. National Universities Commission (NUC) — the regulatory body overseeing university education standards in Nigeria One of those affected is Asiyanbi Blessing, a male graduate of Mass Communication from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, who described the development as a major setback...