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  Victor Olubiye during a live video coverage for The Creativity Site. B y Victor Olubiye This week, I faced one of the most defining decisions since establishing The Creativity Site. I received offers from political groups seeking to position my platform as one of their media outlets, with promises of substantial payment for every story published in their interest. From a financial standpoint, the proposal was attractive. For any growing media organization, such an offer could easily be seen as a breakthrough. Yet it raised a deeper question: what happens to a media platform when independence is placed on the line? Rather than rushing into a decision, I sought guidance from experienced journalists and media professionals. Their responses were consistent. While involvement in politics remains a personal choice, they warned that allowing a media platform to become financially dependent on political interests can gradually erode its credibility. Several cautioned that immediate finan...

  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...