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Osun student electrocuted with plugged phone

A 100-level student of University of Ilesa, Osun State, Gbolahan Ojolo, has reportedly died of electrocution triggered by lightning strike in his hall of residence in Ilesa, the Nation reports. Ojolo, a student in the Department of Business Administration, was said to be charging his phone and playing a game on it at the same time when thunder struck. Confirming the incident in a statement on Saturday, the Registrar of the University, Funso Ojo, said the incident happened on Friday. Ojo’s statement partly read, “The Management of the University of Ilesa, Osun State, deeply regrets to announce the tragic and untimely death of one of its students, Gbolahan Ojolo, a 100 Level student of the Department of Business Administration. “The unfortunate incident occurred in the evening of Friday, April 18, 2025. Gbolahan was electrocuted while playing a game on his mobile phone, which was being charged in his room at a private hostel located near the Prototype Engineering Development Institute ju...
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Aiyedatiwa Reiterates Commitment To Accelerated Development



Ondo state Governor, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has felicitated with the Muslim community in Ondo State as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

The Governor, in his Sallah message, prays that this year’s celebration will bring blessings, peace and prosperity for all Muslim faithful in the State.

Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterates the commitment of his administration to the rapid development of the State and the sustenance of religious harmony and peaceful coexistence among the people.

While assuring the Muslim faithful on the fulfilment of promises made by his administration on inclusive governance, the Governor urges them to continue to give the government necessary support.

Governor Aiyedatiwa prays that Allah showers His countless blessings upon all and makes this year’s Eid-el-Kabir a memorable one.

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