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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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Akande Sadipe Congratulates Muslims At Eid-el-Kabir

Federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria for marking another Eid-el-Kabir, a very important celebration in the Islamic faith.

Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency in a message, said the festivity provides a special opportunity for Muslims to reflect on their faith and also reach out to people of other faiths and humanity at large.

She said Eid al-Adha, is known as the Festival of Sacrifice; a time of profound reflection, compassion, and unity.

Hon. Akande-Sadipe who Chairs the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges appealed to Nigeraians to emulate Prophet Ibrahim, urging them to embrace the values of sacrifice, charity, and faith that the holy day represents.

In the spirit of Eid al-Adha, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my Muslim brothers and sisters as we celebrate this auspicious occasion. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a time of profound reflection, compassion, and unity.

“As we commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command, let us also embrace the values of sacrifice, charity, and faith that this holy day represents”, she said.

“I pray that this Eid brings abundant wealth, good health, and countless blessings to all. May your homes be filled with joy, your hearts with peace, and your lives with prosperity. Let us use this time to strengthen our bonds of unity and extend our hands to those in need, ensuring that the spirit of Eid reaches every corner of our community.”

“On this sacred day, let us remember the less fortunate and strive to spread kindness and generosity. Together, we can build a society grounded in compassion, understanding, and mutual respect.”

“Eid Mubarak to all, and may the blessings of this joyous occasion illuminate our lives and guide us towards a brighter, more harmonious future

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