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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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Adeleke to boost Osun economy with Adire

 



Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has promised to boost the state’s economy by promoting Adire industry. He says he is set to unveil a policy to attract entrepreneurs.


Speaking at the unveiling of Adire Osun Festival official logo, Adeleke said the state remained the home of Adire, hence, there was need to spread it to other states.


He added: “We are resolved to support and promote this brand. On an annual basis, we will be hosting Adire industry events to upgrade the stakeholders. We will develop a sector based policy that will encourage entrepreneurs in this field.


“We will also support market development and design growth for the fabric. From 2025, our government will develop the capacity of industry players towards superior presence in the market.”


Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Creative Economy, Events and Entertainment, Tunde Laface, said Adire had become a global cultural trend that must be harnessed.

He said: “Adire Osun Street Carnival is the highlight of Adire Festival and it will encompass zones and local governments in Osun State.


“This major revenue earner will boost the culture and tourism potential of Osun State, as well as create empowerment opportunities for our teeming youth population

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