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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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RCCG Announces Free Surgeries, Dialysis To Mark Adeboye's 83rd Birthday

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced free medical surgeries to mark the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday.


According to a statement by Pastor Leke Adeboye, on Thursday, the programme, which is part of the church’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, would offer free medical services in various areas, including obstetrics and gynaecology, surgeries, general surgeries, eye surgeries, dialysis sessions, reading glasses, and consultation.


"The free medical services will be executed by the Redeemer’s Health Centre. Interested individuals can register for the various services by contacting the designated phone numbers or visit the RHC premises, It stated."


Pastor Adeboye’s commitment to giving back to society is evident in the church’s numerous CSR initiatives, which have impacted over 166 million lives and executed over 990,000 projects.


“We are committed to impacting lives across different sectors.

“Our CSR programmes are designed to provide support and care to those in need, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve.”


The RCCG’s health interventions have been extensive, with over nine million beneficiaries of free healthcare services, 33,052 completed healthcare projects, and four intensive care units/centres established in various locations.


The free medical services programme is a testament to Adeboye’s commitment to serving humanity and making a positive impact on society, the church added.


Pastor Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State. He will be 83 on Sunday.

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