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The management of the Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, has confirmed that Seventy-five (75) students of the institution benefitted from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, (NELFUND). The College's Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi stated this on Friday, during a meeting with management staff of the institution. Expressing the appreciation of the College to NELFUND, the Provost also congratulated the students on their success. The Provost said, “This is to inform the College that we received the loan funds for 75 students yesterday." Dr. Owolabi lauded the initiative, saying 78 students of the College applied, while 75 benefitted from the loan programme.  “Our College is grateful to NELFUND for this support to our students. The College also congratulates these 75 students. “This strategic effort aims to ensure that students who really need the funds can continue their education by lowering the burden of financial constraints,” she stated. Dr. Gbonjubola said the loan...
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FIVE STUDENTS OF UNIOSUN DIES IN ROAD ACCIDENT

 

The management of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, has announced that five of its students lost their lives in a fatal road accident on Sunday, 23rd March 2025.

According to a statement obtained by reporters on Monday, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, disclosed that the accident occurred around the Balogun area, before Unity School, Ikire, Osun State.


Adesoji explained that the accident involved a luxury bus travelling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo, resulting in multiple fatalities, including five UNIOSUN students.


He also revealed that reports from the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, indicated that the accident was caused by a head-on collision between the two buses, leading to a severe impact that claimed several lives.


He said: “Upon receiving this distressing news, our university management swiftly dispatched a team to the scene to identify and support any of our students involved in the accident.


“Regrettably, we confirm the loss of the following students: Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level student of Software Engineering; Suleiman Farouq Adedayo, a 400-level student of Law; Ogundare Pelumi, a 300-level student of Public Health; Ogundare Elijah, a 100-level student of Mechanical Engineering; and Olawuyi Mary, a 200-level student of Nursing.


“However, one of our students, Olagbemide Damilola, a 200-level student of Medicine and Surgery, survived the accident and is currently receiving medical attention.”

Adesoji added: “The Nigerian Police have confirmed a total of ten fatalities from this unfortunate incident. Osun State University is working closely with the relevant authorities to gather more details on the circumstances surrounding the accident. 


We are also providing necessary moral and logistical support to the bereaved families, including funeral arrangements for the deceased students.

“This tragic loss has deeply shaken our university community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the deceased.


“We urge our students, staff, and the entire university community to remain calm and supportive during this difficult time. Osun State University will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and pray that they find strength and solace in this moment of grief.”

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