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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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Oyo/Osun Customs intercept 2,030 smuggled bags of rice,167 used tyres

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 2,030 bags of smuggled rice, 167 used tyres, and other contraband goods.

The command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Joseph Adelaja, disclosed this on Monday in Ibadan while briefing newsmen on the command’s achievements over the past 17 days.


Adelaja listed other seized items, including 28 bales of used clothes, 167 kegs of petrol (25 liters each), 660 kg of cannabis sativa, and 28 used refrigerator compressors.

“Others are three vehicles used for smuggling, and one bale of used shoes.”


According to him, the Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized goods is about N468.7 million.

Adelaja, who warned smugglers against illegal activities, said smuggling was detrimental to Nigeria’s economic growth.

“The Oyo/Osun Command will leave no stone unturned in ensuring strict compliance with Customs laws.


“I assure the public that the officers and men of the Oyo/Osun Area Command remain resolute in the fight against smuggling and illicit trade and will not relent in our efforts to curb these unlawful activities,” he said.


Adelaja revealed that the smuggled foreign rice was concealed in three heavy-duty trucks.

He further explained that smuggling not only undermined national economic development but also posed serious risks to public safety and well-being.


While calling for public cooperation, he urged stakeholders to support the customs service in its fight against smuggling and other illegal activities.


“The support and cooperation of the public will enhance our ability to effectively carry out our duties in safeguarding the nation’s economy,” he added.


Adelaja also expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for their unwavering support and commended officers and men of the command for their dedication and commitment to duty.

Source: NAN

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