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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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Redeemer's University Don Akinbobola To Deliver 18th Inaugural Lecture

Redeemer's University is set to celebrate another momentous occasion on Thursday, 10th April, 2025, as Prof. (Mrs) Olushola Akinbobola, a distinguished academic, will deliver the 18th inaugural lecture at the University Auditorium.

The lecture titled 'Reciprocity in the workplace: "Nurturing positive job attitude and productive behaviour" is expected to start by 1:00 p.m. under the distinguished chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, FFAN, FFPS.

According to a statement by the Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, the statement said members of staff, the students and the general public are invited to the lecture.

"This is to cordially invite all staff, students and the general public to the 18th Inaugural Lecture Series to be delivered by Professor (Mrs) Olushola Akinbobola on Thursday, 10th April, 2025, at the University Auditorium by 1:00 p.m. under the distinguished chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, ffans, fffps.

All the participants are expected to be seated by 12:30 p.m.," the statement reads.

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