- A late-night fire on October 21 razed parts of the Alaba International Market in Lagos, destroying goods worth millions of naira.
- The cause of the fire remains unknown, but firefighters battled through the night to contain the flames.
- Traders were left devastated as thick smoke engulfed one of Nigeria’s largest electronics and building materials markets.
Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed after a massive fire engulfed the Alaba International Market in Lagos on Tuesday night, October 21.
The cause of the blaze is yet to be determined, but videos circulating online showed thick smoke rising from the market as heartbroken traders watched their goods go up in flames.
Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were quickly alerted and worked tirelessly through the night to bring the situation under control.
Situated along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Alaba International Market is one of Nigeria’s biggest commercial centres, known for its wide range of electronics and building materials.
In other news… An elderly Nigerian man, Dr. Dien Godwin Asuquo, has inspired many after earning his MBBS degree to become a medical doctor, years after obtaining several nursing qualifications and an MBA.
Before his recent achievement, Dr. Asuquo had earned degrees in registered nursing, psychiatric nursing, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Despite his impressive academic record, he went on to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor.
A flyer shared online showed that he bagged his medical degree from the University of Calabar, with posts celebrating his induction spreading widely on social media.
Friends and well-wishers congratulated him on his perseverance and determination. One user, Ogban Ababa, wrote:
“This day has finally come to pass. Congratulations for not giving up Dr Godwin Dien. I am happy to see this dream come true.🎊🎉🌹”
Netizens hailed his story as proof that “it’s never too late” to follow one’s dreams.
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