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  • Everything We Know About the Fire Outbreak in Victoria Island

    Earlier today on November 1, 2022, a fire broke out in Victoria Island (VI), Lagos State, claiming multiple lives. Here’s what we know so far.

    Where did it happen?

    A video footage posted on Twitter showed the epicentre of the fire to be a building under construction close to Keystone Bank on Eletu Ogabi Street, off Adeola Odeku Street in VI. The fire destroyed many vehicles, including a police car, parked in front of the building.

    When did it happen?

    Residents around the area saw black smoke surrounding the high rise building around 10:05 a.m. so there’s reason to believe it must have happened just a few minutes before.

    What’s the death toll? 

    Eyewitnesses have reported online that at least six people lost their lives in the fire. While we’re yet to confirm official figures, videos online show some bodies being pulled away from the fire. According to NewsWire, at least nine people were injured.

    The Lagos State Police Command also confirmed that people died but didn’t provide a figure. No officers lost their lives despite a police car also spotted burning in front of the affected building.

    Where were the firefighters?

    Eyewitnesses reported that Lagos State firefighters arrived late at the scene, but they eventually showed up to combat the fire.

    We’ll bring you up to speed with the latest developments as soon as we have them.

    Stephen Agwaibor

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  • 6 Bizarre Theories About The Fire Outbreak At The Oba Of Lagos’ Palace

    1. Jazz

    People are saying that the Ooni used jazz to set the Oba’s palace on fire because he’s still angry about being snubbed.

    2. Ooni hired thugs to burn the palace down.

    Because he’s still angry about being snubbed.

    3. Accident

    I mean it’s completely possible that there was a power surge. Jazz seems like a more fun theory tho. Which leads to this next entry.

    4. Sango was involved.

    Apparently some people believe that Sango was pissed about the Oba snubbing the Ooni and decided to retaliate on the Ooni’s behalf. What the hell is wrong with people??! Lmao

    5. Someone in the palace forgot a candle on and slept off.

    And then so they wouldn’t get in trouble, spread the rumor about seeing thugs burning the place down. LOL

    6. Sango was responsible but this time, he was summoned.

    Someone, pissed on behalf of the Ooni, summoned Sango to burn the palace down. I’m tired of you people tbh.

    Astor George

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  • This Ex-Beauty Queen Escaped A Burning Car And It Was A Hallelujah Moment

    Former Miss Valentine (2007), Maryam Elisha will just be praising God for saving her yesterday

    She is also a designer (Rikaoto by ME) and model.

    Apparently, she was driving on 3rd Mainland Bridge when her car started doing anyhow

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BRlqKMyFJh1/?taken-by=maryamelisha

    Lagos people- bless their hearts- quickly helped her out before the fire became this intense

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BRmiDpvB6iP/?taken-by=bellanaijaonline

    When your village people are determined but it’s not your time yet

    Thank God Lagos people proved useful!

    Weh done sirs and mas!

    As for those that see accidents and walk away like it’s not their business, we see you o!

    Diaris God o!

    Shola

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  • As A Burn Survivor, This Young Lady Shows Us That Her Scars Don’t Define Her
    Some people believe that beauty is skin deep, while some believe that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. But how about a lady that has both kinds of beauty?

    Shalom Nchom does.

    The 20-year old Nigerian was burnt all over her body when hot oil fell on her and her little sister at her mum’s store. She was 9-years old when it happened.

    Shalom had burns on her face, ears, head and shoulders. She also lost most of her hair.

    After this happened, things were not the same for her. She became a sort of pariah. Her friends ran away from her and she began to have suicidal thoughts.

    Shalom’s aunt who lived in America was able to get her and her family visas to America, so she could have reconstructive surgery.

    It was when she met other burn victims with cases worse than hers that she began to see things differently.

    She began using makeup at the age of thirteen as a way to cover up her scars.

    She used it as her way of dealing with the bullying she faced in school, because of her looks. But despite using makeup, she says that it isn’t the reason why she’s happy. She’s happy because she loves herself.

    Shalom Nchom is now a freelance makeup artist and Youtube vlogger.

    Shalom began doing makeup for her friends and classmates who admired her work. Her Youtube channel is a medium through which she inspires other burn victims.

    Shalom believes that we should all love ourselves, makeup or no makeup.

    Watch her video.

    chioma

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