In a shocking turn of events on Tuesday night, July 8, 2025, Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Iyabo Ojo revealed that her office building was engulfed by flames. The incident reportedly occurred around 7 p.m., sending waves of concern through fans and colleagues alike.
Taking to Instagram shortly after the fire was put out, the actress shared the emotional news with a heartfelt caption:
“This just happened today the 8th of July 2025, Around 7pm. My office building caught fire.
Thank you to the Nigerian Fire Service and my staff for salvaging what was left. Thankfully no lives were lost.
The devil tested us today but God said no.
With God on my side we will bounce back bigger and better.”
Alongside her words, Iyabo posted a sobering video of the aftermath, showing parts of the building blackened and damaged, with signs of the fire’s intensity evident across the structure. Though visibly shaken, her tone remained defiant and filled with faith.
This is not the first time Iyabo Ojo has had to weather a personal storm. The mother of two and founder of Fespris Limited has built a reputation for her resilience both in and outside of the movie industry. From navigating single motherhood to running multiple businesses, including her restaurant, beauty parlour, and PR firm, she has consistently shown that setbacks only fuel her drive.
As news of the fire broke, fans and celebrities flooded the comment section of her post with messages of love, support, and prayers. Many praised her for staying strong in the face of adversity, while others thanked God that no lives were lost.
Though details of the cause of the fire remain unclear, the quick response from the Nigerian Fire Service helped prevent what could have been a far worse disaster. Ojo also gave a special nod to her staff, commending them for their swift action in salvaging what they could.
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