Fresh FM Head Office Ibadan Goes Up in Flames
By: Olufemi Orunsola
A devastating Friday evening fire incident has consumed the head office of a popular private radio station owned by Maverick Nigerian musician and broadcaster, Olayinka Joel Ayefele.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the unfortunate incident was confirmed in a press release by the Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Fresh FM Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited, Samson Akindele.
The statement by Akindele reads in part, "We are sad to inform the general public that the the Head Office of Fresh FM Nigeria, Challenge - Ibadan was razed by a devastating fire incident this evening, August 15, 2025.
"In the ensuing mishap, the studios of Fresh 105.9 and Blast 98.3 were badly burnt, with proximal offices like the newsroom, the transmitter/server room and several equipment that got razed during active operations.
It further said, "All efforts to fight the fire, before the arrival of the professional fire fighters, with our in-house fire extinguishers proved abortive because of the strength of the inferno.
"We can't immediately quantify the extent of the damage caused by the devastating inferno, the cause of which is also yet to be ascertained presently.
"We heartily appreciate everyone good-spirited Nigerians who joined us in fighting the inferno. From the residents around our studio complex who were the first responders to passersby and the officials of the Oyo Fire Service, we appreciate everyone for their assistance during the emergency."
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