A devastating fire has engulfed Focus Holiday Inn, a prominent hotel located in the Garki area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The fire reportedly broke out around 3 a.m. when a guest, who was alarmed by the blaze, rushed to the reception to alert the staff.
The fire began in one section of the three-story building and quickly spread to other parts, causing extensive damage. Despite multiple attempts to contact the fire service, initial efforts were unsuccessful. However, fire service officials have since arrived and are working to contain the blaze.
Meanwhile, Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde addressed concerns about her safety in relation to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. In a statement posted on her Instagram, she reassured fans that she and her family are safe and clarified that she did not leave Los Angeles due to the fires, as some reports had suggested.