Great Nigeria Tower Fire: Lady Cries Out As Parents Lose Store to Flames, Worries Over Her Father
- A Nigerian lady cried out over her parents' store that was set ablaze in the 22-storey building fire at Lagos Island.
- She worried over how her father would take the news as she stated that it was the second time fire destroyed his shop this year.
- The major fire erupted at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street in Lagos Island on December 24, 2025
A lady cried out as her parents' store was affected by a fire that engulfed a 22-storey building in Lagos Island, Lagos State.
Emergency responders battled the fire at the plaza known as the Great Nigeria Insurance House, located on Martins Street in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State, on December 24, 2025.
Source: TikTok
In a TikTok video by @r_ita_wendyy, the lady mentioned how she was informed about the news.
She said:
"One minute am in church for vigil mass for Christmas celebration, the next minute am in Lagos Island trying to pack out my parents' goods from their store cause of their plaza is on the fire and the annoying is it's for the second time this year.
"My parent's place of business is on fire. Worst year ever. Worst Christmas ever. I don’t know how my dad will handle this God Abegggg."
Watch the TikTok video below:
Reactions as fire destroys lady's parents' store
@JENNY said:
"This Christmas some are grieving some are celebrating. I pray God help you heals us grieving. Got robbed of some of my properties and personal belongings on the 22nd."
@Aarion said:
"so sorry darling , always trust in God, everything will be alright, sending you happiness and joy from here. no matter what the devil does you will still triumph."
@roses4rosa said:
"I’m sorry, as someone who has experienced fire outbreak, I know how painful and heartbreaking this is. May God see you through
@Amara mira said:
"Up until now we have not found my uncle's their shop is in that plaza that collapsed
@MRS BRIGHT said:
"Honestly, that was how we lost two shops last year too may God give you guys strength to overcome it not easy."
@MegaSam said:
"That's burnt offering if it's second time, just know they are stepping higher in multiple folds...I wish them all the best."
@fabriceguedegbe2 said:
"Every December it burns, always in the same area, or rather, always in the same places. Or maybe it's some kind of end-of-year ritual, because it's getting strange."
@MÖTÝ said:
"So they are unable to off the fire before it escalate..... Which country be this did you know how many people life wey don spoil like this."
Source: TikTok
In a related story, a Nigerian lady sent a strong message to her customers as the fire affected her shop.
Woman loses 2 shops to Lagos Island fire
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian businesswoman wept bitterly as she lost her two shops in the fire incident at the Great Nigeria Tower in Lagos Island.
She showed a video of her shops before the fire and after the flames affected them, and many people felt sorry for her.
Source: Legit.ng
