Apongbon market fire: The aftermath
By Guardian Exclusive
28 March 2022 |
5:24 am
On Wednesday, fire gutted shops situated under the Apongbon section of the Eko Bridge in Lagos. Now, victims of the inferno are calling on the government to offer any form of assistance to help ease the feeling of hopelessness.
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