Ibadan-based Fresh FM Nigeria has confirmed that its head office in Challenge, Ibadan, was engulfed by a devastating fire on Friday evening, August 15, 2025.
In a statement signed by the Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Samson Akindele, the station described the incident as a “devastating inferno” that caused significant damage across key sections of its broadcasting complex.
The fire reportedly destroyed the studios of Fresh 105.9 FM and Blast 98.3 FM, along with adjoining offices, including the newsroom, transmitter and server room, and several pieces of broadcast equipment. The blaze struck while the station was in active operation.
Staff members attempted to contain the fire with in-house extinguishers before the arrival of professional firefighters, but their efforts were thwarted by the intensity of the flames.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and an official assessment of the damage is still ongoing.
Despite the destruction, the station’s management expressed gratitude to residents, passersby, and officials of the Oyo State Fire Service, who helped contain the fire and prevent further damage.
“We heartily appreciate all good-spirited Nigerians who stood by us during the emergency,” the statement read, acknowledging the solidarity shown by the public during the crisis.
Founded by veteran gospel singer Dr. Yinka Ayefele, Fresh FM has long been one of the most influential private radio stations in the South-West, with its Ibadan headquarters serving as the hub of its operations.
The management assured listeners and stakeholders that updates on the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage would be provided as soon as investigations are concluded.