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Nigerian model Ololade Ayelabola has made history by setting the record for the longest distance walked on a catwalk.

She covered an astonishing 125.11 kilometers (77.74 miles) during a five-day fashion event held in Lagos.

The 26-year-old embarked on the record-breaking journey after being rejected by a Lagos Fashion Week event due to her height.

Driven by resilience and a desire to challenge conventional beauty standards, Ayelabola created her own platform to promote inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry.

Her achievement not only highlights her determination but also sends a powerful message about breaking barriers and redefining beauty ideals in the modeling world.

“While at the auditions, the judges said, ‘Oh you walk well, but you are not tall enough’ and that broke my heart.

“I went home and started thinking about all the models who’d been told no because they aren’t tall enough or have a skin condition, even though they were talented, and how those people would face stereotypes and barriers in different areas of their life.

“So, I decided to create a stage, a runway, where people could showcase their talents”, she confessed.

Taking to their website, GWR wrote: “Nigerian model breaks catwalk record after being told she’s not tall enough for runway!

“Ololade Ayelabola achieved the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model with a staggering total of 125.11 km (77.74 mi) when she staged a fashion show in Lagos last October! But the 26-year-old wasn’t alone up there! The whole event was designed to inspire people to be true to themselves.

“She’s been working as a model for six years, but Ololade was once told she wasn’t tall enough after auditioning to take part in a Lagos Fashion Week event”.

A devastating Fire invaded the popular Rice Mill Market in Wurulum, Markurdi rendering most traders shop less, as properties were reduced to ashes.
Traders cry out for help, seeking government’s intervention in the matter.
There have been massive cries from traders as fire gutted down properties worth millions of naira at the renowned Benue Rice Mill in Wurukum, Makurdi, Benue State.

The incident, which started in the early hours of Monday, March 17, caused significant damage to affected shops, as rice and processing equipment were reduced to ashes.

Daily Report Nigeria gathered that eyewitnesses reported the blaze began near the River Benue Bridgerapidly consuming several shops and essential milling equipment.

Although operatives of the State Fire Service arrived at the scene and prevented the fire from spreading to other shops, unfortunately, some had already been affected, with processed and unprocessed rice, milling machines, and other goods completely burnt.

Among the affected traders is Mercy Hanmaikyur, who suffered significant losses from the incident. She estimated her damages at about ₦10 million.

Mercy lamented, “This shop was opened last December, and I have invested about ₦10 million. I had three machines—a de-stoning machine, a rice polishing machine—and many bags of processed and unprocessed rice. Everything was burnt.”

Another victim of the incident, Iorwa Jeremiah, also shared his loss. He told newsmen that the fire spread so quickly that no one could save anything from his shop.

Jeremiah stated, “I got a call in the early hours of today. By the time I arrived, I saw other shop owners with firefighters trying to put out the fire. Unfortunately, the damage had already been done.”

Meanwhile, the chairman of the rice mill market, Mr. Terva Igyar, confirmed the huge extent of the damage, noting that several shops, milling machines, and numerous bags of rice were destroyed. He also stated that he had reported the incident to the appropriate authorities for necessary action.

Speaking on the cause of the fire incident, Mr. Terva emphasized that electricity was unlikely to be responsible, as the shops lacked power connections. At the moment, the exact cause of the inferno is yet unknown, as investigations are currently ongoing.

Affected traders are appealing to the state governor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, and other state authorities for immediate assistance to help rebuild their livelihoods.

This is not the first fire outbreak in the state. Benue State has witnessed similar tragedies in the past. For instance, in February 2025, a fire devastated the Ihiokwu Main Market in Obi Local Government Area, resulting in losses amounting to millions of naira.

The frequency of such incidents underscores the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and infrastructure improvements in Benue’s marketplaces to prevent future occurrences.