Nollywood actress, Ini Edo on Sunday recounted how she escaped the collapse of the Reigners Bible Church building in Uyo on Saturday. The building which gave way during a church service reportedly led to the death of over 200 persons and injured many others. While being thankful, Ini Edo narrated how she was held in... Read More

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December 11, 2016

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Uyo church building collapse leaves ‘over 200 people dead’

The collapse of the Reigners Bible Church in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday has left over 200 people dead. This was disclosed by a professor and chief medical director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Etete Peters. “We only lost one person in the hospital except those that were brought dead. In... Read More

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December 10, 2016

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Gov. Emmanuel says he was in Reigners Bible Church when it collapsed

Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel has confirmed reports as to his whereabouts during the collapse of a church building in the state. In a press statement signed by Personal Assistant to Governor for Information, Mr. Ekerette Udoh, Emmanuel said he was inside the building when it came crashing. The governor, who commiserated with the families... Read More

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