On the 29th of May 2015 the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom state swore to an oath as follows “I Gabriel Udom Emmanuel do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, I will discharge my duties to... Read More

April 27, 2017

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Many feared injured as building collapses in Lagos

A building under construction has collapsed in Lekki. It is not known how many casualties there are but the Lagos State Emergency response team were on ground to attend to the victims. The injured victims were taken to a hospital in the Ikate area of Lekki. The building located in NICON Town Estate, Admiralty Way,... Read More

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March 26, 2017

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3-storey building collapses in Anambra

by Dolapo Adelana An uncompleted twin three-storey building located at Nkwo-Eziudo market along the Ogidi-Abatete road, Ogidi near Onitsha has collapsed with no case of death or injuries reported. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the incident occurred on Saturday at about 2.30pm when workers had left the construction site. Residents in the... Read More

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March 7, 2017

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‘Audu Maikori collapses in Lagos, hospitalised’

Chocolate City Boss, Audu Maikori reportedly collapsed on Tuesday during the 2017 Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) annual lecture, The Sun reports. According to the newspaper, he was received by doctors at the venue of the event and was taken to St. Nicholas Hospital after. The report said Maikori was taking selfies... Read More

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January 25, 2017

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Why the power sector is almost collapsing- Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said vandalism and liquidity issues has led to the collapse of the power sector. Fashola spoke at a press briefing at the end of a meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. Fashola said the Escravos Lagos pipeline and the... Read More

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December 10, 2016

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Many feared dead as church building collapses in Akwa Ibom

Many persons are feared dead after a church building collapsed in Akwa Ibom. The incident occurred on Saturday at the Reigners Bible Church during the bishopric consecration of the pastor, Akan Week. “Pastor Akan Week was being consecrated today so the programme was holding inside the Church when suddenly, the whole building collapsed,” one witness... Read More

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November 28, 2016

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BREAKING: Legislative aide dies at National Assembly entrance

A legislative aide on Monday died at the entrance of the National Assembly, Punch reports. The medical team at the National Assembly was unable to resuscitate him, even as he was rushed to the ambulance immediately after collapsing. Details later…

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November 19, 2016

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How I have saved Nigeria’s economy from total collapse – Emefiele

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has said two policies he implemented have saved the country’s economy from total collapse. He said this while speaking at the All Civil Society National Economic Summit in Abuja, in a message conveyed by his aide, Emmanuel Ukeje. According to Emefiele, these policies have made... Read More

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September 23, 2016

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Nigerians would have been refugees if Buhari was not elected – Oni

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni on Thursday said Nigeria would have collapsed if President Muhammadu Buhari was not elected into power. Oni while speaking to Vanguard said Buhari saved Nigeria from being destroyed completely. He said the present administration has nothing to do with the sliding economy, and as such should not be... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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Nigerian-born doctor says Hillary Clinton may have been poisoned

A Nigerian-born US doctor, Bennet Omalu has alleged that Democratic candidate at the forthcoming US Presidential might have been poisoned after she collapsed at the 9/11 memorial service on Sunday. Bennet Omalu is well-known and respected for his works in chronic traumatic encephalopathy- a brain degenerative disease. Omalu said Hillary Clinton might have been poisoned by... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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Was Hillary Clinton replaced with a body double after she collapsed? (PHOTOS)

Democratic candidate in the forthcoming US Presidential election, Hillary Clinton had collapsed at the 9/11 memorial in Manhattan on Sunday. She then reappeared hours later outside of her daughter’s apartment appearing much healthier and hugging a girl before posing for pictures. Internet conspiracy theorists have now said the woman who came out of Chelsea Clinton’s... Read More

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June 8, 2016

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Makoko floating school brought down by rainstorm (PHOTOS)

The famous Makoko floating school, on Wednesday, collapsed after it was hit by heavy rainstorm. The building, which is located in Yaba, lagos, was designed by Nigerian architect Kunle Adeyemi and has been recognised globally, even going on to win the Design Museum’s Design of the Year Award. Pictures of the collapsed school:

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May 14, 2016

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Many dead as shopping mall collapses in Abeokuta

Deaths have been allegedly reported following the collapse of a four-storey shopping mall still under construction at Itokun in Abeokuta, Ogun state on Friday. Many were also still trapped and alive under the rubbles. The shopping mall is said to be constructed by the Ogun state government but there has been any statement from the government. See... Read More

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May 7, 2016

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Cameroon footballer, Patrick Ekeng dies after collapsing on football pitch (WATCH)

Patrick Ekeng, Cameroon midfielder who plays for Dinamo Bucharest, on Friday, collapsed on the pitch and subsequently died. The 26-year-old midfielder is believed to have died of a suspected heart attack. Ekeng fell to the floor in the 70th minute of a Romanian league match between Dinamo and Viitorul and was pronounced dead in the... Read More

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March 8, 2016

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Building collapses in Lekki, four dead

A five-storey building has collapsed at Chisco bus-stop, opposite Oando Lekki Phase 1, Lagos with at least four people reportedly dead. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that the collapse happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning, adding that rescue operation is ongoing. NEMA spokesperson, Ibrahim Farinloye, revealed that more dead bodies have been... Read More

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February 18, 2016

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‘I’m not in Nigeria’ | Ngige laughs off reports of collapse

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has denied reports that he ‘collapsed’ at the National Assembly, earlier on Thursday. The report- which emanated from an online news platform, asserted that Ngige collapsed on the floor of the House of Representatives during budget defence. The minister revealed to Punch Newspapers that he’s presently... Read More

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November 7, 2015

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4 siblings die in building collapse in Lagos

A building has collapsed in Magodo, Lagos, and 4 people including 3 children have been confirmed dead. A mudslide caused by the heavy downpour of Saturday morning led to the collapse of the building, a bungalow located at Orisha Street, Isheri, Magodo. The victims; Sylva Odiah, 24; Sayo Odiah,15; Clinton Odiah, 11 and eight year-old Endurance Odiah, belong to the... Read More

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September 13, 2015

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7 children killed as school building collapses in Jos

About 7 children have died after Abu Naima Primary and Secondary School, in Bukuru area of Jos, Plateau, collapsed on Sunday evening. The children had reportedly gone to to the school for Islamic lessons. The bulding collapsed at about 6:30pm while the school was holding its evening classes. The pupils are believed to be between the ages... Read More

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July 8, 2015

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Court indicts T.B Joshua over the collapse of church building

The Lagos coroner, Oyetade Komolafe, has indicted the head of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Temitope Joshua, over the collapsed six-storey building belonging to his church which killed 116 persons on September 12, 2014. According to Punch, Komolafe has called for the investigation and possible prosecution of the two Structural Engineers who built the collapsed... Read More

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May 19, 2015

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Pastor Tunde Bakare is “hale, hearty and in good spirits”

by Kolapo Olapoju The Executive Council of The Latter Rain Assembly has issued a statement regarding the collapse of Pastor Tunde Bakare during a lecture on Monday, May 18. The founding pastor of the assembly had slumped while speaking at “Renaissance Capital- 6th Annual Pan- African Investor Conference” in Lagos. The brief statement released by the church’s executive... Read More

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November 12, 2014

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#Synagogue building collapse: Did TB Joshua compose a tribute song for victims? (WATCH)

by Jewel Stephen Prophet T.B. Joshua’s official YouTube channel ‘Emmanuel TV’ has released a song dedicated to those who lost their lives in the tragic incident which left over 100 dead in September 2014. The song titled, ‘Heaven Is Our Home’ was sung by South African soprano opera singer, Kimmy Skota who is renowned for her touring with... Read More

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September 29, 2014

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Terrible: Another church building collapses in Edo (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Another church has reportedly collapsed in Edo State with no casualties recorded. The building which belongs to the Liberty Power Bible Church Incorporated, collapsed around 1:30 pm after a heavy rainstorm on Sunday. The building which is located at Asoro Slope, off Ekenwan Road in Benin, reportedly affected a residential structure close to... Read More

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September 23, 2014

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@Survivor17 : Dealing with ‘Sin-Agog’ (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi By now, nearly the whole world has heard about the Synagogue church building that collapsed last week in Lagos, Nigeria. As if it wasn’t bad enough that the congregation of the Synagogue stopped the rescue teams and first responders from reaching the victims of the crumbled building on time, Nigerians were then... Read More

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September 20, 2014

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Photos emerge from the church collapse in Edo (NSFW)

by Iyobosa Omoregie The death toll in the church building collapse in Edo state has risen to three. The structure which belonged to Christ Chosen Church of God yesterday collapsed at Uzama Street, Uzebu quarters in Egor Local Government Area killing while some men were trying to demolish it. It was said to have been vacated... Read More

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September 19, 2014

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Another church building falls down, this time in Edo State

by Akan Ido A one-storey church building has collapsed in Edo State exactly a week after a guest house within the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) collapsed, killing scores of worshippers. Reports say the recent building collapse occurred earlier today at Uzama Street, Uzebu quarters in Egor Local Government Area killing... Read More

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September 18, 2014

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South Africa’s Zuma promises to ‘do everything in his power’ following Synagogue building collapse

by Kolapo Olapoju South African President, Jacob Zuma has stated his government’s determination to do everything within its power to assist the families of 67 South Africans, who were killed in last week’s collapse of a building in T.B Joshua’s Synagogue church of all nations (SCOAN). A multi-storey hotel building collapsed on Friday, 12 September,... Read More

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September 14, 2014

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Video showing moment when Synagogue Church building collapsed surfaces

by Isi Esene On Sunday 14th April 2014, Prophet T.B. Joshua played to his congregation and Emmanuel TV viewers worldwide shocking footage captured by security cameras of the horrific moment a guest-house collapsed within the church premises. Joshua, speaking to a packed auditorium of worshippers seemingly undeterred by the tragic incident that transpired days earlier,... Read More

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February 10, 2014

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Sonala Olumhense: The APC is no better than the PDP

by Sonala Olumhense Only a fool would trust the APC, as currently established, to be any different, let alone better than, the PDP, which is currently collapsing on its head. As a writer who has questioned the heart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I am pleased to notice that it is clarifying its mission... Read More

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December 14, 2013

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Authorities warn Niger Bridge on the verge of collapse

by Adeola Balogun According to the President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Tim Anosike, the Niger bridge is on the verge of collapse. Anosike said yesterday that the bridge might collapse much earlier than forecasted by its designers. He said this during a speech he gave in the bustling commercial city of Onitsha in... Read More

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Nigerians would have been refugees if Buhari was not elected – Oni

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Makoko floating school brought down by rainstorm (PHOTOS)

Many dead as shopping mall collapses in Abeokuta

Cameroon footballer, Patrick Ekeng dies after collapsing on football pitch (WATCH)

Building collapses in Lekki, four dead

‘I’m not in Nigeria’ | Ngige laughs off reports of collapse

4 siblings die in building collapse in Lagos

7 children killed as school building collapses in Jos

Court indicts T.B Joshua over the collapse of church building

Pastor Tunde Bakare is “hale, hearty and in good spirits”

#Synagogue building collapse: Did TB Joshua compose a tribute song for victims? (WATCH)

Terrible: Another church building collapses in Edo (PHOTO)

@Survivor17 : Dealing with ‘Sin-Agog’ (Y! Superblogger)

Photos emerge from the church collapse in Edo (NSFW)

Another church building falls down, this time in Edo State

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