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malaise

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Sat Dec 10, 2016, 10:07 PM Dec 2016

100s Dead as Church Roof collapses in Nigerla

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-38279101
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A church roof has collapsed in Uyo, south-eastern Nigeria, killing at least 60 people attending the ordination of a bishop, reports say.

Hundreds of people were inside the Reigners Bible Church including the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel, when the roof collapsed, Nigerian media report.

Mr Emmanuel was said to be unhurt.

The church was still under construction and workers had rushed to complete it for the ordination, witnesses said
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Latest news says at least 200 persons are presumed dead.
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