PDP In Edo State, insists on challenging Oshiomhole’s Victory.

Charles Airhiavbere, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last Edo State governorship election may have chosen to ignore his party and continue the challenge of his loss in court.

Mr. Airhiavbere lost to the candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and incumbent, Adams Oshiomhole, in the July 14 election. He filed a petition against Mr. Oshiomhole’s victory alleging irregularities in the election.

The PDP in a statement by its Edo State Chapter Chairman, Dan Orbih, on Monday said it would not challenge Mr. Oshiomhole’s victory in court.

“PDP has decided not to file any petition before the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in the interest of the state,” Mr. Orbih said.

Sources close to the PDP candidate however say he would defy his party and proceed with his petition against the Governor.

Building collapses in Abuja, killing 2, injuring 9 persons

A building has just collapsed in Dutse Alhaji, an Abuja suburb, killing two people and injuring nine others.
Although details of the incident is still sketchy, the National Emergency Management Agency says rescuers were still at the scene of the incident battling to rescue more trapped victims.
The nine rescued victims have been rushed to hospital, NEMA spokesperson, Yushau Shuaibu, said.

Kogi Governor visits Church, victims of Okene attack

Governor Idris Wada

Governor Idris Wada of Kogi on Tuesday visited the Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene, Kogi, where at least 16 worshippers, including the church pastor, were killed by gunmen on Monday during a Bible study.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mohammed Katsina, who conducted the governor round, said that two attackers arrived at the church on foot at about 7. 30 p.m and switched off the power before opening fire on worshippers.
At the General Hospital, Okene where nine of the 17 injured victims are being treated, one of the victims, Lawal Yusuf Itokpa, said worshippers were taken by surprise.
Another victim, Samuel Ayodele, said he lost his wife and a child.
While commiserating with the church, Mr. Wada said the congregation should not be discouraged.