nigerian metro news 080519

Insecurity in the North far worse under Buhari than it was under Jonathan— Northern elders The Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, Prof Ango Abdullahi, has said that the Northern region is far more insecured than what it was before the Buhari-led administration came into office in May …...

Kano State House of Assembly may approve the request for the creation of four new Emirates, a development that would reduce the powers of Emir Lamido Sanusi. When the request is made a law and signed by Governor Umar Ganduje, the 4 new Emirates – Bichi, Gaya, … Read more via Daily Post...

Senate President Bukola Saraki has described recent moves by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe him as politically motivated and a witch-hunt. Mr Saraki said the anti-graft agency was only investigating matters that were already settled. The Senate President was...

President Muhammadu Buhari says he will not let Nigerians down in providing effective and good leadership. Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, in a statement, Tuesday night said Buhari gave the assurance after attending the daily Tafsir (Quranic interpretations) marking the month of Ramadan...