Nigeria, July 21 -- The Emir of Daura in Katsina State, Umar Faruq-Umar, says he endorsed President Bola Tinubu for reelection because of the honour the president did to his emirate and Katsina State by giving a befitting burial to his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The emir made the endorsement at his palace in Daura on Saturday while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian governors' wives led by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.

The delegation was in Daura to condole with the family of the late former president.

The delegation was received by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, who led them to Daura for condolences.

Sitting beside the governor and Mrs Tinubu, Mr Faruq-Umar thanked the president for the state b...