yusuf tuggar

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu's March 31 deadline for political appointees seeking elective office has triggered a wave of resignations across the federal government, with at least three ministers, Yusuf Tuggar (Foreign Affairs), Saidu Alkali (Transportation), and Yusuf Sununu (State...

The Digest: Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has resigned from his position to pursue his political ambition to run for governor of Bauchi State. The resignation was confirmed on Monday in a brief statement by the ministry's spokesperson. Tuggar, who hails from Udubo in...

The Digest: Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar is expected to resign from his position to pursue the Bauchi State governorship ahead of the 2027 elections, according to sources familiar with the development. The anticipated move follows President Bola Tinubu's directive requiring all...

The Digest: Nigeria hosted the 8th ministerial dialogue with the European Union last Monday, led by Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. The EU reaffirmed its position as Nigeria's largest trading partner and invited President Bola Tinubu for an...

The Digest: The European Union has announced a €290 million investment package for Nigeria to support digital infrastructure, healthcare manufacturing, agriculture, and migration management. The funding was unveiled during the eighth Nigeria–EU ministerial dialogue in Abuja, co-chaired by...

The Digest: At least four ministers in President Tinubu's cabinet are reportedly preparing to resign their appointments to pursue political ambitions in the 2027 elections, particularly in states where incumbent governors will complete their constitutionally allowed two terms. Minister of...

The Digest: Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the board of the African Central Bank (ACB), following a decision by the African Union Executive Council at its 39th session. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar announced the development in a statement, describing it as a "landmark...

The Digest: Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has confirmed that Nigeria supplied the intelligence and that President Bola Tinubu gave formal approval for the recent US airstrike on terrorist targets in Sokoto. Key Points: Tuggar stated the operation resulted from sustained security...

The Digest: The 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel detained in Burkina Faso after an emergency landing last week have been safely transferred to Ghana, marking a diplomatic resolution to a tense regional incident. The soldiers arrived in Accra aboard a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and were...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso after a Nigerian Air Force jet entered Burkinabè airspace without authorisation and made an emergency landing, resulting in the brief detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen. Key Points: The aircraft...

The Digest: Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and its 11 crew members, who had been detained for two weeks after making a precautionary landing due to technical issues. The release followed a diplomatic intervention led by Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has confirmed that Nigerian soldiers are still in Burkina Faso after their aircraft made a precautionary landing. According to reports, diplomatic talks are ongoing after the AES nations accused the flight of violating airspace amid rising...

The Digest: A diplomatic discussion turned intensely personal on international television as Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and Canadian politician Goldie Ghamari traded sharp accusations over claims of religious persecution. The confrontation on Piers Morgan’s show revealed the...

The Digest: Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar and broadcaster Piers Morgan have publicly sparred after the Minister demanded their interview about religious persecution in Nigeria be aired without any edits. Key Points: Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar appeared on Piers Morgan's 'Uncensored' show...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has revealed that the United States is exerting pressure on African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, including prisoners. He discussed this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Key Points: The...