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UNGA 80: Tuggar hails Nigeria’s call for debt justice, fair global order

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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has praised the national statement presented by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, describing it as a bold push for debt justice, reform, and a

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Tuggar hails Rwanda’s progress, reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to stronger ties

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has praised Rwanda’s resilience and socio-economic progress, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and bilateral ties with the East African nation. Tuggar extended his warmest congratulations to Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwanda’s Minister of

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Tuggar charts path for deeper Afro-Caribbean unity in Saint Lucia

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By Ukpono Ukpong In a move to deepen Afro-Caribbean solidarity, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has engaged in high-level bilateral talks with Saint Lucia’s Minister for External Affairs, Honourable Alva Romanus Baptiste, as part of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to the Caribbean nation. According to a Special Assistant

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Nigeria’s democracy key to regional peace stability – Tuggar

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By Ukpono Ukpong Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has declared Nigeria’s democratic tradition a stabilising force in the West African region, calling it a model worthy of emulation as the subcontinent faces growing political uncertainty. He made the statement in a press release signed by his spokesman Alkasim Abdulkadir on Wednesday

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Eid al-Adha: Tuggar preaches unity, sacrifice, peace, condoles flood victims

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called on Nigerians to embrace the core values of unity, sacrifice, and peace as the nation joins the global Muslim community in marking the Eid al-Adha celebration. His message, rooted in spiritual reflection and national solidarity, was delivered in a statement signed […]

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Foreign Affairs Minister Explains Face-off With Bauchi Gov

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By Agency Report The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has opened up on the reported altercation he had with Bauchi State government officials recently. He debunked reports alleging a clash between him and the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Jatau. Tuggar clarified that the altercation was not with the Deputy Governor […]