The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Friday, maintained that the United States military airstrikes conducted in parts of the North-West did not infringe on the nation’s sovereignty or territorial integrity, emphasising that the operation was fully authorised by the Federal Government. Recall that the US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that US […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to a pragmatic, interest-driven foreign policy anchored on economic growth, job creation and strategic global partnerships. Tuggar, said this in a statement issued on Sunday through Alkasim Abdulkadir, his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy. Abdulkadir quoted Tuggar as saying this while […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has met with the British Foreign Secretary to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between both countries across a broad range of areas. The meeting, held at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, focused on shared priorities including trade, investment, security, education, migration, and climate […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar has called for urgent reforms at Nigeria’s Foreign Service Academy, warning that years of neglect have weakened the country’s diplomatic capacity. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Academy’s 26th Regular Course in Abuja, where he represented Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tuggar said the decline of the institution reflected […]
Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated the Super Falcons following their record 10th title win at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a statement released shortly after the team’s 3–2 victory over Morocco in the final, Tuggar hailed the Falcons for their discipline, unity, and resilience—qualities he said reflect the […]