Yusuf Tuggar
Yusuf Tuggar is Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs. He has recently defended President Bola Tinubu's administration against accusations from state governors, arguing that the administration has made significant strides in fiscal reforms and has been unfairly criticized by political rivals.
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Yusuf Tuggar is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and is believed to be eyeing the governorship seat of Bauchi State.
4 Ministers May Quit Tinubu's Cabinet for 2027 Elections
Nigeria· 2026-03-07
Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, conveyed Nigeria's congratulatory message to Ghana on its independence anniversary.
Nigeria Congratulates Ghana on 69th Independence DayNigeria· 2026-03-06
Yusuf Tuggar is the Minister of Foreign Affairs who led the Nigerian delegation in signing the agreement.
Nigeria & Angola Sign Visa Exemption for Diplomatic PassportNigeria· 2026-02-15
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, had previously attributed the delay to funding challenges, currency fluctuations affecting foreign missions, and the President’s focus on economic reforms.
Why Tinubu’s Ambassadors Face Rejection by Host NationsNigeria· 2026-02-08
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said the Christmas-Day strikes were approved by Tinubu and involved Nigerian forces.
Dozens of Muslims 'massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor
Ghana· 2026-02-06
Yusuf Tuggar confirmed that Nigeria approved the operation and supplied the intelligence for the strikes.
Police won’t disclose details of US airstrikes – HundeyinNigeria· 2026-01-14
Yusuf Tuggar is the Nigerian Foreign Minister who discussed ongoing military operations with the United States against terrorist groups.
نيجيريا: الضربات المشتركة مع أميركا ضد جماعات إرهابية ستتواصل
United Arab Emirates· 2025-12-26Yusuf Tuggar is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria who provided intelligence for a US airstrike on terrorist targets.
Govt Gave Intel & Approved OperationNigeria· 2025-12-26
Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s foreign minister, stated that the country provided intelligence for the US strikes.
FG signals more strikes likely in 'joint' US operationsNigeria· 2025-12-26
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace.
Nigeria Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar apologises over Burkina Faso military flight
United Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Yusuf Tuggar is the Minister of Foreign Affairs who addressed an engagement session on strengthening Nigeria’s conflict prevention framework.
FG Moves to Strengthen Nigeria's Early Warning SystemNigeria· 2025-12-17
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar stated that President Bola Tinubu had agreed to give Dias protection inside the Nigerian embassy.
Nigeria grants asylum to presidential candidate Fernando DiasUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Yusuf Tuggar is the Nigerian Foreign Minister discussing security cooperation with the US.
Po Donaldo Trumpo grasinimų Nigerija su JAV aptarė saugumo klausimus
Lithuania· 2025-11-18Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said the country is committed to fighting violent extremism, but it also celebrates its religious diversity.
Trump threatens military attack on Nigeria in response to alleged persecution of Christians
Canada· 2025-11-03
Yusuf Tuggar is Nigeria's foreign minister who criticized Cruz's comments.
Ted Cruz erhebt Vorwürfe: Christenverfolgung in Nigeria?
Switzerland· 2025-10-17
Yusuf Tuggar is Nigeria's foreign minister who criticized the pressure on African countries to accept Venezuelan nationals.
Le président du Ghana annonce que son pays accepte d’accueillir des Africains de l’Ouest expulsés des Etats-Unis
France· 2025-09-11
Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar expressed concerns about accepting Venezuelan prisoners.
Trump faces backlash over African deportation dealsCanada· 2025-08-14
Yusuf Tuggar is the Nigerian Foreign Minister who expressed resistance to American pressure regarding visa restrictions.
Die USA lassen Migranten nach Afrika ausschaffenSwitzerland· 2025-07-26
Yusuf Tuggar is the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs who commented on the pressure from the United States regarding deported migrants.
En esta parte de África queda el pequeño país donde Estados Unidos deportó a un grupo de “monstruos” criminales | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-07-19
Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s foreign minister, expressed concerns about being pressured to accept foreign deportees.
Eswatini: Outrage over arrival of foreign US deportees in tiny African nation
United States· 2025-07-17
Yusuf Tuggar is the Minister of Foreign Affairs who was part of the delegation for Buhari's burial.
Boakai Pays Touching Tribute to Late Buhari | News
Liberia· 2025-07-15
He was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar.
Buhari's Remains Return to NigeriaNigeria· 2025-07-14
Yusuf Tuggar claims that the USA is pressuring African countries to act as safe third countries for deported Venezuelans.
Trump skal ha presset afrikanske land til å ta imot deporterte venezuelanere
Norway· 2025-07-12
Yusuf Tuggar, the Nigerian foreign minister, stated that Nigeria could not accept Venezuelan deportees due to its own problems.
Nigeria says US pressuring Africa to accept Venezuelan deportees
Guyana· 2025-07-11Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, expressed concerns about accepting deported Venezuelans.
EEUU presiona a África para acoger venezolanos
Venezuela· 2025-07-11
Yusuf Tuggar is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria who discussed the challenges of accepting Venezuelan deportees.
Nigeria Rejects US Pressure on Venezuelan DeportationsNigeria· 2025-07-11The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, participated in the bilateral meeting.
Tinubu Tackles Bottlenecks, Aims for BoNigeria· 2025-07-06
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, had hinted at the leadership change during the closing session of the 94th Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers.
Tinubu's Last ECOWAS Meeting: New Leader ElectedNigeria· 2025-06-22
Yusuf Tuggar has dismissed as false the reports claiming that Nigerian nationals have been abandoned in Iran.
Iran Nigerians: Minister Denies Abandonment ClaimsNigeria· 2025-06-21
Yusuf Tuggar has raised concerns over the inclusion of all ECOWAS member states in a new wave of United States visa restrictions.
US Visa Restrictions Threaten West Africa ProsperityNigeria· 2025-06-18