Nigeria, March 30 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, is set to resign on Monday to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State, an aide of the minister has disclosed.

President Bola Tinubu had directed ministers and other political appointees with 2027 election ambitions to resign by March 31. The directive was conveyed in a circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

An aide of the minister, who asked not to be named because they were not authorised to speak to journalists in the matter, said the minister had concluded plans to quit and prepare for the APC nomination process.

Mr Tuggar's move comes in the wake of the recently concluded 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) Nat...