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Tuggar Arrives Kuwait on Historic Visit
Tuggar Arrives Kuwait on Historic Visit
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria is aiming at strengthening diplomatic ties with Kuwait with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar arriving the Gulf nation for a landmark working visit.
The visit, which runs from 5th to 8th February 2025, marks the first time a Nigerian Foreign Minister has visited Kuwait since the establishment of diplomatic relations on 31st January 1970 (55 years ago).
According to a statement on Wednesday by the minister’s spokesman, Alkasim AbdulKadir, during the visit Tuggar will engage in strategic discussions with his Kuwaiti counterpart, H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and sign key bilateral agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
The visit will also include high-level meetings with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, and a courtesy call on His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait.
Tuggar and his Kuwaiti counterpart will formalize several agreements designed to deepen cooperation, including: Joint Commission for Cooperation: Establishing a framework for stronger bilateral ties; Bilateral Consultations MoU: Strengthening diplomatic engagements between both Foreign Ministries; Diplomatic Training Cooperation MoU aimed at enhancing capacity building and diplomatic expertise exchange.
The statement read: “Additionally, discussions will be held on advancing negotiations on economic, trade, investment, science and technology, and agricultural cooperation agreements.
“As part of the visit, Ambassador Tuggar will meet with Kuwait’s Minister of Petroleum, Tariq Suleiman Al-Roumi, and the Director-General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Waleed Al-Bahar.
“The Minister will also participate in a business lunch hosted by Kuwaiti authorities, attended by leading business figures and investors.
“This visit is expected to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and investment ties between Nigeria and Kuwait, opening new avenues for cooperation across multiple sectors.”
Tuggar Arrives Kuwait on Historic Visit
Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh
By: Zagazola Makama
A dispute between two brothers over mango harvesting in Benishiekh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has resulted in the death of one and the hospitalization of the other.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 9:00 AM when Kajdi Kachalla, 40, and his younger brother, Baba Goni Kachalla, 28, engaged in a physical altercation at their mango plantation in Ajari Area, Benishiekh.
During the fight, both men inflicted serious head and mouth injuries on each other using wooden sticks. Police operatives responded swiftly and evacuated them to the General Hospital in Benishiekh.
However, Kajdi Kachalla was pronounced dead, while Baba Goni remains under medical care.
The deceased’s body was later released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh
Security Guard, Two Others Arrested for Stealing Sewing Machines from Maiduguri Skills Center
By: Zagazola Makama
The Borno State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a security guard, for allegedly stealing 19 sewing machine heads from the Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Center in Maiduguri.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident that the security guard, Kaka Modu Mustapha, 34, conspired with two teenagers, Bukar Mustapha, 16, and Ibrahim Mohammed, 17, to steal the machines on March 22.
So far, six of the stolen sewing machine heads have been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining items. The suspects are in police custody and will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.
The Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Center is a community project aimed at empowering youth and women through vocational training.
Security Guard, Two Others Arrested for Stealing Sewing Machines from Maiduguri Skills Center
Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno
By:Zagazola Makama
A notorious kidnapper identified as Garba (surname unknown), who had been on the wanted list of security agencies, has been arrested in Gombi Town, Adamawa State.
Police sources in Borno said that the arrest was carried out on March 26 at about 12:00 p.m. by a joint patrol team comprising police operatives and professional hunters following credible intelligence.
During preliminary investigations, the suspect confessed to being in possession of one locally made AK-47 rifle and a locally made pistol. The weapons were recovered.
However, while being transported to the police station, Garba attempted to escape and was shot. He was rushed to Cottage Hospital, Gombi, where he was confirmed dead.
Wanted Kidnapper Arrested, Killed While Attempting Escape in Borno
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