President Bola Ahmed Tinubu added colour and prestige to the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival in Kebbi State as thousands gathered to celebrate Nigeria’s rich traditions, unity, and enduring cultural identity. Below are pictures from the festival:
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja
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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a testament to the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and across the country. Speaking at the grand finale of the festival in Argungu, the President pledged sustained Federal Government support for...
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President of the Africa Development Study Centre (ADSC), Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, has called on the Federal Government to urgently protect Nigerians abroad and restore the country’s global standing, following recurring attacks on citizens in South Africa. Oluwafemi, who is also an international development consultant and member of the...
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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday embarked on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris. While in the state, the President would also headline the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as the special...
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Nigerian music superstar Davido has once again taken over social media after hosting viral chef Daddym at his Lagos residence and rewarding him with a generous ₦10 million gift. Videos from the private gathering, which first surfaced on TikTok before spreading rapidly to X on February 13, 2026, showed...
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