Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
Thousands of fishermen have descended on the Matan Fadan river, a UNESCO heritage site that snakes through lush vegetation in the village of Argungu in Nigeria's northwest.
Nigeria’s federal government supports a range of iconic festivals that celebrate the country’s rich culture as of 2026. Legit.ng highlights these events.
Nigeria has agreed to serve as the pilot country for the formal implementation of the Regional Record of Authorised Fishing Vessels in West Africa. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and Chairman ...
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the revival of Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival after 10 years hiatus is an indication that Nigeria is peaceful and ...
Nigeria has agreed to serve as the pilot country for the formal implementation of the Regional Record of Authorised Fishing Vessels in West Africa. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and Chairman ...
A man holds up a duck after winning the wild duck catching competition at the Argungu cultural fishing festival in Argungu, in Kebbi, northern Nigeria, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
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