Argungu fishing contest resumes after years on pause

Thousands of fishermen gathered at the Matan Fadan river in Nigeria’s Argungu for the annual fishing festival, using traditional methods to catch fish. Despite security concerns, President Bola Tinubu attended the event where a champion landed a 130-pound croaker fish. The festival, originating in 1934, symbolizes unity and community pride in the region, although attendance has decreased due to insecurity in northern Nigeria.

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