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    Elephant attacks car full of tourists — 80-year-old man dies

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    An 80-year-old American tourist died when an elephant attacked a car with six passengers during a weekend safari in Kafue National Park in western Zambia.

    The others were injured; one of the passengers was evacuated to a hospital in South Africa.

    A video of the tragically-ended expedition was posted on social media. It shows an elephant charging at a car with tourists. It is a vehicle typical of the African bush with a canvas roof hanging over the heads of the passengers.

    The elephant approached the car, ignored the driver’s shouts to scare it away and rolled the vehicle on its side.

    “Our guides are well trained and experienced, but in this case the terrain and vegetation meant the guide’s route was blocked and he could not get the vehicle out of harm’s way quickly enough,” said Keith Vincent, CEO of Wilderness, the safari operator.

    Quoted by Zambian Observer, Vincent assured that the park management was immediately informed and sent a helicopter to the scene of the incident.

    The park, located on the Kafue River, is the oldest and largest national park in Zambia. About 30,000 people live in this southern African country.

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    Katsina Governor Radda champions Nigeria’s arts, culture on visit to federal minister

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    Nigeria global arts culture

    Governor Radda tells Minister Nigeria boasts significant global potential in arts and culture, seeking collaboration for promotion

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    Katsina State seeks tourism collaboration with NTDA

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    Katsina NTDA tourism partnership

    The Katsina State History and Culture Bureau Chief, Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa, has urged closer collaboration with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) to boost tourism in the state

     

    Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa, the Chief of the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau, has called for a strengthened partnership with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) to enhance tourism in Katsina State.

    Also read: FG, Katsina State sign MoU on renewed hope cultural project

    Dr. Masanawa made this appeal during a courtesy visit to the Director General of the NTDA, Mr. Richard Ovie Esewhaye, at the NTDA’s office in Abuja on Tuesday.

    The primary objective of the visit, according to Dr. Masanawa, was to foster a more robust collaboration aimed at effectively promoting the diverse tourism assets of Katsina State.

    He underscored the critical need for a deeper working relationship between the Bureau and the NTDA to showcase the rich cultural heritage and significant tourism potential of Katsina State to a global audience.

    “I am here to reaffirm our commitment to partnering with the NTDA and to explore deeper collaborations that will place Katsina firmly on the tourism map,” Dr. Masanawa stated, emphasizing the state’s dedication to leveraging the NTDA’s expertise and resources.

    I am here to reaffirm our commitment to partnering with the NTDA and to explore deeper collaborations that will place Katsina firmly on the tourism map,” – Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa, Katsina State History and Culture Bureau Chief.

    Mr. Richard Ovie Esewhaye, the overseeing Officer of the NTDA, warmly received Dr. Masanawa and lauded his appointment by the Katsina State Governor, describing him as “a round peg in a round hole,” indicating his suitability for the role.

    Mr. Esewhaye reiterated the NTDA’s unwavering commitment to working closely with the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau to promote tourism not only within Katsina State but also across the entire nation.

    He expressed optimism about the potential for a fruitful and enduring partnership that would significantly advance tourism development in Nigeria.

    Both Dr. Masanawa and Mr. Esewhaye conveyed their strong optimism for a productive and lasting collaboration that will contribute significantly to the growth and promotion of tourism within Katsina State and Nigeria as a whole.

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    Suspended Ede Chief denies land grabbing, affirms loyalty to monarch

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    Ede Loogun suspension

    Chief Jimoh Kabiru, the suspended Loogun of Ede, refutes land grabbing allegations, stating the matter is under investigation and emphasizing his respect for the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal

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