Monday, July 3, 2023

Nigerians warned against eating Ponmo due to Anthrax outbreak



Following an outbreak of anthrax disease in the West African nation of Ghana, Nigerian authorities have urged citizens to halt consumption of cooked animal hides, a delicacy also known as “ponmo” in the country. Gibson Emeka has this story from Abuja, Nigeria, narrated by Salem Solomon.

By Gibson Emeka

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