The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a cautionary statement advising Nigerians to refrain from consuming hides (ponmo), smoked meat, and bush meat. This warning comes as a response to the outbreak of Anthrax in neighboring countries. Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, emphasized the need to alert the... Read More

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February 21, 2022

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NAFDAC warns of contaminated ponmo in Lagos, intercepts 120 tons | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigeria news stories you shouldn’t miss: NAFDAC intercepts 120 tons of poisonous ponmo The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Sunday, said it intercepted 120 tons of dangerous animal hides and skin popularly known as ponmo with... Read More

Fayose loves attention as well as ‘beans and ponmo’ (PHOTOS)

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose is a sucker for attention, and from recent events- beans and ponmo as well. So intense is his love for ‘beans and ponmo’ that he purportedly stopped his convoy on Tuesday, while en route Oke-Ako Ekiti, to buy himself a bowl of the delicacy. Check it out. Democracy dividends, delivered.

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April 27, 2015

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According to Akwa Ibom govt, Ponmo can give you cancer, liver, hypertension… and so on

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Akwa Ibom State government has warned its citizens against the consumption of cow hide and skins. The cow skin, popularly referre to as Ponmo is believed to be the common cause of cancer and liver problems in the state. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Godwin... Read More

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October 7, 2014

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This is why ‘ponmo’ consumption may be dangerous to your health

by Akan Ido The Federal Government has given even more reasons why the consumption of hides and skins (better known as ponmo) is dangerous to health. In a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, Isuwa Adamu, the Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Leather Science and Technology (NILEST), said ‘ponmo’ does not have nutritional benefits. He said some... Read More

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September 12, 2014

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Feyi Fawehinmi: Matters arising- The Ponmo and the logo

by Feyi Fawehinmi The Ponmo A rather delicious debate has broken out on the internet over the government’s alleged plans to ban the consumption of ponmo (cow hide) by Nigerians in a bid to boost the leather industry. Vanguard have gone with the headline ‘FG set to ban Ponmo‘ which does the job of sensationalising... Read More

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September 11, 2014

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Opinion: The ‘Ponmocalypse’ is Here

by Gbenga Adeyemi Some days ago, at a conference in Ibadan, statements were made to the effect that the popular delicacy known as ponmo may become rare as the days go by due to its regulation by the government because of the high potential of foreign exchange from hides and leather. The statements were made by... Read More

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September 10, 2014

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Ponmo was there for us when beef was not affordable | Ponmo Activists kick off #BringBackOurPonmo campaign on twitter

by S’ola Filani Yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture announced that the Federal Government is concluding plans to ban the sale and consumption of cow hide & skin popularly known as kpomo/ponmo/pomo (however you want to spell it). According to him, the ban is to help livestock farmers stand a better chance of making higher dollar returns... Read More

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FG Declares ‘Ponmo’ Unsafe, Raises Alarm Over Deadly Virus Outbreak

NAFDAC warns of contaminated ponmo in Lagos, intercepts 120 tons | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Fayose loves attention as well as ‘beans and ponmo’ (PHOTOS)

According to Akwa Ibom govt, Ponmo can give you cancer, liver, hypertension… and so on

This is why ‘ponmo’ consumption may be dangerous to your health

Feyi Fawehinmi: Matters arising- The Ponmo and the logo

Opinion: The ‘Ponmocalypse’ is Here

Ponmo was there for us when beef was not affordable | Ponmo Activists kick off #BringBackOurPonmo campaign on twitter

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