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Nigerian lawmakers reject motion seeking ban on dog meat consumption

Nigerian lawmakers reject motion seeking ban on dog meat consumption

TheAkwa IbomHouse of Assembly has rejected a motion seeking to prohibit the consumption and sale of dog meat in the state. The motion, sponsored by Uduak Ekpoufot, the member representing Etinan State Constituency, failed during plenary on Tuesday after it received no seconder — a procedural require...

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