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At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol

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What happened

At least 48 people have died after consuming a drink in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state…

Key facts

  • At least 48 people have died after consuming a drink in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:14:03 UTC.

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