Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 people

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What happened

In Nigeria's Ondo state, at least 49 people have died and 100 others injured after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol.

Key facts

  • In Nigeria's Ondo state, at least 49 people have died and 100 others injured after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:19:32 UTC.

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