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Alcohol Poisoning in Nigeria

Updated 2026-09-18 00:55 UTC 1 source Negative

At least 48 people have died after consuming locally made alcohol suspected to contain methanol in southern Nigeria. The incident highlights the dangers of unregulated local brews.

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The Guardian
Drinking locally made alcohol is common in Nigeria, especially in rural areas where it is more affordable and poorly regulatedAt least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to con
2026-09-18 00:23 UTC
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