# Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol

- Published: 2026-09-18T00:45:01.242Z
- Updated: 2026-09-19T11:32:30.099Z
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- Topics: Crime, law and justice, Economy, business and finance
- Involves: 15 ihmistä, Abayomi Jimoh, Banji Ajaka, Irele Local Government Area, Länsi-Afrikka, Monkey tail, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Nigeria, Nigerian elintarvike- ja lääkevalvontaviranomainen, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Odigbo Local Government Area, Odigbo Town

## How it developed

- 2026-09-18T00:45:01.242Z - The Guardian World: [Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/18/nigeria-deaths-suspected-methanol-alcohol-brew-drink)
- 2026-09-18T02:00:40.927Z - Helsingin Sanomat: [Nigeria | Lähes 50 on kuollut Nigeriassa juotuaan alkoholijuomaa, jonka epäillään sisältäneen metanolia](https://www.hs.fi/maailma/art-2000012282034.html)
- 2026-09-18T11:30:41.190Z - MyJoyOnline: [48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say - MyJoyOnline](https://www.myjoyonline.com/48-dead-in-nigeria-after-consuming-drink-suspected-to-contain-methanol-authorities-say/)
- 2026-09-19T10:30:27.779Z - Punch: [Ondo herbal poisoning: Methanol, cannabis found in drinks that killed 48 — NAFDAC](https://punchng.com/ondo-herbal-poisoning-methanol-cannabis-found-in-drinks-which-killed-48-nafdac/)
- 2026-09-19T11:32:30.099Z - France 24 English: [Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 people](https://www.france24.com/en/suspected-alcohol-poisoning-in-nigeria-s-ondo-state-kills-at-least-49-people)

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