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Nigeria launches rescue after military plane crashes with 32 aboard
Nigeria launches rescue operation after military aircraft carrying 32 people crashes in Ondo state.
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Nigeria: At least 49 dead people, horny alcohol could be involved
In Ondo, Nigeria, at least 49 people died and a hundred others were injured after drinking alcohol containing methanol. According to the local authorities, the "Monkey Shoulder", a locally brewed and heavily alcoholic herbal beverage, is believed to be the source of this poisoning, but the investigation is continuing. State police announced the arrest of 15 persons in the course of the investigation.
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Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 people
In Nigeria's Ondo state, at least 49 people have died and 100 others injured after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol. Local authorities say 'Monkey Shoulder', a locally brewed herbal drink with high alcohol content is believed to have been the source of the poisoning, but investigations are still ongoing. State police have announced the arrest of 15 people in connection with the incident. Story by Clemence Waller.