Nigeria: 48 dead from methanol-tainted 'Monkey Tail' alcohol, 100 hospitalized

At least 48 people have died and 100 are hospitalized in Nigeria after consuming 'Monkey Tail', an alcoholic beverage likely contaminated with methanol. Methanol poisoning can cause rapid health deterioration, affecting vision, kidneys, and brain. The incident highlights ongoing risks of illicit alcohol production in the region.