At least 24 people have died in Ondo State, Nigeria, after consuming a herbal liquid substance, according to Punch. The state government has commenced an investigation to determine the cause of the deaths. Details about the specific herbal product involved and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear as authorities work to establish what happened and whether the substance was contaminated or otherwise harmful.

At least 24 people, mostly youths, have died in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria, over the weekend from suspected poisoning linked to the consumption of sachet concoctions and locally brewed alcoholic drinks, according to the Daily Post. The deaths occurred across Odigbo and Araromi-Obu communities, heightening tension in the area and prompting local authorities to impose an immediate ban on the sale of the implicated drinks.

At least 24 people have reportedly died in Odigbo town and Araromi-Obu, both in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria, after allegedly consuming a herbal concoction. According to Leadership newspaper, the incident occurred over the weekend and has caused tension in the two communities, with several other suspected victims said to be receiving treatment. Details about the nature of the concoction and the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain limited based on the available report.

About 37 people have reportedly died after inhaling a toxic petroleum product while allegedly loading illegally tapped fuel at Okari Jetty in the Okrika Mainland area of Rivers State, Nigeria. According to The Tide, several others were said to be missing following the incident, which reportedly occurred around midnight on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The product was reportedly tapped from Indorama. Further details of the incident were still emerging at the time of the report.

Police in Cross River State, Nigeria, are searching for the companion of a woman found dead in a hotel. According to PM News, police spokesperson Akata said Commissioner of Police Ajo Geoffrey Ordue has directed that the investigation be conducted professionally and in accordance with the law, aiming to establish the deceased's identity, the cause and circumstances of her death, and the roles of any persons connected to the incident.

The cholera outbreak in Borno State has escalated, with over 13,000 confirmed cases and a death toll that has reached 108 across various local government areas, according to Tori.ng.