At least 268 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria this year, as the proportion of confirmed patients dying from the disease rises to 23.6%, according to the Nigeria

The death toll from suspected toxic alcohol poisoning in Ondo State has risen to 49, prompting arrests, forensic testing and government action over unverified alcoholic and herbal products.

Authorities have confirmed 29 deaths from 60 suspected poisoning cases in several Ondo communities.