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Peter Jegwa
A UK-based Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver has finally reached Lagos after a 68-day journey driving from London to Nigeria. Lilongwe, Malawi
Pelumi Nubi, who announced her ambitious road trip in January, was welcomed by Nigerian officials upon her arrival at the Nigeria border with Benin on Sunday. Five people
The 28-year-old solo traveller’s arrival was broadcasted on her YouTube and announced by Gboyega Akosile, the Lagos governor's spokesperson. have died in Malawi's southern city of Blantyre while two others are receiving
"The journey was up and down, but to see the warm welcome from so many people has been incredible," she told Vanguard news website. treatment for suspected alcohol
Throughout her trip, she documented her numerous challenges on social media, including a 24-hour hold at the border in Liberia and being denied entry to Sierra Leone last month. poisoning.
As a result, she postponed her planned return home, originally set for 23 March to 7 April. Nine men were
Last month, Ms Nubi survived a car crash shortly after arriving in Liberia. She received care at a hospital and had her damaged car fixed. rushed to the city's main referral hospital on Friday night after taking
She travelled across 17 countries. Her path took her from England to France, Spain, Morocco, and through the expansive West Sahara Desert. homemade alcohol.
Ms Nubi believes she is the first black woman to attempt this journey. A statement from the Director of Health and Social
She said her goal was not about breaking records but showing the world that "impossible" is just a word. Services for the Blantyre District Council, Gift Kawalazira, confirmed the death
In an earlier interview, she said that the entire trip would cost nearly $20,000 (£16,000), covering fuel, accommodation and other essential needs. of five men and said two were receiving treatment at the hospital.
Malawi has been
struggling with illicit sale of cheap alcohol mostly consumed by unemployed
young men and some minors.
Several types of cheap beer
have been banned in the past, but authorities have not succeeded in having them
completely eliminated from the market.
Following the
deaths at the weekend, police said they started a hunt for brewers and sellers
of the local brew known by various local names including "take me,
Lord", "stagger" and “monkey killer”.
As of Sunday
evening no arrests had been made.
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