If you’ve been slacking in the news department in town as regards the drink, dry gin locally known as Kai Kai or Ogogoro, then you should read this. A couple of days ago, some people were reported dead after consuming the local drink in Rivers state and Ondo states. However, fresh revelations have emerged regarding the... Read More

June 8, 2015

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That bottle of Ogogoro may just be your last drink

For the forlorn Ogogoro drinkers, don’t feel like the world is coming to an end, yet. There is still ample time to grab a few drinks while you can, but that’s if you’re not scared of death. The Federal Government on Monday banned the consumption of local gin, popularly called Ogogoro in all parts of the country.... Read More

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April 26, 2015

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Ondo bans production of local gin after disease outbreak

by Ranti Joseph Following the strange deaths that occurred in Ondo state which the FG government attributed to Ethanol poisoning, the Ondo Government has banned the production and consumption of locally-made gin, commonly known as Ogogoro. The state Commissioner for Health, Dayo Akinyanju, disclosed this at a news conference in Akure on Saturday. He attributed... Read More

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August 22, 2012

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Hurray for justice: 8 people arraigned for drinking dry gin in public

by Isi Esene Excuse us for a minute while we roll our eyes. Eight people, including four women were yesterday arraigned before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court for allegedly drinking local gin (popularly known as Ogogoro) and smoking in an unacceptable manner in the public. The police prosecutor, Sgt. Uche Kalu said the accused persons gathered... Read More

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