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  • Just in: Nigerian Govt to ban beer parlours, others

    Just in: Nigerian Govt to ban beer parlours, others

    The Lagos state government is considering prohibiting beer parlors and other drinking establishments from operating near or surrounding school environment

    Before implementation, the state is also continuing discussing with relevant stakeholders on the 65-year retirement age policy, as opposed to the current 60-year retirement age for teachers in state employment.

    Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the state’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, made this indication during a question and answer session during a media briefing for the present National Council on Education meeting in the state.

    He explained that the proposal to ban beer parlours from operating near schools is part of the move by the state government to nip in the bud or reduce to the barest minimum cases of drug abuse and other vices, particularly among children,and adolescents in the state.

    According to him, it has been observed that the selling of hard drugs and the rest are more or less being carried out around businesses and ghettos which do not augur well for the society.

    “We have also come up with safety clubs in schools in which we are partnering with the security agencies such as the police, Nigerian Immigration Service, Customs services, traditional rulers, CDAs, CDCs and more.

    “We have passed the message across and we are acting as an interface. Even last month, we held a meeting with all the necessary stakeholders and we are looking forward to more.

    He disclosed that ‘War Against Drug Abuse’ had been launched in schools in Epe as an example of community partnering with the police and other security agencies to campaign against drug abuse and other social vices.

    “We’re not stopping there; it’s a collaborative effort. We are raising our voices against the negative impacts of drug abuse in our society.

    “So, we are looking for all avenues to change the narrative and part of the proposal not to have beer parlours around schools again.

    “We believe that if students see, watch and move around people who drink alcoholic substances or smoke and all that, they may be tempted or influenced to want to do the same. We don’t need to wait for such to happen before we arrest the situation.”

    The commissioner, however, pointed out that the matter is still a proposal to be subjected to legislation before it becomes the state government’s policy and when that would be, is still unknown.

  • Beer guzzlers to pay more as Nigerian Breweries increases prices

    Beer guzzlers to pay more as Nigerian Breweries increases prices

    Due to operational cost, the Nigerian Breweries has notified beer guzzlers of an increase effective next week Monday.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a notice sent to all direct customers in the South West geo-political zone of Nigeria.

    The notice signed by the zonal business manager, Olalekan Awosanya simply explained that:

    “This is to inform you that we will review prices of some of our SKUs effective October 9th, 2023.

    The company promised to deliver to its customers that had paid in advance based on the old prices before the Monday deadline.

  • Kano Hisbah destroys 25 trucks of beer in 2022

    Kano Hisbah destroys 25 trucks of beer in 2022

    The Kano State Hisbah Board says it has destroyed 25 trucks of beer and apprehended 2,260 suspected criminals in its operations from January to December.

    Dr Harun Sani-Ibn, the Commander General of the Board, stated this when he briefed newsmen at the board’s headquarters on Thursday in Kano.

    He said that the trucks contained thousands of bottles of assorted beer, adding that more bottles would be wiped out before January.

    “Most of those arrested for criminal offence were handed over to security agencies for necessary action, the under aged were reunited with their families.

    “In the year under review, in order to reduce street begging within the metropolis, about 1,269 beggars were evacuated within one month, 386 were repatriated to their states.

    “Kano State Hisbah Board has also succeeded in dispersing 86 immoral gatherings and other similar offences to curtail social vices across the state,” he said.

    Ibn-Sina said that about 822 disputes were resolved amicably, while some were still ongoing in various law courts due to their complex nature.

    He added that 15 couples were married at Hisbah, while 22 persons converted to Islam during Da’awah in various parts of the state.

    Ibn-Sina said the State Government recruited 5,700 Hisbah Marshalls and 3,100 Hisbah Corps, as well as renovated buildings in Hisbah headquarters and its local government offices.

    The Commander General, said that a new shari’a court has been established at the board headquarters, while the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has approved the elevation of  Hisbah Mosque to a Juma’at Mosque.

    He advised parents to be more vigilant and report any suspected person to relevant authorities, as the agency would not relent in its efforts to sanitise state from of all forms of vices.

  • FIFA under pressure to ban beer sales completely in Qatar

    FIFA under pressure to ban beer sales completely in Qatar

    World Cup host Qatar, is pressuring FIFA to stop the sale of beer at the eight World Cup stadiums, according to reports.

    The sale of alcohol is strictly controlled in Qatar, but it is due to be available in the area immediately outside match venues and fan zones, as well as within hotels.

    Budweiser is one of FIFA’s biggest sponsors, but was told on Saturday to relocate stalls selling its product at stadiums to less prominent locations.

    The Times reports that Qatar 2022, now wants to go even further and that discussions are ongoing between FIFA and Budweiser.

    The PA news agency has approached FIFA and Budweiser owner AB InBev for comment.

    In response to the request to move its outlets, AB InBev told Sky News: “AB InBev was informed on Nov. 12, and is working with FIFA to relocate the concession outlets to locations as directed.

    “We are working with FIFA to bring the best possible experience to the fans. Our focus is on delivering the best possible consumer experience under the new circumstances.’’

  • Hisbah Board destroys 3.8 m bottles of beer in Kano

    Hisbah Board destroys 3.8 m bottles of beer in Kano

    The Kano State Hisbah board has destroyed over 3.8 million bottles of assorted beer that were confiscated in the last few months.

    The Commander-General of the board, Dr Harun Ibn- Sina, stated this during the destruction of the seized beer at Tudun Kalebawa,Dawakin Tofa local government area on Wednesday.

    Ibn-Sina explained that,the board is winning the fight against drug abuse, intoxicants and all other societal vices.

    He said,the state government approved the destruction of the intoxicants, hence the conduct of the exercise.

    “This paved way for the board to secure a court order from Chief Magistrates’ Court, Kano, to damage all the seized beer in its custody.

    “The sale, consumption and possession of alcoholic substances are prohibited in the state,” Ibn-sina added.

    He commended the state government for the dedication towards mitigating societal problems and ensuring that Kano competes with others globally.

    In the same vein, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to the welfare of the board’s personnel.

    Ganduje was represented at the event by the member, representing Albasu Local Government in the State House of Assenbly and the Chairman, House Committee on Religious Affiars, Hon. Sunusi Usman-Batayya.

    Ganduje said that Kano is one of the most peaceful states due to the tireless efforts of the state government and other relevant stakeholders.

    The governor urged the general public to support government’s efforts by inculcating good moral values in their children to maintain a crime-free society.

    “Kano is the first state to establish a ministry for religious affairs in the country which has gone a long way in promoting peaceful coexistence.

    “Hisbah personnel should maintain the tempo as miscreants had devised new tactics of smuggling beer and hard drugs into the state”, Ganduje said.

  • Free beer, doughnuts in US to promote acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines

    Free beer, doughnuts in US to promote acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines

    Free beer, free doughnuts, savings bonds — government officials and businesses are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

    President Joe Biden wants 70 percent of adults to have received at least one shot by Independence Day on July 4 and overcoming vaccine hesitancy is key to reaching the goal.

    “We know there are millions of Americans who need a little bit of encouragement to get the shot,” Biden told reporters at the White House on Tuesday.

    Some 56 percent of American adults — more than 145 million people — have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine but the pace of vaccination has been declining lately.

    Federal, state and local officials are partnering with pharmacies, restaurants, breweries, supermarkets and sports teams to come up with incentives to get people to get their shots.

    In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy launched a “Shot and a Beer” program to encourage vaccination.

    “Any New Jerseyan who gets their first vaccine dose in the month of May and takes their vaccination card to a participating brewery will receive a free beer,” Murphy tweeted.

    The offer is only open, of course, to residents of the “Garden State” who are over the age of 21, the legal drinking age in the United States.

    Governor Ned Lamont of the state of Connecticut unveiled a similar “Free Drink” promotion with participating restaurants last month.

    In Washington, Mayor Muriel Bowser urged residents of the nation’s capital to “come get vaccinated and grab a beer, on us” at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Kano government destroys bottles of Star, Legend, other beer brands worth N200m [+Photos]

    Kano government destroys bottles of Star, Legend, other beer brands worth N200m [+Photos]

    The Kano State Hisbah Board on Sunday destroyed 1,975,000 bottles of different beer worth over N200m, which were confiscated within Kano metropolis.

    Speaking during the destruction exercise in Kalebawa in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Nasiru Gawuna, said consumption of alcohol and all other intoxicants was forbidden in Islam

    In a statement by the the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hassan Fagge, the governor was quoted as saying, “Even in Kano we have banned the consumption of beer in all parts of the state.”

    Ganduje added that Hisbah Board was established with the aim of preventing evil social acts in society.

    The statement quoted the Commander General, Hisbah Board, Sheikh Harun Ibn Sina, as saying that the beer confiscated was worth over N200m.

    He further said that the board got a court order to destroy over 20 trucks of the intercepted alcohol.

    Ibn Sina while expressing the appreciation of the support given to them by the government, assured the governor that the board would not relent in the “fight against immoral acts and other social vices destroying society.”

  • Kano Hisbah board destroys 196,400 bottles of beer

    Kano Hisbah board destroys 196,400 bottles of beer

    The Kano State Hisbah Board, has destroyed over 196,400 bottles of beer confiscated within the Kano metropolis.‎

    This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Hassan Musa-Fage.‎

    Speaking shortly after the destruction exercise at Kalemawa in Dawakin Tofa local Government Area, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, said that Islam forbids alcohol consumption and all other intoxicants that can distort the mental capability of a person.

    ” In Islam, alcohol is strongly forbidden. Our Islamic Scholars, religious and community leaders should join hands together in the crusade against such social vices,”he explained.‎

    ‎Represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Nasiru Gawuna, assured that all other Shari’ah agencies in the State will enjoy similar promotion and support with State Hisbah Biard to enable them discharge their mandates.

    The statement also quoted the governor as saying that the state will continue to support the Hisbah more especially after the inauguration and decoration of Commanders in all the 44 Local Government Areas.

    “I urge you to give them all the supports to discharge their duties will not only promote their work but ensure that our society become free from evil social acts,” he said.

    In his remarks, the Commander General, Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheik Haroon Ibn – Sina said that the board had succeeded in preventing alcohol sales and consumption under the provisions of Section 401 of the Sharia Laws of Kano.

    He said the board also got a court order to destroy over 12 trucks of alcohol.

  • Woman beats customer over unpaid beer debt [Video]

    Woman beats customer over unpaid beer debt [Video]

    In a viral video on social media, a woman was seen beating a man over an alleged unpaid Sh200 ($2) beer debt. This has led to Kenyan citizens calling for action from concerned government agencies.

    In the video, the lady was seen slapping, kicking and punching the man who is lying on the ground with his shirt unbuttoned and trousers covered in dirt, reports SDE.

    The lady kept kicking his face as she persistently demanded for ‘her’ money from the man.

    The video has come to the attention of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Kenya, Noordin Haji, who has appealed to the general public to bring forth information that might lead to her arrest.

    See tweet:

    https://twitter.com/ODPP_KE/status/1026173222226718721

  • Berlin launches ‘World’s longest beer garden’

    Berlin launches ‘World’s longest beer garden’

    As Berlin experiences sustained summer temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius, the City on Friday launched a weekend of beer-drinking at the International Beer Festival at the Central boulevard.

    The “world’s longest beer garden,’’ as the organisers dub it, stretches along the Karl Marx Allee between Strausberger Platz and Frankfurter Tor and runs until Sunday.

    A total of 2,400 beers from 350 breweries from around the world including focus country New Zealand, hence this year’s motto “Beers from the other side of the world’’ will be on offer, the organisers said.

    In addition to the beer, live music at 19 stages along the route is expected to draw more than 800,000 visitors to the festival, which has no entry fee.

    The temperatures have prompted doctors to urge caution. “Alcohol enters the bloodstream more quickly in the heat,’’ Peter Sefrin, an emergency doctor with the German Red Cross, said.

    The more alcohol a drink contains, the more striking the effect; alcohol also reaches the brain more quickly in the heat, affecting concentration and allowing euphoria to take hold.

    “A typical consequence is impaired self-awareness. This often leads to an overestimation of one’s abilities and arrogance: People often do things they would never do otherwise,’’ Sefrin said.

    “We don’t want to take away people’s enjoyment of a refreshing beer,’’ Hannes Dietrich of the health insurance company Kaufmaennische Krankenkasse said, but he added that drinking too much alcohol in hot weather can lead to dizziness and even a loss of consciousness.

    dpa/ NAN