Tag: beer
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…