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Protesters from the Nigeria Labour Congress and the FOBTOB temporarily block access to NAFDAC's Lagos office, protesting against the agency's alcohol sachet ban enforcement.

The article discusses the rising social costs of alcohol consumption in Poland and the measures taken by major cities to limit alcohol use.

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health asserts that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the legal authority to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in small containers.

A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Poles support the implementation of a nationwide ban on alcohol sales during night hours.

NDA leader Jitan Ram Manjhi has criticized the liquor ban, claiming that false cases are being filed against poor individuals, particularly in alcohol-related cases.

Croatia is planning to impose strict regulations on alcohol sales in Split, aiming to curb disturbances caused by intoxicated tourists.

Croatia's city of Split is proposing a ban on alcohol sales from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to promote public health and order.

In Bihar, authorities seized 4000 liters of spirit hidden in urea jars, intended for illegal alcohol production during Holi.

AIMIM's Delhi president has urged the government to shut down all alcohol shops during Ramadan to respect the religious sentiments of the Muslim community.

The political debate over the alcohol ban in Bihar intensifies as leaders discuss its implications on the state's economy and revenue.

Workers in Nigeria's food and beverage sector protested at the NAFDAC office, demanding government intervention to prevent job losses due to a ban on small alcohol packaging.

Distillers in Nigeria have staged protests against NAFDAC over the continued ban on sachet alcohol and smaller PET bottles, with demonstrators blocking access to the regulatory office.

The city of Split in Croatia has introduced a nighttime alcohol sales ban to address issues caused by drunken tourists.

Finnish ski jumping head coach Igor Medved was sent home from the Olympics for violating the national Olympic committee's alcohol consumption ban.

In a surprising incident in Pakistan, a Hindu member of the Sindh Assembly called for a ban on alcohol sales, sparking a response from a Muslim minister.

Protests continue in Nigeria as workers challenge NAFDAC's enforcement of a ban on sachet alcohol while NAFDAC denies any official directive to suspend the ban.

The Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has enforced a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles, sparking debate over public health and economic impacts.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied media claims that the Federal Government ordered it to suspend its enforcement on the ban of sachet alcohol and certain bottled alcoholic products.

Key stories from Nigeria include the potential US visa bans related to religious freedom violations and the halt of sachet alcohol ban enforcement by the government.

The Nigerian Federal Government has instructed NAFDAC to suspend the enforcement of a proposed ban on sachet alcohol and small bottle alcoholic products due to security concerns.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford maintains a ban on American alcohol in liquor stores despite U.S. President Donald Trump's criticisms.

In Thailand, liquor sales resumed shortly after polling stations closed for parliamentary elections, with tourists taking advantage of the opportunities before a temporary alcohol sales ban.

Thailand has imposed a 24-hour alcohol ban coinciding with the parliamentary elections, leading to frustration among tourists.

A 24-hour alcohol sales ban in Thailand due to upcoming elections is frustrating tourists and could hurt local businesses during peak travel season.

Thailand has imposed a 24-hour alcohol ban during the parliamentary election weekend, frustrating tourists in the region.

Saudi Arabia has initiated a historic change by allowing selected foreign residents to purchase alcohol from a secret store, despite its long-standing ban on alcohol sales since 1952.

Saudi Arabia has quietly begun allowing affluent foreign residents to purchase alcohol, marking a significant shift after a 73-year ban, with expectations for a future expansion of these regulations to tourists as part of broader social and economic reforms in the kingdom.

Police raided a farmhouse in Ahmedabad's Sanand area during a party involving foreign liquor and hookah, detaining 43 men and 38 women and seizing millions in liquor and other items, despite a ban on alcohol in Gujarat.

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel alert for Thailand due to a nationwide alcohol ban starting February 7, 2026.

German drug commissioner Hendrik Streeck warns against excessive alcohol consumption during New Year's celebrations and reports on the government's efforts to ban single-use e-cigarettes.

Germany's medical chamber president and environmentalists advocate for a ban on private fireworks usage due to its dangers and negative environmental impact, while the fireworks association cites alcohol as a more significant issue.