Tag Archives: DRINKING

EPA to close down churches, drinking spots operating without licence

The Volta Regional Director of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hope Smith Lomotey, has noted that his outfit will soon close down churches and drinking spots operating without licences. He also called on churches whose licences have expired to renew their permits to enable them to continue with their operations. In …

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Negative health effects of drinking too much alcohol

You won’t necessarily feel alcohol’s impact on your body right away, but it starts from the moment you take your first sip. If you drink, you’ve probably had some experience with alcohol’s effects, from the warm buzz that kicks in quickly to the not-so-pleasant wine headache, or the hangover that shows …

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How to stop drinking alcohol

Sobriety coach and author Simon Chapple guides you through some early, achievable steps to take if you want 2023 to feature a different relationship with alcohol How to stop drinking alcohol in Dry January or beyond Patricia Marroquin Today is your first day alcohol-free as you embark on how to …

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Girls pass out and lose their virginity after drinking laced beer

It’s December, so everyone is in a good mood, but ladies, you might want to drink less alcohol for fear of being poisoned. In a scary case, two teenage girls from the Mpopoma suburb of Bulawayo are said to have passed out at a party where their alcohol was spiked …

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31 people die after drinking batch of toxic alcohol in India

At least 31 people have died and several others have been hospitalised in India after drinking toxic alcohol.   The deaths occurred in two villages in the eastern state of Bihar, where the sale and consumption of liquor are prohibited.   It was reported that men in Saran district began vomiting on Tuesday …

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Man found dead inside well after drinking with friends

A man, identified as Panshak Simon, has been found dead inside a well in Dashem Bakin Kogi village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. This is coming barely 24 hours after a 37-year-old man, Chukwunonso Chukwujekwu was found dead in mysterious circumstances in Boi Village in …

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Members of Drunkards Association threaten to stop drinking over price hike

The members of the Ghana Drunkards Association are threatening to boycott drinking over recent hike in price of alcoholic beverages in the country. According to the Association, the depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi as against the American dollar has greatly affected their patronage of the business. President of the Ghana …

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Effiduase SHS Teacher Commits Suicide By Drinking Poison

A senior high school tutor at the Effiduase Senior High School has reportedly commited suicide in Sekyere East District. The professional teacher, Mr Kwame Kodua popularly known as K.K is reported to have drank poison earlier in the morning. The family upon realising it rushed him to the Sekyere East …

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Man dies inside a “drinking spot” at Abessim

  A man, believed to be in his 40s has died inside a drinking spot this morning. The incident happened at Abessim in the Sunyani East Municipality of the Bono Region. Speaking to Filasconews.com, eye witness Master Pee said, the man, only identified as Capee (furniture worker) went to the …

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Man dies after drinking nine bottles of ‘Ogogoro’

An unidentified man from the Bokkos local government area of Plateau state, has been reported dead after drinking nine bottles of locally brewed alcoholic drink, ‘Ogogoro’. According to reports, the man bragged about finishing the drink without embarrassing himself, as he ordered 11 bottles from the seller. Hafsat Abubakar of …

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