BOBBY BENSON'S FIRST SON 'TONY BENSON' HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY. (PHOTOS). #RIP

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 Veteran actor Patrick Doyle shared this photo above on his social media with the caption "It is with a generous tinge of regret that I announce the passing of a great family friend and artistic collaborator of my older siblings, Tony Benson. The eldest son of the late great Bobby Benson and 1 of Nigeria's most accomplished keyboardists". One more photo below. 

SWITZERLAND'S BAN ON FACIAL COVERINGS IN PUBLIC, OFTEN CALLED THE "BURQA BAN", WILL OFFICIALLY TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2025.(PHOTO)..


Switzerland’s ban on facial coverings in public, often called the “burqa ban,” will officially take effect on January 1, 2025.

 Announced by the Swiss Federal Council, the law will impose fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs (about $1,144) for those who break the rule. The ban, passed in a 2021 referendum, has stirred debate and criticism, particularly from Muslim organizations, and is seen as a controversial change in Swiss policy.

The government clarified that there will be several exceptions to the rule. Face coverings will still be allowed in specific situations, such as on airplanes, in diplomatic buildings, and in places of worship. Practical exceptions will also permit face coverings for health reasons, traditional customs, or protection from weather. Additionally, coverings for artistic, entertainment, and advertising purposes, as well as certain public safety scenarios, will be allowed with prior approval.

The ban originated from a public proposal that gathered enough support to be put to a national vote, led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party. This party also campaigned for a similar measure in 2009, which led to a ban on constructing new minarets. Although members of the centrist and Green parties opposed the law, it was passed by the Swiss parliament and incorporated into federal law in 2021.

Switzerland now joins other European countries like Belgium and France that have similar bans on facial coverings in public. Although full-face coverings are rare in Switzerland, the new law reflects a broader trend across Europe to restrict certain cultural and religious expressions. With two cantons, Ticino and St. Gallen, already enforcing similar bans, the nationwide law aims to bring consistency across the country and aligns with a significant portion of Swiss public opinion.

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