NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

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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