A remarkable verdict has been reached at an Abuja Federal High Court as the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, has been discharged and acquitted of money laundering accusations. The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided by Justice Inyang Ekwo, upheld Adoke's claim of no wrongdoing concerning the money laundering charges leveled against him. Back in 2017, Adoke and Abubakar Aliyu, a real estate developer, were taken to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on claims of laundering approximately N300 million. Although the EFCC acknowledged in front of Justice Ekwo that the funds were part of a loan Adoke had taken from Unity Bank, it suggested to Justice Kutigi that the said money was actually a kickback originating from the sale of an...

In a recent development, Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has ridiculed Israel for its aggression towards Iran. Fani-Kayode pointed out that Israel's three small quadcopters were taken down in flight, and Israel didn't own up to the incident. Reports from US officials confirm that Israel responded to Iran's missile and drone attack on its territory. According to sources cited by the Guardian UK, Israeli military operations against Iran were carried out, although the specifics were not disclosed. Fani-Kayode questioned Israel's proclaimed military might and prowess. He remarked, "Israel, with its feeble response against Iran, sent out three tiny quadcopters that were swiftly shot down without taking responsibility. "Is this what you boast as a strong military retaliation...

Efforts to pass a United Nations Security Council resolution acknowledging a Palestinian state were thwarted by the United States. A report from CNN indicated that while 12 Security Council members supported the resolution, two countries – the United Kingdom and Switzerland – opted to abstain. Nevertheless, the United States intervened and vetoed the resolution. Following the veto, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the action, deeming it “unfair, immoral, and unjustifiable, going against the sentiments of the global community.” Abbas emphasized that there is substantial international backing for Palestine to gain full United Nations membership. In contrast, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz commended the US for blocking what he labeled as a “shameful proposal.”...

According to Iranian officials, there are no immediate plans for retaliation against Israel. A senior official from Iran spoke to Reuters on Friday, just hours after reports surfaced indicating an attack on Iranian soil by Israel. Despite reports of an attack targeting its nuclear facility in Isfahan early on Friday morning, Iran has consistently denied any such incident. It is reported that the attack was directed at a military installation with precision to prevent substantial damage and provoke further hostilities from Iran. Quoted by the Guardian UK, a senior Iranian official stated, “The origin of the incident from a foreign entity has not yet been verified.” Speaking on condition of anonymity, the Iranian official remarked, "We have not encountered any external assault,...