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Reverend Jesse Jackson, Iconic Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 84
Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the pioneering civil rights activist, Baptist minister, two-time Democratic presidential candidate, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has died at the age of 84.
Jackson passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from his family and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
A towering figure in American civil rights and politics for more than five decades, Jackson rose to national prominence as a close ally and protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s.
He marched alongside King, continued the fight for racial equality after King’s assassination, and became a powerful voice for economic justice, voting rights, and the empowerment of marginalized communities.
In the 1980s, Jackson made history with his groundbreaking presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988, building a broad “Rainbow Coalition” of poor and working-class people across racial lines and galvanizing support for progressive causes.
His fiery oratory and moral vision reshaped the Democratic Party and inspired generations of activists.
Jackson founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to advocate for social and economic justice, and he frequently served as a bridge between grassroots movements and political power negotiating with world leaders, challenging corporate practices, and championing the voiceless both in the U.S. and abroad.
In recent years, Jackson had battled progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative condition, which led to his hospitalization in late 2025 and his stepping down from leadership roles at Rainbow PUSH in 2023.
His family described him as a “servant leader” who left an indelible mark on history. “Our father was a servant leader not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in their statement.
Reverend Jesse Jackson’s legacy endures in the ongoing struggle for civil rights, equality, and justice.
Further details on memorial services and tributes are expected in the coming days.
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Commotion In National Assembly Over Fire Outbreak
It took the swift intervention of senator Asuquo Ekpenyong from Cross River South and Senator Salihu Mustapha to quench the fire building up in the kitchen compartment of the Senate hearing room 107.
Image: National Assembly, Abuja
A fire outbreak in the Senate wing of the National Assembly was quickly put out on Wednesday; stopping it from spreading any further.
It took the swift intervention of senator Asuquo Ekpenyong from Cross River South and Senator Salihu Mustapha to quench the fire building up in the kitchen compartment of the Senate hearing room 107.
The Senate Committee on Niger -Delta Development Commission, NDCC chaired by Senator Ekpenyong had just concluded the screening exercise of Dr. Zainab Marwa as the member representing, Northeast on the board of the commission when smoke from the fire rapidly covered the scene of incident.
It was subsequently gathered that the fire emanated from a micro-wave left on in the kitchen.
In the brief commotion; Senator Ekpenyong’s swift intervention ensured that the fire was quickly put out.SOT
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President Tinubu Commissions new EFCC office in Ekiti
Earlier, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the commissioning of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate as a landmark development that would enhance the Commission’s presence and effectiveness in the region.
• EFCC Ekiti Office commission by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the new Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Directorate office in Ado-Ekiti.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, President Tinubu said that the state-of-the-art facility reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening institutions responsible for fighting corruption and economic crimes.
The President commended EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, as well as the management and staff of the Commission for their efforts in enhancing the agency’s operational capacity and expanding its reach across the country.
According to him, the new office will improve the Commission’s effectiveness in tackling corruption, financial crimes and related offences, while bringing anti-graft operations closer to the people of Ekiti and Ondo States.
Earlier, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the commissioning of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate as a landmark development that would enhance the Commission’s presence and effectiveness in the region.
He noted that the facility would help close operational gaps in the Commission’s coverage of Ekiti and Ondo States while improving engagement with local communities in the fight against corruption.
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on the Anka-Bagega road on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring seven others.
The blast struck a commercial Volkswagen Golf 3 Wagon carrying passengers travelling from Bagega village to Anka town. One passenger died on the spot, while the seven injured victims are receiving treatment at a primary healthcare facility in Bagega.
The explosion also caused significant damage to the vehicle, sparking fresh security concerns among commuters using the route.
This incident comes barely a month after a similar IED explosion occurred along the same road.
Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Bello, confirmed the attack. He said joint security forces have been deployed to assess the situation, clear the affected area, and restore normalcy on the route.
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