EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN ICPC CUSTODY AS COURT DELAYS BAIL HEARING UNTIL JUNE. (PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai To Remain In ICPC Custody As Court Delays Bail Hearing Until June Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai will remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) until at least June 2026 after his bail hearing was postponed. Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court adjourned the hearing to the first week of June.  El-Rufai is currently facing an amended nine-count charge involving alleged fraud and abuse of office brought against him by the ICPC. The former governor had earlier appeared in court to seek bail, but the judge deferred ruling on the application.  Meanwhile, in a separate case, he was granted bail by Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Kaduna, set at ₦200 million.  Despite this, the court directed that he remain in ICPC custody until all bail conditions are met. Among the conditions, El-Rufai is prohibited from making public statements about the case and is requi...

FORMER PRESIDENTS, MOURNERS GATHERED TO HONOR REV. JESSE JACKSON. (PHOTO).


 Former presidents, mourners gathered to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson


The late Reverend Jesse Jackson was honored on March 6 with a grand celebration of life attended by former presidents, first ladies, renowned musicians, and thousands of admirers. 


Jackson, who passed away at 84 in Chicago on February 17, was remembered as a towering figure in the Civil Rights Movement. 


Having worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr., he later established the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and led Operation Breadbasket to improve economic opportunities for Black communities. 


The ceremony, held at the House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side, featured tributes from leaders such as Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton, as well as performances by Jennifer Hudson and BeBe Winans. 


Speakers reflected not only on Jackson’s global influence but also on the personal ways he touched their lives.


Barack Obama recalled Jackson’s groundbreaking presidential run, noting how his courage and determination inspired younger generations to believe they belonged in spaces once thought inaccessible. Obama credited Jackson’s example with paving the way for his own political journey. 


Jackson’s youngest son, Yusef, now CEO of the PUSH Coalition, emphasized his father’s devotion to family alongside his lifelong advocacy. He shared that Jackson’s final words to his children and grandchildren were “I love you,” underscoring the activist’s deep personal commitment. 


Yusef vowed to continue his father’s mission, echoing Jackson’s famous declaration “I am somebody” and promising to reinvest in uplifting children and marginalized communities.


The event drew not only dignitaries but also everyday Chicagoans who cherished Jackson’s presence in their city. 


Attendees like Eric Williams and Shauna Weatherspoon described him as a rare figure of service whose accessibility made his impact even more meaningful. 


For many, Jackson’s legacy is a reminder that progress is built on the shoulders of those who came before, and his call to “keep hope alive” remains a guiding principle for future generations.

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