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Be Creative, Dr Donald Amagbo, Tells Nigerian Youths
Abuja based multi-media practitioner from Nasarawa State, Donald Amagbo, has called on Nigerian youth to be creative in facing the technological world.
Amagbo stated this when he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the I-FATOOS University, Benin, in Republic of Benin for his contributions to business growth and entrepreneurship.
Amagbo, who thanked God for making his dreams come true, noted that the award is a true testament to his obedience and called on the Nigerian Youths to be dedicated and creative in the technological driven world.
While thanking the University for the Honour and his family, friends, staff and associates, Amagbo pledged his willingness to do more for humanity for the rest of his life.
Amagbo, who enjoined youths to be creative, described creativity as the spirit of innovation and enterprise.
“Creativity is the spirit of innovation and enterprise. We must continually be innovative. If we do not innovate, we will die. To become great in life, creativity plays a significant role,” Amagbo, who is the MD/CEO of ADM Media outdoor Ltd said.
The conferment of the honours took place at Palais DEB Congress hall in Cotonou, Benin republic, which attracted many people in the society including the Management of the institution.
Also awarded alongside Dr Amagbo, was the mother of the Chief Executive Officer of Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu, Dr Mrs Fatima Bintu Tinubu, the Iyaloja of Nigeria.
Speaking before the conferment of the honour on Dr Amagbo and others, the vice-chancellor of I-FATOOS University, Prof Eze Chidi Nwauba, said the contributions of the awardees to society was immense.
He said they were honoured because of their ingenuity and wealth of experience, which they have brought to bear in business and the multimedia industry within and outside Nigeria.
“Dr Amagbo, was also honoured because of his outstanding contribution to youth development, business and entrepreneurial growth in Nigeria, as well as his commitment to Africa’s growth agenda.”
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The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s decision that recognised Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a decisive ruling, a five-member panel declared that the Court of Appeal lacked the legal authority to determine the party’s leadership matters.
In a unanimous verdict, the highest court in the land stated that the Court of Appeal had no jurisdiction over the matter. The panel observed that since the case revolved around the internal leadership structure of the Labour Party, it fell outside the jurisdiction of the courts.
The ruling reinforced the long-standing principle that leadership disputes within political parties should be resolved internally, rather than through judicial intervention.
The Supreme Court stressed that leadership struggles within political parties are purely internal matters. According to legal principles, courts should not interfere in such issues, as they fall under the party’s constitution and governance framework. By upholding this legal doctrine, the apex court reaffirmed that political parties must settle their leadership crises independently.
The Supreme Court upheld the appeal lodged by Senator Nenadi Usman and a fellow appellant, ruling that their claims were valid. Their appeal challenged the earlier judgment, arguing that it was flawed due to jurisdictional overreach. After thorough legal scrutiny, the Supreme Court found merit in their argument and ruled in their favour.
The legal battle also involved a cross-appeal filed by supporters of Julius Abure, who sought to challenge the decision against their leader. However, the Supreme Court dismissed this cross-appeal, declaring it unsubstantiated and lacking merit. The ruling effectively ended the legal contest over the Labour Party’s chairmanship, cementing the judiciary’s stance on non-interference in party leadership disputes.
Bitcoin experienced sharp fluctuations following President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement, initially surging to $88,000 before dropping to $82,000.
By April 3, it stabilized around $83,000, with the broader crypto market down over 4%. Major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana also declined over 6%, hitting multi-month lows.
Analysts see the tariff news as reducing market uncertainty, potentially attracting institutional investors.
Despite higher-than-expected rates, experts believe the clarity could help Bitcoin regain momentum toward $90,000. Bitcoin ETFs, led by BlackRock, recorded $218 million in inflows on April 2, reversing prior outflows.
Kraken’s Thomas Perfumo challenged the idea that institutional interest stabilizes crypto, emphasizing that volatility signals demand for a scarce asset.
Some analysts viewed the sell-off as an overreaction to trade policy concerns, highlighting Bitcoin’s resilience as a store of value.
With ETFs showing strong demand, Bitcoin’s price may stabilize and rise, though market participants remain cautious, monitoring trade policies and economic conditions.
Violent clashes between pastoralist groups and settled farming communities have long been a challenge in South Sudan.
However, the recent outbreak of violence in the northern Ruweng Administrative Area has further heightened concerns over the nation’s fragile peace. At least 30 people lost their lives after an armed youth group launched a brutal attack on a northern South Sudanese town, according to local officials.
The incident, linked to an escalating cattle raid, saw the town briefly fall under the control of the attackers before security forces regained control.
The violence began when a group of armed youth stole lambs earlier in the week. Security forces quickly intervened, forcing the raiders to retreat. However, instead of dispersing, the group reorganised and launched a more aggressive attack on Abiemnom the following day.
Local Minister of Information, Simon Chol Mialith, confirmed that despite resistance from local youth and security personnel, the town was overrun by the Mayom armed youth. The attack led to significant casualties and destruction before security forces were able to reclaim the town.
On Wednesday, the South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) successfully pushed the attackers out, restoring a semblance of calm. However, the scale of the destruction was already severe, with over 40 individuals injured in addition to the fatalities.
Although reports suggest that some of the deceased were members of the armed groups, official confirmation remains pending.
The attack comes at a time of growing instability in South Sudan, with tensions between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar intensifying. This political rivalry threatens to unravel the delicate 2018 peace agreement that ended the nation’s five-year civil war.
Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan has struggled with continuous unrest. Despite its vast oil resources, the country remains impoverished, with conflicts like these exacerbating economic and social difficulties.