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The Federal Government has officially enacted the Cybercrimes Bill into law, meaning all provisions contained in the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) acts are now fully enforceable and binding across the country. Everyone—especially online users, content creators, and administrators of digital platforms or social media groups—must take note of the following key provisions: Key Offenses Under the Cybercrimes Act: 1. Unauthorized Access to Devices – Section 3: Gaining access to someone else’s phone, computer, or digital device without their permission is a criminal offense. Punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment. 2. Tampering with Data – Section 4: Modifying, deleting, obstructing, or interfering with another person’s digital data without lawful authority is illegal.  Punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment. 3. Disclosure of Critical Information – Section 5: Sharing classified, sensitive, or “critical information infrastructure” with unauthorized persons is ...

By Our Correspondent,Jos Nigeria The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Hon. Pirfa Jingfa Tyem, has applauded Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for prioritizing healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking with select media at the sidelines of  the 11th Plateau State Council on Health in Jos,  the Plateau State Capital , The Chairman said Mutfwang’s deliberate investment in the health sector is already yielding results and will further transform the system in the coming years. He said the Governor’s vision aligns with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) standard that citizens should have access to primary health care facilities within three to five kilometres. He noted that the administration’s plan to establish standard healthcare centres in every electoral ward is a commendable step towards achieving that goal. On local interventions, the Langtang North chairman disclosed that his council has enga...

The EXCO,BoT and members of the Plateau Publishers Association recieved with deep shock and sadness the news of the passing of the beloved mother of the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC),Prof Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe,Mama Lydia Yilwatda who passed on at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) at the age of 83 years. Speaking on behalf of the PPA the Chairman Prince Daniel John Bok said; "It is indeed painful to lose a mother much less one who was a matriarch and on behalf of the whole membership of the Association I convey our deepest condolences to Prof.Yilwatda.We pray that God grants him and the entire Yilwatda family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and may Almighty God grant the deceased  eternal repose" Prince Bok assured that PPA stand in solid with the family at this difficult and pray that the good lord comfort them. E-sign Onjefu Odaudu Public Relations Officer Plateau Publishers Association (PPA) Monday 18 Augu...

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Chike Osebuka, says he has no plans to get married at the moment, describing marriage as a “stupid step.” The 32-year-old artiste, known for his soulful and love-themed songs, made the remark during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. When asked when he was getting married, he replied that he does not consider marriage a priority. “ In my personal opinion, in fact, I think it’s a stupid step to get married, that’s my opinion,” he said. Chike, popular for his romantic ballads, also revealed that his happiness is tied to financial stability. “For me to be happy, to be honest, I need a lot of money. “This is not even canal, I won’t lie to you, I like money. I want money,” he added. Reflecting on his career journey, he said he never envisioned making a living from music until after his university education. “I would say maybe right after my university, I knew music is what I’ll do for a living. “I won’t say I knew before, to be h...

Premier League 2025-2026: 10 Summer Signings To Watch This Season The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off this Friday, with reigning champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at 8pm. Ahead of the new campaign, SportsMole has compiled its top 10 summer signings to keep an eye on this season in England’s top flight. • Lucas Perri After a full season at Lyon, featuring 45 appearances across all competitions, Lucas Perri has moved to newly promoted Leeds this summer in a deal reported at €16m (£14m). The Brazilian goalkeeper will be expected to help the Peacocks fight for Premier League survival. • Hugo Ekitike Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike celebrate on August 10, 2025 Liverpool have splashed close to €300m (£265m) in the transfer market to strengthen their squad. While the possibility of signing Alexander Isak remains, they have already secured a striker in Hugo Ekitike. The Frenchman, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt for €80m (£70.5m), has a fresh cha...

  By  Hart Solomon    The politics of who replaces Prof.Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister has reached a fever pitch already.    Unlike other times, the stakes are much higher now, considering the  remarkably ethereal pace set by Prof. Nentawe as Minister of Humanitarian  Affairs. What this implies literally is that there are hardly any rooms left for social sabotage  and other entrenched  desperate schemes like the mischief, currently employed by a section of aspiring gladiators,to undo perceived opponents.  As experienced in the 2023 polls, where APC lost the election, they were tipped to win blindfolded, the tools  enlisted to rally support by some of these ministerial hopefuls, aren't just a dousted relics of the 2023's misadventures, but a plot giving to suck the little oxygen left in the party's lungs. It is a toxic and uncontrollably evil attested to  and rejected by every  conscienable party folk. Surely...