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10/10/2025

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10/10/2025

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG CONGRATULATES PROF. JOASH OJO AMUPITAN (SAN) ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS INEC CHAIRMAN

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined numerous well-wishers across the nation and beyond in congratulating Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) on his nomination and confirmation by the National Council of State as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In a congratulatory message, Governor Mutfwang described Prof. Amupitan as a towaring figure, a patriotic Nigerian, a strategic thinker, and a detribalized leader whose immense contributions have continued to shape the course of good governance and democratic advancement across the country.

The Governor expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding Prof. Amupitan worthy of this national assignment and for recognizing the North Central geopolitical zone with this important appointment. He further assured that with divine guidance and the wealth of experience the new INEC Chairman brings to the table, will undoubtedly deliver on the mandate entrusted to him with integrity and excellence.

Governor Mutfwang noted that Prof. Amupitan, an alumnus of the University of Jos and currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), of the University, is a distinguished academic, a repository of knowledge, and a moral compass in Nigeria’s public discourse. He added that the professor’s enduring commitment to scholarship, democracy, and the rule of law has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s political evolution.

He stated that through his scholarly works, public lectures, and engagements, Prof. Amupitan has consistently demonstrated a steadfast belief in the principles of unity, inclusion, and accountable leadership. “Through his pen and podium,” the Governor remarked, “he has continued to educate generations, shape public policy, and enrich the nation’s intellectual landscape.”

He appealed to the Senate to ensure his confirmation so that the nation can benefit from his wealth of experience and expertise.

On behalf of the Government and the good people of Plateau State, Governor Mutfwang congratulated Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) on his well-deserved appointment as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. He prayed God Almighty to grant him wisdom, strength, and good health as he embarks on the noble task of consolidating and deepening Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

Gyang Bere
Director of Press and Public Affairs
to the Executive Governor of Plateau State
October 9, 2025

10/10/2025

Council of State approves appointment of Prof. Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.

According to the statement, President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.

“Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.

“In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening,” it stated.

Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.

He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.

Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967. After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.

He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.

Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.

Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).

Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).

Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).

He is married and has four children.

10/10/2025

Happy Weekend Greeting – Psalm 1:1-3
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
To all our beloved brothers and sisters in Christ around the world, and to the entire COCIN family, we wish you a joyful and restful weekend filled with peace, love, and renewed strength.
As we reflect on God's Word this weekend, may we be reminded of the promise found in Psalm 1:1-3:
"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers."
Let this be our encouragement: Genuine prosperity comes from the Lord. Not just material wealth, but spiritual growth, peace of mind, fruitful living, and lasting impact. As we remain rooted in God’s Word and walk in His ways, He promises to establish the work of our hands and make us flourish like a well-watered tree.
Keep trusting, keep growing, and keep walking in righteousness. Your season of fruitfulness is assured!
Have a blessed and prosperous weekend in Christ

Rev Dr Amos Mohzo

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY ELECTED CAN PLATEAU STATE EXECUTIVE BY RT. REV. MSGR. PROF. CLETUS T. GOTAN, CHAIRMAN, NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS' COMMISSION

Beloved in Christ,

It gives me great joy to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State Chapter, elected and inaugurated on the 9th of October, 2025. This marks yet another chapter in the journey of faith and service to God and humanity in our beloved Plateau.

First and foremost, we remember with deep respect and solemn gratitude the immediate past Chairman, the late Very Rev. Fr. Polycarp N. Lubo, of blessed memory, who was called to eternal rest just weeks before the completion of his tenure. We pray that the Almighty God, the Father of all mercies, grant him eternal repose and reward his faithful service to the Body of Christ. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord... they will rest from their labour, for their deeds will follow them.” — Revelation 14:13.

I wish to also commend and congratulate the five blocs of CAN on the Plateau — The Christian Council of Nigeria, The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, The Organisation of African Instituted Churches, and TEKAN/ECWA — for their collective spirit of unity and understanding which made the electoral process peaceful and successful. Indeed, “How good and pleasant it is when brethren dwell together in unity.” — Psalm 133:1.

To our newly elected leaders — Rev. Dr. Dunka Gomwalk (Chairman), Rev. Dr. K. K. Saleh (Vice Chairman), Pastor Simon Julius Arabo (Secretary), Rev. Fr. Timothy N. Dabot (Assistant Secretary), and SP. AP. PRO. William O. Oresanya (Treasurer) — I heartily congratulate you on your election and inauguration. As you assume this sacred responsibility, may the grace and wisdom of our Lord Jesus Christ guide you in all decisions and actions. As the Scripture reminds us in Philippians 1:6: “And so I am sure that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it on until it is finished on the day of Christ Jesus.”

Your election is not only a call to leadership but also a divine mandate to strengthen the unity of the Church, uphold righteousness, and be a prophetic voice in the affairs of our State and nation. Be assured that “He who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:24.

At a time when our society faces various trials, may you always find strength in the truth of Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble.”

I rejoice with you and all the Christian faithful on the Plateau, praying that the new administration will continue to foster the mission of CAN — to promote understanding, peace, and unity among Nigeria’s diverse peoples through the propagation of the gospel and collective Christian witness.

May the Lord bless you and make your tenure fruitful. May your leadership bring greater unity, deeper faith, and renewed hope to the Christian community in Plateau State and beyond.

Congratulations once again, and may God be glorified in all that you do.

Yours in Christ,

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Prof. Cletus T. Gotan
Chairman, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims’ Commission (NCPC)

10/10/2025

05/10/2025

OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY THE MANAGEMENT OF JAY 101.9 FM JOS ON THE ARBITRARY ARREST AND DETENTION OF OUR JOURNALISTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES IN JOS



Gentlemen of the Press,

Further to our earlier statement regarding the arrest of our staff, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang, who were assigned to cover the burial rites of the late mother of the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, at the COCIN headquarters Church, we wish to inform you that they have been released.

Upon confirming that the DSS was holding them, frantic efforts were made to secure their release. Although our efforts were initially rebuffed, they were eventually released.

This event has once again prompted us to draw attention to the disturbing issues of press freedom violations, human rights abuses, and the erosion of the rule of law by security agencies.

We want to reiterate that as professionals, our staff did what journalists are trained and ethically mandated to do: they documented an incident on video for public record and accountability.

We call on the DSS to note that:

1. Their actions in abducting and detaining them are illegal, undemocratic, and unacceptable.
They represent a blatant violation of the fundamental rights to freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and personal liberty as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and various international conventions to which our nation is a signatory.

2. The press is not an enemy of the state.
Journalism is a public service profession. Our duty is to inform, educate, and hold power accountable, not to serve as mouthpieces of authority. To criminalise this duty is to criminalise truth itself.

3. The DSS must act with civility and restraint.
We remind the agency that this nation is under civilian rule, not military dictatorship. Security agencies exist to protect citizens, not to intimidate or abduct them. Power must always be exercised within the bounds of the law and in accordance with respect for democratic norms.

4. This pattern of intimidation and repression must stop.
It sends a chilling message to journalists that telling the truth may lead to persecution. Such conduct undermines the very fabric of democracy and fosters a climate of fear and impunity.

We reaffirm that Jay 101.9 FM will not be intimidated or silenced. Our commitment to truth, objectivity, and the democratic ideal remains unwavering.

To those who wield power, we remind you that the freedom of the press is the lifeblood of democracy. When journalists are silenced, democracy dies in darkness.

We call on all citizens, the media fraternity, and the international community to stand in solidarity with us in demanding respect for the rule of law, freedom of the press, and for journalists to carry out their statutory duties without fear or hindrance, as well as respect for human rights.

Thank you.



Signed,
Clinton Garuba

Managing Director

05/10/2025

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