The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has organized a special prayer session for the safe return of 177 worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali community, a week after the incident. The prayer session, held on Sunday at Tawaliu Baptist Church in Maraban Kajuru, brought […]
The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria on Wednesday carried out a humanitarian outreach in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, where it distributed relief materials to no fewer than 1,000 vulnerable families affected by insecurity and communal violence across the state. Major beneficiaries of the intervention were victims of the Yelwata attack and other conflict affected […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has vehemently criticized initial attempts by security agencies to downplay the mass abduction of worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, demanding immediate action to rescue the victims. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on […]
In kaduna, the distribution of relief materials to vulnerable people in northern region by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern States and Abuja, which commenced Wednesday last week in kaduna, has been extended to journalists covering the association as christmas.package. The initiative largely supported by Barnabas Aid Foundation is targeted at the 1,000 […]
Remi Tinubu, first lady of Nigeria, has donated seven 18-seater hybrid compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN). The donation is intended to support the mobility and outreach of Christian youths across the country. Speaking at the YOWICAN national convention and bus presentation ceremony in Abuja […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the federal government to end what it called the “delay or denial” in addressing the ongoing violence against Christian communities across the country, especially in the north. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, president of CAN, said Christian communities have continued […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th independence anniversary, urging citizens to embrace sacrifice, patriotism, and faith in God as the path to overcoming national challenges. In a statement on Wednesday, CAN President Daniel Okoh said Nigeria’s difficulties can be defeated if citizens and leaders work together across ethnic, […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has strongly commended the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for the arrest of two notorious leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. CAN is also praising Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for the strides in inclusive governance and infrastructure delivery. […]
By Samuel Luka The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has in collaboration with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the Eternity Ministry in association with another Ministry from the United States of America (USA), has unveiled free medical care targeting about 10,000 beneficiaries in Bauchi state. The free medical outreach which is expected to […]
By Idibia Gabriel The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern States and Abuja has expressed deep grief over the death of Chairman of Plateau State chapter of CAN and Treasurer of Northern CAN, Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo. Rev. Fr. Lubo reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness resulting from […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State, on Monday led a peaceful protest against the renewed killings by Fulani herdsmen where over 150 persons have been killed in cold blood in some Plateau communities. State chairman of CAN, Rev. Polycarp Lubo, said the protest became necessary to draw the attention of […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has regretted the absence of peace in Plateau State, saying that the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem has not been reflected in Plateau, given the escalation of violence. The Christian body said with all that has been put in place over the years to […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in 19 Northern States and the FCT has decried the latest Killings in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State, calling on security agencies to ensure the arrest of perpetrators. Speaking in a statement sent at the weekend, Chairman of the association, Rev. Joseph Hayab, said the Christian […]
BY ORIAKU IJELE A bitter feud is brewing between the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN and the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, over the latter’s Easter celebration message shared on social media, whose design conspicuously has a POS machine, alongside a message that: ‘Jesus has paid your debts, not your taxes’. The Christian Association of […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the FCT have praised President Bola Tinubu for providing palliatives to cushion the effect of the petrol subsidy removal. However, the association lamented that the palliatives cannot serve as a solution to the economic situation in the country. Speaking via a communique signed […]
BY DOOSUUR IWAMBE The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has described a recent social media advert by Friesland Campina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, makers of Peak Milk as insensitive, offensive, and totally unacceptable. The dairy company had used the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote their product on Good Friday. CAN says it […]
BY TOM GARBA The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on the citizens of Adamawa State to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding, following the outcome of the March 18th governorship elections. Chairman of the Association, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Yola, Bishop Stephen Mamza, made the call during a press conference in […]
… Association to investigate allegations BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has distanced itself from a purported petition on the misappropriation of N2 Billion given by the presidential candidate of the Labour party, Mr Peter Obi to Churches under the umbrella of CAN. In a press release signed by Archbishop Daniel C. […]
…say’s only true leaders respect Nigeria togetherness as natural By Idibia Gabriel Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State, has replied Governor Nasir Elrufai over his alleged recent comment which reportedly underestimated the numerical strength of northern Christians. A statement on Tuesday personally signed by Kaduna State chapter of CAN, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, stated […]
The Lagos State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says only the enthronement of a good leadership in 2023 will end terrorism in the country. The Chairman of the association, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the state’s Christmas carol at the Christ the […]