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CAN to FG: End delay, denial over attacks on Christian communities

Awwal Owolabi 9 October 2025 0

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

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Nigeria @ 65: CAN calls for sacrifice, unity to overcome challenges

Awwal Owolabi 1 October 2025 0

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

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Northern CAN hails Ribadu on Ansaru arrests, Uba Sani on inclusive governance

Guest Writer 19 August 2025 0

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.

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CAN, other Christian groups target 10,000 Bauchi people for free medical care

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2025 0

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 […]

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Northern CAN mourns Plateau Chairman Rev. Fr. Lubo’s death

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 June 2025 0

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 […]

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CAN lead protest in Jos over herdsmen Killings

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 April 2025 0

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 […]

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Palm Sunday: CAN bemoans absence of peace in Plateau

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 April 2025 0

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 […]

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‘We are deeply pained’ – CAN speaks on Plateau Killings

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 April 2025 0

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 […]

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CAN, FIRS on collision course over Easter message with POS machine

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 April 2024 0

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 […]

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CAN: There is mass hunger and poverty in the land

Ihesiulo Grace 8 September 2023 0

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 […]

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CAN lambasts WAMCO over Easter marketing campaign

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2023 0

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 […]

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Adamawa guber poll: CAN chairman sues for peace, enjoins citizens to remain calm

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2023 0

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 […]

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CAN refutes claims of N2bn received from Peter Obi, says body remains non-partisan

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2023 0

… 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. […]

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El-rufai always engaged in religious division for fraudulent claim -CAN

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2023 0

…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

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2023: Enthronement of good government will end terrorism in Nigeria – CAN

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2022 0

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 […]

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Tinubu meets with CAN, allays same faith ticket fears

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2022 0

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu met with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting is the second leg of the CAN presidential interaction session. The APC candidate was accompanied by his wife, Oluremi; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi […]

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Muslim-Muslim ticket: APC has no regard for our diversity, says northern CAN

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2022 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has kicked against the All Progressives Congress (APC) choice of a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election. On July 10, Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the APC, announced Kashim Shettima, former governor of Borno state, as his […]

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CAN to parties: You need the church to win 2023 presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2022 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says any political party interested in winning the 2023 presidential election must involve the church. Samson Ayokunle, national president of CAN, said this on Sunday at the interdenominational church service to mark the 2022 Democracy Day celebration held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, DailyTimes gathered. Speaking on

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CAN to Tinubu, Atiku: Your running mates must be Christians

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2022 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned the presidential candidates of leading political parties against choosing running mates of the same religion as them. In a statement issued on Friday by Joseph Daramola, CAN national secretary, the association said the development would be “a threat to the fragile peace and unity […]

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We’ll petition international organisations over killing of Deborah – CAN

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2022 0

. Urges Christians to ‘respect other religious beliefs’ The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says it will petition international organisations to call the government to order and to be more serious in dealing with religious violence in Nigeria. In a chat with Arise TV on Monday, Samson Ayokunle, president of the CAN, said the government […]