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

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. 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

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Court dismisses CAN’s suit against CAC, Minister of Trade

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A Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) against the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, dismissed the suit over the failure of the plaintiff to comply with the law in the name used […]

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CAN: Urges reps fix 18 years for marriage

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged lawmakers to include an 18-year-old minimum age for female citizens to marry in the country’s constitution. The recommendation was made by Rev. John Oladapo on Wednesday when presenting the CAN stance to the Constitution Review Committee for the South-West Zone. “We urge that the Constitution shall provide […]

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CAN: Leaders taking Nigerians for granted, committing evils daily

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, has noted with dismay that the government is capitalising on the simplicity and patience of Nigerians to exploit them in all spheres of life. The State Chairman of CAN, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, who led other Christians in an intercessory prayer organized by CAN on the […]

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CAN warns against secession, says break up won’t solve Nigeria’s problems

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on those agitating for the break up of the country to have a rethink as separation will not solve the myriads of the problems bedeviling Nigeria. Speaking in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Tuesday, CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, stated that the clamour for restructuring and […]

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CAN declares three days of fasting, prayers for Nigeria

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for a three-day fast to address the country’s problems. This was stated in a circular dated May 11, 2021, issued by the CAN National General Secretary, Daramola Joseph, and addressed to the Christian body’s leadership at various levels. The circular titled, “National Days of Soberness/Mourning and Fervent

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NSCIA, CAN trade words over lopsided appointments

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Nigeria’s two major religious bodies locked horns at the weekend. It was over lopsided appointments and CAN, in a statement by its General Secretary, Joseph Bade Daramola (Esq.), said: “Our attention has been drawn to a Press Statement issued by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) where the Council used vulgar, immature language […]

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Allow military women wear hijab if it protects them from bullets —CAN

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According to the Christian Association of Nigeria, female officers in the country’s Armed Forces and paramilitary organizations may wear the Islamic veil, also known as hijab, if it protects them from bullets on the battlefield. In an exclusive interview won Thursday, CAN General Secretary Joseph Daramola confirmed this. He was responding to a bill in […]

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CAN urges govt to emulate Bello in religious balance, honors him

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By Igho Akeregha The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has conferred an award on Governor Yahaya Bello as a “Friend of the Church” in recognition of his stand on equity and fair treatment of Christians in Kogi State and his friendliness to the religion. The award was presented to the governor by the CAN National […]

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CAN asks Buhari to stop killing of religious leaders

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has asked the Federal Government to put an end to the abduction and killing of religious leaders by bandits in the country. CAN’s Vice Chairman (Northern region), Rev. John Hayab, was reacting to the killing of a catholic priest of the Minna Catholic diocese, Fr. John Gbakaan during the […]

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CAN dissociates self from NCPC peace summit in Southern Kaduna

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By ldibia Gabriel Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna State chapter has disassociated itself from a peace summit organized by Friends of Southern Kaduna, in collaboration with the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). Earlier, the summit meant to bring stakeholders together to stop the conflict in Southern Kaduna was boycotted by the Southern Kaduna

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CAMA: CAN issues important warning to Christian leaders

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The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria last Friday issued an internal Memo to national leaders, bloc leader, Zonal chairmen and state chairmen, restraining them from granting press releases on CAN national matters, Daily Times Nigeria has learnt. The Memo signed by the body’s General Secretary, Barr. Joseph Daramola reads in part: “I wish […]

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Adamawa CAN Chairman certified free of COVID-19

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Bishop Stephen Mamza, the Chairman of Christians Association Nigeria (CAN), Adamawa State Chapter, has been certified free of the COVID-19 disease. READ ALSO: Nigerians attack CAN for declaring Fani-Kayode Nigeria’s future president Daily Times reports that the cleric tested positive for COVID-19 on August 23. Mamza, who is a member of the Adamawa State COVID-19 […]

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Nigerians attack CAN for declaring Fani-Kayode Nigeria’s future president

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has come under intense backlash following the declaration by the Chairman of CAN, Lagos State Chapter, Apostle Alex Bamgbola that Femi Fani-Kayode would become the president of Nigeria someday. Bamgbola pronounced that the former Minister of Aviation, will rule Nigeria someday if he remains humble. The pronouncement has stirred

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CAMA is ungodly – CAN tells Buhari

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has rejected the companies and allied matters act (CAMA) signed by the president, referring to it as ungodly. READ ALSO: Senate passes CAMA amendment bill into law A statement from CAN reads, “Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) rejects CAMA Completely. The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria rejects […]

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CAN appeal for reopening of church services in Ekiti

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The Ekiti State Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ekiti has appealed to the state government to sign off for churches in the state to conduct multiple services, as a means of checking the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. NAN reports that Rev. Fr. Peter Olowolafe, the State Chairman of CAN, made the appeal […]

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What we want from Gov. El-rufai – CAN Kaduna State

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Kaduna State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has demanded from the State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to do less of the talking and move into action to finding last solution to killings between the natives and Fulani people in Southern Kaduna. The Christian body also advised El-Rufai to show empathy to the people who […]

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Comply with govt directives on services, CAN orders churches

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Ile-Ife (Osun) – With the reopening of worship centres in Osun, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Ife Central Local Government Area has urged churches to comply with the state government’s directives on conduct of services. Rev. Bisi Olatipe, the Chairman of the association, gave the advice in an interview on Thursday in Ile-Ife. […]

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Buhari’s speech: JNI, CAN call for better handling of palliatives

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The Jamatul Nasril Islam (JNI) and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have called for better handling of the palliatives announced by President Muhammad Buhari in his nationwide address on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Buhari had in the address on the COVID-19 situation, announced new measures to offer palliatives to […]

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Palm Sunday: CAN urges members to pray against coronavirus

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara state chapter, has urged Christians to pray fervently to God against the xoronavirus pandemic ravaging the world.  Mr. Shina Ibiyemi, the CAN spokesman in the state, made the appeal while speaking on Sunday in Ilorin. Ibiyemi said that members had been meeting to pray for the country following […]