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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Christians […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]