Reverend Samson Ayokunle, the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that the ”hatred” the Fulani herdsmen suffer now from Nigerians began when some elements in their group became violent and started killing people. Ayokunle said this when he spoke at a press conference organised by the Christian body in Abuja on […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) whose senior pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, is currently enmeshed in a rape scandal, is not one of its members. This comes a day after the Pentecoastal Fellowship of Nigeria PFN released a statement saying Fatoyinbo is not their member. Biodun Fatoyinbo was recently […]
Augustine Kuza, Lafia Nasarawa state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN) and the People Democratic Party (PDP) are in war of words over endorsement of a gubernatorial candidate of the party. This followed the condemnation statement issued by the state Association chairman of CAN, Arch. Bishop Joseph Masin on rumour making the round […]
A group, Christians Without Border, has called on the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to sanction members fueling insecurity in the country. The group said the idea of promoting hate speeches from the pulpit was fast becoming a normal trend among ordained Messengers of God these days, development it said is bothersome. […]
The Concerned Christian Forum has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to stop ridiculing the Christian faith with its political utterances. Addressing journalists in Abuja, national coordinator of the group, Elder. James Amedu said any attempt to politicize Christendom in the days leading to the 2019 election should be resisted. Amedu accused the CAN […]
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared 18-20 November as days of non- stop praise to God for a free, fair and credible poll in the 2019 general election and other problems facing the country. The “72 hours Praise and Worship” which is to be organized in all churches nationwide between […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for a severe punishment for the perpetrators of the violence in Kaduna and other States of the Federation where similar crisis occurred. The leadership of CAN made the call on Sunday saying that both the Federal and the Kaduna state government should rise up to the challenge […]
…Tasks security agencies to unmask masterminds The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commiserated with the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the families of the aid workers who were brutally murdered by the Boko Haram terrorist’s sect. CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle commiserates with them in a statement signed by Pastor Adebayo […]
…Tasks FG to unmask those responsible for General Alkali disappearance, other victims The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commiserated with the victims of recent flood disaster and the wanton killings in the country, just as it tasked government at all levels and relevant agencies to wake up to their responsibilities. Rising […]
The Taraba State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Sunday, held an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service in commemoration of Nigeria 58th Independent anniversary. The Service, with the Theme, “Taraba Christians, wake up from your slumber”, was held at CAN Secretariat, Jalingo. In his remarks, the Acting Chairman, CAN in Taraba State Snr. Apostle John […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and a pro-democracy group, Legacy Initiative International has assured Nigerians that they will continue to work with all likeminded groups and individuals across the country to ensure the enthronement of good governance and making sure that only suitable persons with proven leadership qualities are voted into public offices as […]
The Northern Christian Elders Forum (NOCEF) has said it was still in shock over the death of one of its strong pillars and General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Rev. Musa Asake, saying “it is very difficult to use one word or expression to describe Asake.” The forum described the late Asake […]
Benue State chapters of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) have said that any attempt to resolve the herdsmen and farmers’ clashes in the state which have led to loss of lives and property without recourse to the implementation of ranching policy would be an exercise in futility. This was […]
Religious leaders in Nigeria have urged leaders of various religious groups to imbibe the teachings of peace to the followers. The Sultan of Sokato Sa’ad Abubakar the II, Dr Supo Ayokunle, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other leaders, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the signing of a Peace […]
Former Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara state and Special Assistant on Christian Affairs to the state governor, Reverend Cornelius Fawenu has called on Christians in the state to shun any divisive tendency that can impact negatively on their influence in the forthcoming general elections in the state. Fawenu, who also once […]
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared July 9-11, 2018 as national days of prayers and fasting against unwarranted killings in the land and called on all well-meaning Nigerians, both within and outside the country to join them on 11 July, 2018 for a peaceful protest against the killings. CAN’s decision […]
The Ebonyi state chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has endorsed the re-election of Ebonyi state governor, Engr. David Umahi in the 2019 governorship election. The body made this known yesterday in Abakaliki during a courtesy call on the governor, at the Executive Council chambers in Abakaliki. In an address read by the Secretary, […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has denied a story purportedly linking it with the endorsement of President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 presidential election. The Christians umbrella body has therefore denounced a report with the title, ‘CAN says no vacancy in Aso Rock, endorses Buhari, Oshiomhole’ as published in some online media platforms. Pastor […]
Business activities including vehicular movement in Asaba and its environs were Thursday paralyzed following the protest by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) South-South in the early hours of the day. The protesters, amidst continued killings in Benue, and other states by herdsmen, took to various streets around Inter-Bau to Nnebisi road and adjourning streets […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to listen to the counsel of the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, on same sex marriage, saying that the President should not pay attention to the infamous advice. In a statement made available in Abuja on Sunday by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the Special […]