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Northern Christian elders bemoan late CAN Sec Gen, Musa Asake

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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

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Implementation of ranching policy, panacea to Benue crisis – CAN, JNI

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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 […]

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Religious leaders sign peace declaration for 2019

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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 […]

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2019: Ahmed’s aide warns Christians against losing relevance

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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 […]

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Killings: CAN declares 3-day prayer, fasting, holds nationwide rally July 11

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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 […]

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2019: Ebonyi CAN endorses Umahi for second term

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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, […]

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CAN denies endorsing Buhari for 2019

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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 […]

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South-South CAN protest grounds Asaba over indiscriminate herdsmen’s killings

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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

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Same sex marriage law: Don’t Listen to British PM, CAN tells Buhari

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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 […]

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CAN disowns Pastors who endorsed Buhari

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned the group of northern Christian leaders who visited President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Thursday. The group under the aegis of Arewa Pastors Non-Denominational Initiative for Peace (APNIP) had expressed satisfaction with the performance of Buhari. They also vowed to expose those working against the president within

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CAN releases statement on Dapchi schoolgirls’ abduction 

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday expressed dismay over the security lapses in Nigeria, which it said led to the abduction of 110 Dapchi schoolgirls. In a statement seen by Daily Post on Friday, the organisation said it was disappointed that despite repeated claims of victory over Boko Haram by the Buhari Government, […]

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Trump’s declaration on Jerusalem as Capital of Israel is in order – CAN

Ihesiulo Grace 18 January 2018 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Tuesday said it is compelled once again, to draw the attention of the Buhari Administration to the non-aligned status of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in international conflicts. National General Secretary of CAN, Rev. Musa Asake, PhD. said that they had cause to express great apprehension when in December […]

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CAN Donates relief Materials to Dong community of Adamawa

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In the spirit of season, a delegation of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) Adamawa state chapter (YOWICAN) and women wing of the association donated relief materials to the people of Dong Community of Demsa LGA area of Adamawa State who some weeks ago were attacked by Fulani herdsmen. While Distributing the items to Hama Dong […]

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We’ll support Gov Bindow to succeed-CAN chair

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Leadership of the newly inaugurated Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa State chapter and the state government have reached an agreement to work together for peace and progress of the state. They arrived at this accord today when the state CAN leadership, led by their Chairman, Archbishop Dami Mamza, came to Government House Yola, […]

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Catholic Bishop becomes the new CAN Chair of Adamawa State

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2017 0

The Adamawa state chapter of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday voted Bishop Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza , to replaced controversial former chairman Bishop Mike Moses. Dr. Mamza who pulled 49 votes against Moses’s 34 votes , said that he was called by members of CAN to serve and put the Association on sound and […]

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CAN denies endorsing Fayose for president

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2017 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) has denied endorsing Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose for the 2019 presidential election. CAN in a statement by Adebayo Oladeji, the spokesperson to the President, Samson Ayokunle, said a letter by Musa Asake, its general secretary, addressed to Fayose was done in his personal capacity and not representing CAN. […]

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‘CAN’s descent to the medieval’

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2017 0

“God is the brave man’s hope, and not the coward’s excuse” –Plutarch No right thinking follower of the debate on non-interest (Islamic) banking will miss the bigoted stand, not of Christians, but of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN). That body, nowadays seeming extra-biblically adept at giving to Caesar what’s not Caesar’s and denying God […]

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Opposition To Sukuk: CAN Is Playing ‘dog In The Manger’

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2017 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) issued a press statement yesterday to protest against the Federal Government’s first ever sukuk (noninterest lease assets facilities) which was announced last week. The statement which was dated 19th September, 2017 was signed by CAN’s General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Musa Asake. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) considers CAN’s

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CAN kicks against Sukkuk Issuance, says unconstitutional

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Once again, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday, said it has been compelled to raise a petition and protest against the unrelenting plan of the Federal Government of Nigeria to introduce Islamic financing into a secular state in violation of Section 10 of the Constitution. According to this section in the Constitution, the […]

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CAN, PFN, demand Buhari’s resignation

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THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Thursday called for resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari, alleging that he is no longer fit to lead the country. South South chapters of CAN and PFN, at a joint meeting in Warri, Delta State said the president’s silence on the killings of […]