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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

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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 […]

Religion

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

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2017 0

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

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2017 0

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 […]

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We won’t accompany Apostle Suleman to DSS – CAN

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2017 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has restated its support for the founder of the Omege Fire Ministries, Johnson Suleman, after he was invited by operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS. The security agency summoned the controversial cleric after a video surfaced showing him calling on his congregation to kill Fulani herdsmen so […]

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Christmas: CAN members visit Tambuwal

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2016 0

Christian faithfuls have commended the peaceful coexistence between adherents of Islam and Christian religion residing in Sokoto, and urged the government to consolidate on the achievements so far recorded.  Members of the Sokoto State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) stated this when they paid a visit to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as […]

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Osinbajo, Sultan, CAN president stress religious harmony

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2016 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has charged clerics to do all within their powers to delegitimise all apostles of hatred and bad creed in the world. He gave the charge yesterday while addressing world religious leaders at a dinner to usher in a conference of faith groups with the theme: “Faith Works Africa: Partnership for Peace […]

Features

Prophet G.O Fakeye: Glorious Life and times of a Seraphim

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2015 0

JOY EKEKE reports the celebration of Life and Times of the founder of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Surulere District, Ayo Ni O, Special Apostle Prophet Gabriel Olubunmi Fakeye. The life of Special Apostle Prophet Gabriel Olubunmi Fakeye can be described as Scripture-coded and Scripture-fulfilled, for while some people receive visions from God, others are […]

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We’re not supporting any Party – CAN

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2015 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State chapter, has said it is not against any political party or any governorship candidate. In a statement in Ilorin on Tuesday, signed by the state CAN chairman, Prof. Timothy Opoola, and Secretary, Revd Reuben Ibitoye, it called on Christians to remain calm and continue to remain peace-loving. […]