The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the heroic cleric who saved the lives of 262 Christians during a violent attack in Plateau State. The Imam, who gained global recognition for his act of courage in June 2018, died on Thursday […]
As Nigerians usher in the New Year, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for a renewed commitment to national growth, responsible leadership, and governance that centers on the welfare of the people. In a new year message signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the apex Christian body reflected on the significant challenges […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State says fifty pupils abducted from St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara LGA, have escaped from captivity. In a statement on Sunday, Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, chairman of the Niger State chapter of CAN and Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, said the children […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State chapter has commended the decision of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the full reopening of churches, while saying it is the right thing to do. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Lagos approves worship centres to resume… The Chairman of CAN, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, told The Punch that it was due […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the implementation of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). READ ALSO:FACT-CHECK: Under CAMA, can FG install permanent board… This was contained in an email statement forwarded to Channels Television by the office of CAN’s President, Rev. Olasupo Ayokunle. Recall […]
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle has lamented the spite of indiscipline in Nigerian churches. Ayokunle lamented the prevalence of sexual immorality, gluttony, and financial impropriety in churches in the nation. He attributed the sad developments to a lack of discipline in Nigerian churches. Ayokunle, who is also the […]
The Adamawa State Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Stephen Mamza, has tested positive for COVID-19. Rev. Mamza, who is the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yola, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Lagos commissioner for health tests positive… According to reports, Bishop Mamza has gone into isolation […]
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, Rtd. Col. Joshua Akinyemiju has urged parents to teach their children sex education and encourage their female ones to dress modestly. Akinyemiju gave the advice in an interview on Wednesday in Ibadan, while reacting to the rampant cases of rape in the society. COVID-19: Jigawa […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria has expressed hope that the ban on religious gatherings in the country may be lifted by the first Sunday of June. The ban is among the safety precautions in place to combat coronavirus in the country. READ ALSO: Breaking: FG to release guidelines on school reopening CAN President Rev Samson […]
The Ogun Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for a meeting between leaders of religious groups and the state government to discuss modalities for the reopening of worship centres. The Chairman of the state chapter of CAN, Bishop Tunde Akin-Akinsanya, made the call in Abeokuta on Monday. Akin-Akinsanya said the meeting […]
Veteran journalist and legal luminary, Steve Alabi, was among the eleven-member executive council inaugurated for the South West Zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The inauguration, which took place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Basorun, Ibadan, on Saturday, was performed by the National President of the Association, Rev. Samson Ayokunle. Outrage as police […]
The Presidency has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to desist from disinformation which can further divide Nigerians. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, made the call in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. APC hails AbdulRazaq for ending era of profligacy, graft in Kwara Adesina was reacting to […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) blasted Tanko Ibrahim Muhammad, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) saying his call that an amendment of the constitution be made to accommodate certain ‘peculiarities of Shari’a’ is ‘reprehensible, reckless and insensitive’ CAN reacting to the CJN’s call said: ‘If the less educated, those who are not enlightened, the […]
…PFN constitutes panel to probe rape scandal Andrew Orolua – Abuja The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has set up a three-man panel to investigate the rape allegation against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) by Mrs Busola Dakolo. A source knowledgeable about the development told the Daily Times that the investigating […]