CAN appealed to security agencies to stop the unhealthy competition amongst them and work together in unity for the common good of all Nigerians… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in 19 Northern states and Abuja has condemned the gruesome murder of innocent travellers by bandits in Sokoto State and … Read more
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned that no Christian should be killed in Zamfara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the association called on security agencies to protect all churches in the state and prevent terrorists from carrying out their threats against Christians. The Association stated that the threat against Christians and churches by … Read more
They had reportedly asked relatives of the victims to hurry up in acceding their request if… EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have shot dead two of the 66 worshipers abducted from Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Gunmen had stormed the church exactly a week ago, killing a … Read more
A member of the community whose relatives are among those abducted revealed on Friday that the bandits called on Thursday night to demand food items… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abductors of the about 60 Kaduna worshippers are demanding bags of rice and groundnut oil to feed the victims. Recall that gunmen had invaded … Read more
CAN has declared its position on the Christian-Christian and Muslim-Muslim 2023 presidential ticket. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on political parties to shelve the plans of Christian/Christian ticket or Muslim/Muslim presidential ticket in the 2023 general election. The Association gave the warning through its President, Samson Ayokunle, on Thursday. Ayokunle, who spoke to newsmen … Read more
CAN has blamed the Almajiri system in the North for the increasing cases of banditry. The chairman of CAN in Imo State, Rev. Dr. Eches Divine Eches, stated this in an interview with journalists in Abuja, FCT ahead of the organization’s 45th anniversary and Founder’s Day. EkohotBlog reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria has … Read more
“…Evidently, Nigeria is sliding into anarchy where religion, ethnic and terrorism are spreading like wildfire. The Youth Wing Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has advised youths in communities being assaulted by armed herdsmen and unknown Gunmen to ‘defend’ themselves. Belusochukwu Enwere, YOWICAN’s national chairman, in a statement said events like the recent massacre in … Read more
CAN strongly believed that stopping killing of the innocent Nigerians by criminals cannot be done by mere issuing press statements… The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has taken a swipe at the Federal Government, asking it to wholeheartedly admit failure and take necessary steps to fix the security challenges bedeviling the nation. CAN believed that … Read more
121 students were abducted in Kaduna State by the bandits. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than fifteen kidnapped students of the Bethel Baptist High School have regained freedom. The chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. John Hayab, made the disclosure on Sunday. According to the cleric, the … Read more
She further said,”Bishop Oyedepo who by his comments has displayed his misogynist tendencies, advocating those women seeking to be heard as misfits and as the causes of divorce. A group identified as Nigerian Feminist Forum (NFF) have lashed out at the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide also known as Winners Chapel, … Read more
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has spoken about insecurity in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has assured Nigerians that kidnapping, banditry, and insecurity bedevilling the country would soon become things of the past as the country would soon triumph over them. Osinbajo who likened Nigeria’s socio-economic problems to that … Read more
“Amid increasing insecurity, bad economy and undemocratic tendencies among the leaders, is there anything really worth celebrating? Certainly none! The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory(Northern CAN), has said that without mincing words,the current state of the Nation has plunged the vast majority of the people into … Read more
“I remain an unapologetic believer in devolving power to the people and that is why I signed the Executive Order granting autonomy to State Legislature and Judiciary.” President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday in Abuja said the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a constitutional matter, with which only the … Read more
The president also mentioned that the association stood by the decision of governors of southern Nigeria banning open grazing in their states. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged the government to be fair to all Nigerians. The National President, Bishop Samson Ayokunle gave the advice on Friday while speaking to journalists in Enugu … Read more
“Creation of new states for administrative impartment and governmental dividends, to include: Southern Kaduna, Kataf, Gurara, Adada, from present Enugu, Cross River North, Okun, Okigwe, Oke Ogun The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has demanded the creation of 8 new states in the country. The new states include: Southern Kaduna, Kataf, Gurara, Adada, Cross River … Read more
Since January, the nation has recorded three plane crashes involving military aircraft resulting in the death of at least 20 personnel. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to treat military plane crashes as a national emergency. CAN’s reaction comes two days after a Nigerian Air Force jet crashed at the … Read more
CAN had on Tuesday declared a 3-day special prayers against killings, banditry, others The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has celebrated with Muslims in the country on the occasion of the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan. In a statement by its National General Secretary, Daramola Joseph, the Christian body also rejoiced with the leadership … Read more
The CAN listed some of the suggested prayer points to include seeking forgiveness for sins committed by the church or Nigerians… The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared three days of prayers against insecurity and other problems in the land. CAN National General Secretary, Daramola Joseph, announced this in a circular dated May 11, … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the comment by the popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, on the death of the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The right activist had mocked Pastor Adeboye over the death … Read more
The President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved the appointment of Baba as the new Acting 1-G of police. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has called for support of Nigerians for the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba. The Chairman of CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, who made the … Read more