The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the bill to institutionalise the use of hijab in schools as ill-timed and uncalled for. CAN, therefore, called on the National Assembly to suspend the bill. “The bill titled “Religious Discrimination (Prohibition, Prevention) Bill, 2021” is seeking to provide a mechanism for enforcing certain provisions of the … Read more
According to CAN, the governor’s pronouncement on the issue is in violation of the court directive on the MATTER that the status quo should be maintained The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government and the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed to intervene in the ongoing violence over the hijab … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says only adequate resources will tackle challenges of insecurity, widespread poverty and hunger in the country. The South West Zone of the Christian body said this in a communique issued at the end of a 2-day first quarterly meeting held at the Pope John Paul 11 Pastoral Centre, Ado-Ekiti, … Read more
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, has faulted the security report of the state government, accusing the Nasir el-Rufai administration of playing games with security challenges in the state. Chairman of Kaduna CAN, Revd. Joseph Hayab, said: “Nigerians now know who is lying to them about insecurity. It is truism that the casualty … Read more
“if allowed to stay, it will cause discrimination and allow terrorists to easily identify their children and wards.” Kwara State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has rejected the state government’s legalisation and approval of the use of hijab in schools in the State. The body also demanded the return of all Christian … Read more
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) You May Also Like: Reps Quiz DPR, NNPC, CBN Over Missing Crude Oil Worth $20bn According to report from popular news media outlet, The Nation Newspaper, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have come … Read more
Oyo State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has supported the state government’s decision to close down any church that flouts the COVID-19 prevention protocols. The State government had in December 2020, before the Christian cross over service, threatened to shut churches that don’t maintain COVID-19 protocol. In his reaction, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, … Read more
As the nation grapples with the outbreak of the second wave of Covid-19, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a health advisory to all churches in the country.
CAN The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has asked the Federal Government to put an end to the abduction and killing of religious leaders by bandits in the country. CAN’s Vice Chairman (Northern region), Rev. John Hayab, was reacting to the killing of a catholic priest of the Minna Catholic diocese, Fr. John Gbakaan during … Read more
Churches in Lagos State have been instructed to close their cross-over services by 11 pm on December 31, 2020. The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria gave this directive in a statement signed by the Lagos State CAN chairman, Bishop Steven Adegbite. Eko Hot Blog recalled that the Lagos State Government had … Read more
The Chairman Christian Association Nigeria, CAN in Kaduna State Rev. Dr. John Joseph Hayab has called on Christians to use the Christmas period to pray for continuous peace and harmony among Nigerians in the country. The CAN Chairman who stated this in his Christmas message in Kaduna urged Nigerian Christians to pray for the country … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria has called for the closure of boarding facilities in all private and government schools in the Northern part of the country. The association made the call following the abduction of over 300 students of the Government Science School in Kankara, Katsina State. The organisation also advised the Federal government to … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Tuesday, expressed worry over the blacklisting of Nigeria by the United States for religious freedom violations. Eko Hot Blog reported that the Nigerian government had denied condoning or engaging in any form of religious persecution. Special Assistant, Media, and Communications, to the CAN President, Adebayo Oladeji, who said … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday asked President Muhammadu Buhari and security agencies to take swift action in curtailing the terrorists before they murder more Nigerians. The CAN President, Samson Ayokunle, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Oladeji, stated this, while condemning the murder of Borno rice farmers. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
CAN President, Presidential Task Force, to discuss Christmas Carol The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday faulted the warning by the Presidential Task Force on COVID – 19 against Christmas Carol to check the spike in Coronavirus. The General Secretary of CAN, Joseph Daramola, in an interview with THE PUNCH, said the advice was … Read more
October 29, 2020. The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has said the body will continue to pray for the release of Rev. Polycarp Zango and other people in Boko Haram captivity. Rev. John Hayab in a statement, said it was the desire of the CAN that they were all released from the Boko Haram den. … Read more
October 26, 2020. The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Enugu State chapter has reportedly expressed concern over the hijack of the End SARS protest by hoodlums. The same position was also canvassed by the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma. They said the level of destruction witnessed in the State … Read more
October 25, 2020. The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, has enjoined citizens to be law-abiding and respect constituted authorities for peaceful coexistence in the state. Rev. John Joseph Hayab, the chairman of the chapter, made the call today in Kaduna while in a zoom meeting with members of the association. Rev Hayab, … Read more
Political leaders live large on the commonwealth of the people The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has suggested to President President Muhammadu Buhari the steps he needs to take to address the myriad of problems bedevilling the country. National president of CAN, Samson Ayokunle, said the president needs to implement the recommendations of the 2014 … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos State, has commended the decision of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fully reopen churches, saying it is the right thing to do. But the Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos chapter, described the decision to fully open worship centres in the state as hasty. The Chairman of CAN, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, told … Read more