The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has insisted churches should remain closed despite mounting pressure in many quarters for their re-opening. The Nation reports churches and other religious centres were closed by the Federal Government to contain the spread of COVID-19. But there had been pressures from many church leaders and members for the reopening … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches in Nigeria to observe March 22 and March 29 as days of prayers against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Nigeria and globally. A statement by CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, on Thursday, called on all churches to follow the guidelines for combating COVID-19 in all gatherings. … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Wednesday urged leaders and politicians in the country to protect the interest of the poor and less privileged in the society. Sanusi, who represented the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, made the call at the 3rd General Assembly and peace conference with the theme: … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted the killing of the Chairman of the Christian Association Of Nigeria CAN, Lawan Andimi, who was beheaded the deadly terrorist group Boko Haram. Buhari in his reaction described the beheading of the cleric as provocative and cruel. It could be recalled that CAN confirmed the killing of the chairman on … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has on Tuesday confirmed the beheading of the church leader from Michika town in Adamawa State by Boko Haram. A source revealed that the CAN chairman, Reverend Lawan Andimi was executed on Monday along with a soldier. Confirming the incident, the Special Adviser to CAN President, Bayo Oladeji, said … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged the federal government to wake up its responsibility of securing lives and properties of Nigerians. CAN stressed that its would not keep quiet while insecurity persists in the Nation adding that, calling on the government to free its members from their captors who claim to be attacking … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) chairman in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawan Andimi has spoken out from Boko Haram captivity. The CAN chairman was reportedly abducted by the insurgents following a failed attack on Michika LGA by the dreaded Boko Haram sect on Thursday. It will be recalled as earlier reported … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, has reacted to the New Year’s Address of President Muhammadu Buhari, stressing that there was nothing spectacular in his speech. It could be recalled that Buhari had addressed the populace as the nation entered another new year on Tuesday. CAN’s Vice Chairman (Northern region), Rev. John Hayab, disclosed this … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has replied the Sultan of Sokoto, His eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III, who recently said that Christians were not been persecuted because not all Fulani were Muslims. In its reaction, CAN noted that the Sultan’s assumption was wrong, adding that, the association stands by its statement on the Christians persecution … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended the Federal government for releasing former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki, and the leader of RevolutionNow Movement, Mr Omoyele Sowore, describing the gesture a Christmas gift. The President of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, expressed the view in a statement signed by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Special … Read more
The National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, comprising of 27 Christians above 70 years, including Elder Solomon Asemota, SAN, as Chairman; Gen. Joshua Dongoyaro (retd); Gen. T.Y. Danjuma (retd); Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife; Dame Priscilla Kuye; Elder Shyngle Wigwe; and Gen. Zamani Lekwot (retd), says the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, is fuelling supremacy … Read more
– Barr. Kwamkur Samuel Vondip, Director, Legal and Public Affairs, in a statement said that the photo is being painted as if the CAN President went to the Governor to pray for his re-election – Let it be known that those behind this cheap propaganda are glaringly mischievous individuals who do not mean well for … Read more
– Religious leaders warns INEC and security agencies – “Some of the things that happened during the last elections actually discouraged us but as elders , we have decided to move forward – He said that Nigeria was ripe for electronic voting, urging the the National Assembly to work toward realising it Religious leaders in … Read more
– The CAN has spoken about corruption allegation of a certain N90bn election fund leveled against Yemi Osinbajo – The association stated that it did not exonerate Osinbajo over the allegation – According to the body, anyone accused of corruption has to prove his or her innocence with documentary evidence before the court of competent … Read more
-Timi Frank condemns CAN president’s visit to the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo -The political activist urged Dr. Ayokunle to face his priestly duties instead of using his sacred office to aid and abet corruption -According to him, it was a mortal sin for the CAN head to portray the highly reverred Christian body in the … Read more
-CAN raises alarm over the influx of strange faces in the Southeast region -CAN calls for the immediate arrest of the President of Miyyeti Allah, for saying that there won’t be peace in the country if RUGA was not established in all the states -The Christian body said that such strange faces should be made … Read more
-CAN commends El-Rufai for reversing decision to demolish oldest Anglican church in Kaduna -The govt noted that the church would not be demolished because of its historical value -According to the state govt, the church’s history supersedes the market Chairman, Kaduna State Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, has hailed the new decision … Read more
-CAN has raised an alarm over an alleged quit notice to demolish one of the oldest Anglican churches in Zaria by the Kaduna State government -The quit notice reads that the church had been compensated -CAN denies receiving any form of compensation urges El-rufai to look into the matter The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, … Read more
Rev. (Dr) Ola Ayankeye, deputy president (Academics), Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), Ogbomoso, has attributed the challenges in Nigeria to the failure of churches to preach undiluted gospel. Ayankeye said this on Monday in Ogbomoso ahead of the 2019 NBTS Ministers’ Conference. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ayankeye attributed the security challenges … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), in Southern Nigeria on Sunday, cautioned the people of the area to remain vigilant even with the suspension of the controversial Ruga settlement for Fulani herdsmen. The was made known in a press statement issued by Dr. Joseph Ajujungwa, Secretary of CAN, in the 17 Southern States. It would … Read more