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Chairperson of the Kaduna chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Joseph Hayab has said that desperate politicians were trying to intimidate the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Hayab said…

The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he does not have an agenda to Islamise Nigeria. Tinubu said this when he met the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned against stoking violence after a viral video showed an Islamic cleric urging Muslims to stand up and take over political power in Taraba State. According to a statement signed by CAN…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel, a 200-Level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, by some extremist fellow students on alleged blasphemy. In a joint media…

The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday pledged to support Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second tenure, ahead of the 2023 general election. CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Stephen Adegbite, made the…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has charged the nation's security agencies to prevent terrorists from carrying out their threats against Christians in Zamfara State. The group spoke through a statement titled, ‘No Christian…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has faulted the Government of the United States of America for delisting Nigeria from its watchlist for violators of religious freedoms. CAN said that whatever data the US government used to…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-East Zone, has urged religious heads to educate Nigerians to embrace tranquility for better life, society and good governance. Abraham Nwali, the zonal Chairman, gave the advice on Sunday…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has lauded the Senate for reversing its earlier position not to allow the use of electronic voting and transmission of result in the coming elections in the country. CAN’s General Secretary…

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Benue State chapter, Rev. Akpen Leva, says the nation "is in a pool of blood everywhere". He lamented that the nation was currently on "life support". Leva stated this while…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau has condemned the killing of innocent citizens in Yalwa Zangam community of the locality. The association condemned the killing in a statement…

The Plateau chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the military and other security agencies to end the circle of killings in Miango chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area and other parts of the state. Rev.…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday said the death of popular televangelist, Prophet TB Joshua should be a reminder of life after death and salvation. The late prophet is the Founder of the Synagogue Church of All…

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Imo have called on politicians in the state to support Governor Hope Uzodinma’s efforts to rid the state of security challenges. The Prelate, Methodist Church of Nigeria, Most Rev.…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure Nigeria maintained neutrality in the resumed conflict between Israel and Palestine. The Christian body stated this In a Monday statement titled,…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says Sunday's attack on a church in Kaduna was the handiwork of "unholy terrorists". Armed bandits attacked Haske Baptist Church at Manini village, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says insecurity is escalating in Nigeria because of the Muhammadu Buhari administration's negligence and incompetence. President of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle stated this on Tuesday at the Holy…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described as ‘ill-timed and uncalled for’ a bill currently before the House of Representatives seeking to institutionalise the use of hijab in the country. CAN made the assertion in a Monday…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government and Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intervene in the ongoing violence over Hijab policy in Kwara. The appeal is contained in a statement by the General…

Violence erupted yesterday at the Baptist Secondary School, Surulere, Ilorin, Kwara State over the refusal of the school authorities to allow female Muslim students to use hijab. Parents of the students engaged the school authorities in…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised the Kwara State Government not to accede to the demand of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) insisting that it would not allow innocent female Muslim children to wear hijab in its…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kwara State says hijab wearing in Christian mission grant-aided schools will not be permitted for female Muslim students, in spite of a recent directive from the Kwara State Government. The…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman, Oyo State, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, has urged parents to keep an eye on their children to ensure they did not celebrate Valentine’s Day out of context. Akinyemiju gave the advice…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says the incumbent administration has not shown genuine commitment to fighting corruption since 2015. CAN’s Vice Chairman (Northern region), Revd. John Hayab stated this while reacting as…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disagreed with a comment by the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, that Christians are among members of Boko Haram. Zulum stated this in an event in Lagos, where he also claimed…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned those threatening Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah to stop the "unlawful" act. The association stated this in a Thursday statement signed by General Secretary, Joseph…

The Kaduna chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says the release of Kankara school children abducted by gunmen in Katsina State is cheering news to all. Rev. John Hayab, Chairman of Kaduna CAN gave this commendation in a…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says the Federal Government must not shy away from seeking foreign assistance as insecurity continues to worsen in the country, especially in the north. CAN President, Dr. Samson Ayokunle made…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has faulted the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for backing the United States' decision to place Nigeria on a religious freedom blacklist. The Federal Government had…