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FG Commends CAN’s Role In Nation Development

Okon Okon Sep 27, 2020 0

The Federal Government on Sunday in Abuja applauded the roles played by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), toward the spiritual and physical development of the country.Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo gave the commendation at…

News

CAN Donates Food Items, Clothing To IDPs In Southern Kaduna

Amen Gajira Sep 5, 2020 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has reached out to displaced victims of the recent attacks in the Southern part of the state with food items and clothing. SEE ALSO: Keita Coup: Soldiers Explain President’s…

Government

Why Buhari must suspend CAMA – CAN

Jessica Onyegbula Sep 2, 2020 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to issue directives to suspend implementation of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.Rev. Samson Ayokunle, CAN President, made the call at…

Religion

Pastor Adeboye Rejects CAMA Bill, Takes Side With CAN

Faith Aug 25, 2020 0

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adejare Adeboye has condemned the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA bill.RCCG’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi said that Adeboye’s…

Features

CAMA is “satanic” – CAN fumes (Full statement)

John Ogunsemore Aug 20, 2020 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has rejected the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 that was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari recently.President of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle disclosed this in Thursday…

Religion

Insecurity: CAN Declares Aug. 23 National Day Of Prayer, Urges All Churches To Comply

John Ogunsemore Aug 14, 2020 0

Christians and other well-meaning Nigerians are to observe a collective intercessory prayer for Nigeria over insecurity in the land on August 23.The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) disclosed this in a statement signed by its…

Features

Killers of Nasarawa village head arrested in beer parlour

John Ogunsemore Aug 10, 2020 0

The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested 27 suspects over alleged armed robbery and kidnapping in the state.State Commissioner of Police, Mr Bola Longe, told newsmen on Monday in Lafia that the suspects were arrested from…

Metro

It’s your duty to protect Southern Kaduna people – CAN flays govt, security agencies

John Ogunsemore Aug 2, 2020 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South East Chapter, has urged the authorities to ensure security of lives and property in Kaduna. The South East CAN Chairman, Bishop Goddy Okafor, made the call in Aba on Sunday while…

Government

Reopening: Comparing markets with churches, mosques not ideal – Ogun govt replies CAN

John Ogunsemore Jul 12, 2020 0

The Ogun State Government has hit back at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for faulting it over reopening of markets while religious centres remained closed.In a Wednesday statement, CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle charged…

Christian

Reopen all churches now – CAN tells Lagos, Ogun, other state govts

John Ogunsemore Jul 8, 2020 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on all state governments to reopen churches in their domain because COVID-19-induced closure of religious centres was no longer justified.CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle stated…

Government

Housing projects: Meet completion deadlines or… – Okowa tells contractors

Ifeanyi Olannye Jun 20, 2020 0

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Friday urged contractors handling housing projects in the state to redouble their efforts to meet completion deadlines.Okowa made the call while briefing newsmen after inspecting some ongoing housing…

Religion

COVID-19: Christians shouldn’t be flouting govt directive – CAN

Akeem Abas Jun 6, 2020 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, has called on Christians in the state to comply with the all the directives of government including the lockdown of religious centres.Pastor Benjamin Akanmu, the State…

Religion

Eid-el-Fitr: CAN In Adamawa Felicitates With Muslim Faithful

Muhammad Adam May 24, 2020 0

Most Rev. Stephen Mamza, Chairman, Adamawa chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has felicitated with Muslims in the state for the successful completion of 30 days Ramadan fast and Eid el-Fitr celebration.Mamza, in a…

News

COVID-19: Ebonyi Lifts Ban on Religious Gatherings

Tony Abu Momoh May 15, 2020 0

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has lifted the ban on religious gatherings earlier imposed by the state government.The Ebonyi State Government had imposed a ban on religious gatherings in April as part of efforts to curb the spread…

Features

Kano Distributing COVID-19 Infected Almajiris To Other States -CAN

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq May 8, 2020 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Anambra State chapter, has raised alarm over the alleged distribution of almajiri children who are infected with COVID-19 to other states by Kano State.CAN disclosed this in…

Religion

COVID-19: CAN Appeals To Niger Govt. To Fumigate More Churches

Obinna Unaeze May 3, 2020 0

The Niger chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday appealed to the state government to fumigate more Churches across the state in order to curtail the spread of the COVID-19.SEE ALSO: Institute Urges FG To Utilise…

Religion

COVID-19: Christians comply with lockdown order in Kano – CAN

Abbas Bamalli Apr 19, 2020 0

Rev. Samuel Adeyemo, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kano State, said Christians faithful have complied with the stay-at-home order in the state.SEE ALSO: Relaxed Restriction: Ekiti Residents Move to Restock…

Health

Coronavirus: Kaduna CAN directs members to suspend church activities

David Mar 19, 2020 0

The Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed its members to suspend all church activities involving large gatherings duo to coronavirus outbreak.Reverend Joseph Hayab, the state chairman, who made…

Politics

We may endorse Osinbajo for 2023 presidency – CAN President

John Ogunsemore Feb 9, 2020 0

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has warned that Nigerians must pray against a religious war in the country.According to him, a religious war spares no one and would leave devastating…

News

Insecurity: Buhari should change approach to security – CAN

David Feb 2, 2020 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to change his approach in tackling security challenges in the country.The CAN, north central, Rev. Israel Akanji, who spoke with newsmen in Abuja said…

Government

CAN chairman’s death: Apostle Suleman, others scold Buhari’s aide over comment

David Jan 25, 2020 0

The special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, has been scolded over his comments about the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).Recall that Adesina said the CAN speaks as if it is an…

Ticker

Femi Adesina attacks CAN for implying Buhari is anti-christian

David Jan 24, 2020 0

Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has reacted to the recent killing of Reverend Lawan Andimi, the chairman of CAN in Michika local government area of Adamawa state by Boko Haram insurgents.Adesina…

News

CAN supports placing of Nigeria on watchlist by US Government

David Dec 23, 2019 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said it welcomes the placing of the country on a special watch list by the US government.In a statement issued yesterday and signed by Special Assistant (Media &Communications) to the CAN…

News

“Call your violent members to order” – CAN tells Miyetti Allah

Jessica Onyegbula Jul 19, 2019 0

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday urged the leadership of the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to call their members who are violent to order.The President, CAN, Dr Samson Ayokunle, who made…

News

Farmers-herders conflicts: Miyetti Allah seeks CAN collaboration on solutions

Emmanuel Oloniruha Jul 17, 2019 0

Leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) have called for the collaboration of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in uniting the different religious groups in the country for peaceful resolution of the…

Scandal

CAN disowns COZA pastor, Fatoyinbo amidst rape scandal

Samuel Oduoye Jul 4, 2019 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the embattled senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, was not a member of the Christian body.The Christian body made its position known on Wednesday…

Agriculture

CAN promises to work with Miyetti-Allah to promote peace

Jessica Onyegbula Jun 24, 2019 0

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Monday promised to work with the leadership of the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the quest for peace and stability of the country.The President, CAN Dr Samson…

Politics

Your appointments are lopsided, against Christians – CAN tells Niger Governor

Agency Report Jun 13, 2019 0

The Niger chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has alleged that appointments so far made by Governor Abubakar Bello were “lopsided”.“Gov Bello has named appointees to occupy four principal offices; none of the…

Politics

FG has become herdsmen’s spokesman – CAN

John Ogunsemore May 26, 2019 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed worries over the Federal Government's eagerness to pander to the demands and interests of Fulani herdsmen across the country.Pastor Bayo Oladeji, the Special Assistant on Media…

Religion

“God will punish any man of God that organises man-made miracles” – CAN President

John Ogunsemore Apr 28, 2019 0

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has warned men of God to desist from organising "man-made miracles" to avoid the wrath of God.Ayokunle issued the warning at a news briefing in Ogbomoso, Oyo…

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