The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) , Borno State Chapter has called on Christians to assembly and prayer for God’s intervention over shortage of rainfall. The call was contained in a statement issued to Journalists by the secretary of CAN, Apostle Joshua Michael on Thursday in Maiduguri. The statement reads,” …
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CAN Mourns As Kidnappers Kill RCCG Pastor, 7 Others Rescued
The Christian Association of Nigeria in Ogun State, on Sunday, expressed sadness over the killing of a pastor, Kayode Oluwakemi, by kidnappers who abducted seven worshippers all of whom had been rescued in the state. Reports gathered that the churchgoers were conducting a vigil at the Redeemed Christian Church of …
Read More »CAN Condemns Barbaric Killing Of Butcher In Sokoto State
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the brutal killing of Usman Buda, a butcher, by religious extremists in Sokoto state. CAN in a statement signed by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, extended its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. The Christian association stated …
Read More »Eid-el-Kabir: Bauchi CAN Felicitates Muslim Ummah, Calls For Prayers, Peaceful Coexistence
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Bauchi State has urged the Muslim Ummah to utilize the occasion of Eid-El Kabir Sallah to continue praying for peace and development in the state and Nigeria as a whole. In a goodwill message to mark the 2023 Eid-El Kabir Sallah, the CAN …
Read More »CAN Considers Boycott Of Peak Milk Over Good Friday Ad Controversy
THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has taken a swipe at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, condemning their recent social media advert for their Peak Milk brand, which used the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor. The advert, which was released on Good Friday, has been deemed highly offensive by …
Read More »CAN Congratulates Niger Governor-Elect, Bago
The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has congratulated the Governor-elect Hon Umar Bago, following his victory in the recent governorship election in the state. The state CAN Chairman, Most Reverend Dr Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, stated this in a congratulatory message signed by the Secretary, Pastor …
Read More »CAN Sends Clear Message To INEC
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has reacted to the issues emanating from Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections. The religious body, in a statement on Tuesday, appealed for calm, while demanding responsible action from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. CAN emphasised that elections are vital for Nigeria as …
Read More »You Must Accept Election Results – CAN Tells Tinubu, Atiku, Obi
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has told all the political parties and their candidates that they must be ready to accept the outcome of the presidential and other elections even when such results do not favour them. CAN also insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, must put …
Read More »CAN To Meet Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Today
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, says the country is facing a crisis of development and governance. He blamed the challenges on what he described as the “incoherent constitutional and institutional framework” of the country. The CAN President stated this during the first …
Read More »CAN Faults Tinubu’s Endorsement By Abuja Pastors
A delegation of Abuja-based pastors and bishops on Sunday threw their weight behind the Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who they described as having the right frame of mind to rule the country. The Christians Association of Nigeria, hours after the endorsement, however, kicked against …
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