The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged all churches and Christians to embark on three days of prayers for the nation, to seek divine intervention over the spate of kidnappings and killings in the country. CAN made the plea to all christians in a letter released by its General Secretary, Daramola Joseph. The letter […]
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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has said history will not be kind to President Muhammadu Buhari if Nigeria breaks up before the end of his tenure. Vice Chairman of (North), Rev. John Hayab, said this on Tuesday while reacting to the claim by the Presidency that secessionist groups cannot intimidate Buhari. Hayab, who described […]
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The Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has hailed the appointment of DIG Usman Alkali Baba as the new acting Inspector-General of Police. The chairman, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, in a statement he issued Wednesday, said, “Following President Muhammadu Buhari appointment of DIG Usman Alkali Baba as […]
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Nigeria’s umbrella organisation for churches, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged that believers keep hope alive while giving thanks to God despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevailing security issues. The CAN President, Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle, in a statement titled “Easter Message – Rejoice in Hope: All Shall Be Well,” […]
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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has shown its confidence that the ban on religious gatherings across the country might come to an end by the first Sunday of June. This was revealed in a statement signed on Wednesday, by the CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle. The CAN President noted that they have been in […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the recent protest which was organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Sunday. Buhari said he was pained over the killing of Lawan Andimi, a chairman of CAN in Michika, by Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media, Garba Shehu, said he believes in […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of Reverend Lawan Andimi, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika by Boko Haram terrorists. In a series of tweets on Tuesday, the President described the murder of the clergyman as inhuman and vowed to ensure the insurgents pay dearly for their actions. He […]
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Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, has said he used common sense to approach politics. The governor stated this at a Thanksgiving Service organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), as part of the activities to mark his third year in office. Obaseki vowed to use every drop of his blood to work for […]
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The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to call its members who are violent to order. According to NAN, Samson Ayokunle, president of CAN, spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He said herdsmen who are of the […]
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Addressing a Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) delegation from the 19 northern states at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday, Buhari said no right thinking individual will will accuse him of condoning killings, especially having secured substantial votes from the areas affected by the crisis. Buhari also said those accusing his administration of doing […]
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