Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue 78 schoolchildren abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state. The association also expressed concern over the worsening economic hardship and...
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Acting Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benue State, Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede, has dismissed claims that Governor Hyacinth Alia is planning to demolish the CAN secretariat in the state. Reacting to reports circulating on social media and other platforms, Ugbede described the allegation as false...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, has praised Governor Agbu Kefas for what it described as his commitment to promoting peace, expanding access to free education, empowering young people, and delivering critical infrastructure across the state. The commendation was contained in a 13-paragraph communiqué issued at the...
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has called for closer collaboration between the Church and government to address social vices, promote moral values and accelerate development across the state. Kefas made the appeal on Thursday while delivering a paper titled: ” _The Church and the State: Restoring God’s Vision”_...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Benue State Chapter has said there is no space in Benue State for pilot ranching proposed by the federal government. Acting Chairman of CAN in the state, Rev. Jonathan Ugbede, disclosed this on Monday while receiving an award by the Legislative Writers, National Assembly...
Religious leaders from the Christian and Muslim communities in Borno State have reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and religious tolerance during a one-day interfaith summit held in Maiduguri. The event, organised by the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Borno/Yobe District Headquarters, brought together clerics, faith-based...
Chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), Reverend Dr. Joseph Hayab, has commended the Founder of World Assembly Ministries, Reverend Isaac Omolehin, for providing financial support that enabled the construction of emergency tents and toilets for nine heads of households displaced from the Shuwari Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp...
Chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has described the licensing of Omega University, Kaduna, as a significant development that will contribute to educational and human capital development in Northern Nigeria. Hayab spoke at...
Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), LCC Kirikasama, Maiduguri, on Sunday held a special prayer session for peace, unity, stability and progress in Maiduguri, Borno State and Nigeria as a whole. Speaking during the event, Apostle Joshua Akeredolu, who is also the Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria...
President of EBOMI Ministries, Prophet Isa El-Buba, on Sunday led hundreds of Christians and concerned citizens on a peace protest walk in Jos, Plateau State, as part of activities marking the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)-declared “Black Sunday” against worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking during a press briefing...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind the concerns raised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over the worsening security situation in the country, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to heed the church’s call for urgent reforms. Reacting to the communiqué issued at the end...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security as killings, kidnappings and terrorist attacks continue to threaten lives across the country. The call was part of resolutions adopted at the National Church Denominational Leaders’ Summit held on Tuesday at...
Christian Associates of Nigeria, (CAN) Benue State Chapter has reiterated its resolve to remain apolitical and insisted that CAN has not endorsed any politician for any elective position and warned against dragging the association into politics. Addressing the State Executive Council meeting of the association at CAN Secretariat in...
Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended Uba Sani for what it described as responsive leadership and fulfilment of promises since assuming office. Chairman of the association in the state, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji, gave the commendation on Wednesday when the governor hosted Christian leaders...
Christian leaders from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have formally adopted a new identity, unveiling the Forum of Northern Christians, also known as the Northern Christian Association, in a move aimed at clarifying their mandate and strengthening their regional voice. The decision was taken...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has rejected the call by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) seeking the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan. It could be recalled...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has firmly rejected the call by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) seeking the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan. The Shari’ah Council...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has organised a special prayer session for the safe return of 177 worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali community, one week after the incident. The prayer session, held on Sunday at Tawaliu Baptist Church in...
Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, describing him as an uncommon symbol of courage, faith and selfless humanity. In a statement issued on...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State chapter, alongside a coalition of indigenous youth bodies in the state, has accused the Nigerian government of presiding over what it described as a systematic genocide against Christian communities, particularly in the North and Middle Belt regions, and called for immediate international...