Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has said that his administration will pursue policies and programmes that will create prosperity and security for the citizenry. Otti spoke at Sunday’s interdenominational open-air thanksgiving service held at the Trademore Event Center, Umuahia. The well-attended solemn event, with the theme, “The Lord has...
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna State Chapter, has advised the incoming Leadership of the 10th National Assembly (NASS) not to be a divisive tool. The Chairman CAN, Kaduna state, Rev. John Hayab gave the advice in a statement on Monday in Kaduna. . Hayab said he had...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other eminent Nigerians have showered encomium on Rev Dr Stephen Baba-Panya the President Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA). They described him as a man with unique and uncommon qualities which he had used to better the society. They spoke during the 60th anniversary thanksgiving...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger on Saturday in Minna charged Christians to be hopeful as the nation would overcome its present challenges. The chairman, Rev. Bulus Yohanna, gave charge in his Easter message entitled: “Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.’’ Yohanna stated that...
The Niger chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday in Minna enjoined Christian faithful to vote for credible candidates at the governorship and legislative elections of March 18. It stated that such candidates should be those who would ensure development and peaceful co-existence among the people....
The Plateau chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says it has not endorsed governorship candidate of any political party. Its chairman, Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Sunday that Plateau electorate should turn out en-masse on March 11 to...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Gov Abdullahi A. Sule, of Nasarawa State, have emphasised the importance of peace and religious harmony as he met with religious leaders in Nasarawa State. Gov Sule stated this on Saturday in Lafia during a meeting with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Jama’atu...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger has condemned the killing of a Catholic Priest in Paikoro Local Government Area of the state. A statement issued by Daniel Atori, media aide to the CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna on Sunday in Minna...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, has confessed Jesus Christ as Lord of lords and most wonderful God that turns shame to celebration. Ooni said this during the Grand-finale of New Year Prayer organised by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, on...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said late Pope Benedict XVI positively influenced people across religious divides all over the world during his life time. The apex Christian body in Nigeria stated this in its condolence message over the death of the 95...
The Lagos State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says only the enthronement of a good leadership in 2023 will end terrorism in the country. The Chairman of the association, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the state’s...
Chairman of the Oyo State Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN) Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, has described the destruction of Campaign Billboards and INEC Offices across the country as an act of wickedness. Akinyemiju made the remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, while reacting...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday, held a national prayer over the security challenges in the the country and for peaceful election in 2023. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh while speaking with journalists after the prayers in Abuja, said the aim was to bring about a...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has directed its states and local chapters, to hold national prayers for divine intervention in the affairs of Nigeria on Friday. This is contained in a statement signed by John Praise Daniel, Chairman, Local Organising Committee, National Prayer...
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and Co-chairman, Nigeria Interreligious Council, says Nigeria will be great if the citizens remain steadfast and prayerful in pursuing the Nigeria project. “Though we are still facing challenges, let us not give up,” Okoh said in his message to mark...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHAMGANI, Bauchi – The “Light Up Bauchi” mega crusade organized by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, begun on Tuesday with thousands of Christians in attendance. The two days mega crusade which is holding at the Abubakar Tafawa...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to exhibit the resilient spirit they are known for, to achieve the Nigeria of everyone’s dream. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Lagos State Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, gave the advice on Sunday at the Church Thanksgiving Service commemorating...
Senator Smart Adeyemi, (Kogi-West Senatorial District), has proposed a bill seeking to end nomination of candidates of same religion for president and vice positions. Adeyemi, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Sunday, said there was need to forestall the contentious issues on nomination of candidates...
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule on Wednesday in Lafia, distributed 42 operational vehicles to various security agencies in the state. The governor at the handing over ceremony, said the gesture was part of the state government’s sustained support to security agencies. According to him, security is one of the...
Democracy is about choices and freedoms. In a pluralistic nation such as Nigeria, democracy is also about inclusivity, social justice and fairness. The latter consideration brought to bear the principle of rotation and zoning in this dispensation. The need for stability and unity has become a big issue in...