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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged churches to observe a day of fasting and prayer in response to a mass abduction in Oyo, condemning the act and emphasizing the need for schools to remain safe.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned a recent attack on a church gathering in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ekiti State, and is demanding the swift rescue of its abducted members.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned Rev. Isaac Omolehin of Word Assembly Ministry to retract what it described as false and defamatory claims about the body or face legal action.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kwara State has commended a senator for his efforts in fostering religious harmony and providing support to the community.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned fresh killings in Plateau State and is demanding justice for the victims, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.
The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has renamed its permanent secretariat after Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, nearly three decades after operating without an administrative headquarters. The post Lagos CAN honours, names new Secretariat after Oluremi Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigerian political and religious leaders, including Olawepo-Hashim and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), condemned recent school kidnappings in Borno and Oyo states. They called for urgent government action to address the abductions and ensure the safety of students.
Gunmen attacked a church in Ekiti, Nigeria, killing the pastor and abducting several worshippers during a service. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) condemned the incident and demanded swift action for the rescue of those abducted.
Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra State Governor, has called on the newly inaugurated executive members of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Anambra State to advocate for peace, good morals, and healthy living.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Council of Chief Imams and Alfas (CCIA) are at odds over claims of Christian marginalization in political leadership within the Surulere local government area of Lagos State.
A US Congressman and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have condemned the deadly Palm Sunday assault in Jos, Plateau State, with CAN calling the killings unacceptable and demanding swift justice, following an attack on a university community that killed at least 30 people.
A Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) official warned that calls by a United States congressional panel for Nigeria to repeal Sharia and blasphemy laws could heighten religious tension and destabilize the country.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the broad daylight invasion of multiple schools in Oyo state, stating that silence becomes complicity when children are hunted in classrooms. The Christian body highlighted how rapidly insecurity is spreading beyond traditional flashpoints, leaving pupils, teachers, and rural communities vulnerable.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denied rumors of internal rifts and allegations of missing relief funds, asserting its unity and threatening legal action against accusers.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a warning to believers, urging them not to engage in religious hostility and emphasizing that one cannot fight for God with insults.
Nigerian politicians, including former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang and former minister Kwankwaso, have strongly condemned the Palm Sunday gunmen attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North, which claimed at least 28 lives. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) also denounced the "horrific" killings, while Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has directed security agencies to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven operations to tackle urban terrorism.
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Okoh, has warned that lawlessness and lack of peace are at the root of Nigeria’s persistent insecurity and developmental challenges. Speaking during the Episcopal visit of Rt. Rev. Abel Oguejiofor to the Nibo District Headquarters of Christ […] The post CAN President: Lawlessness, disobedience driving Nigeria’s insecurity and disorder appeared first on Vanguard News.