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2023 CAN Declares Day Of Intense Prayer For Nigeria

2023: CAN Declares Day Of Intense Prayer For Nigeria

November 3, 2022 4:49 am

A day of prayer for Nigeria has been declared by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) seeking the Face of God on the affairs of Nigeria, particularly as the country prepares for general elections in 2023.

The Association explained that the occasion will provide an opportunity to implore God’s help in preventing violence, manipulation, intimidation of voters and other electoral crimes in the forthcoming elections.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that all bloc Chairmen of CAN, zonal chairmen, state and local chairmen, and all church leaders, have been directed to mobilise their members nationwide for the programme.

Consequently, invitations …

CAN President Distances Self From APC Campaign List

October 20, 2022 7:47 pm

Archbishop Daniel Okoh who is the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN,  has made it clear that he would be distancing himself from the slated revised list of the members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and presidential campaign council wherein the names of some of the officials of the organisation had been featured.

In a statement on Thursday night, he said the umbrella Christian body will investigate the matter after which fair, but decisive and appropriate action will be taken.

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The statement read, “My attention as President …

2023 Our Position On Muslim Ticket Unchanged - Northern CAN

2023: Our Position On Muslim Ticket Unchanged – Northern CAN

September 14, 2022 7:54 am

The chairmen of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of the 19 Northern States and Abuja has intensified their opposition to the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that they would not change their position.

They stated their position during a meeting convened by a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, both members of the APC, which held in Abuja.

Dogara subsequently announced the meeting on his Twitter handle.

He said the meeting with the Christian leaders from the North and FCT …

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Atiku Congratulates New CAN President, Mulls Interfaith Relations

July 29, 2022 9:35 am

Atiku Abubakar  who is the the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), 2023 Presidential candidate, former Vice President, has also congratulated and felicitated with the newly elected President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Daniel Chukwudumebi Okoh.

The Waziri Adamawa had also charged the new CAN President to forge interfaith relations in Nigeria. He also assured him of total support for the promotion of peace and unity in Nigeria.

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Atiku on his verified Facebook page, on Friday, stated “I wish to congratulate Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the General …

Muslim Ticket CAN Engaging In Spiritual Banditry – MURIC

Muslim Ticket: CAN Engaging In Spiritual Banditry – MURIC

July 12, 2022 8:16 am

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has lambasted the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, over its decision on Bola Tinubu’s choice of vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, accusing the Christian body of ‘spiritual banditry’. 

The Islamic human rights organisation accused the Christian body of heating up the polity with its comment on Tinubu’s choice of former Borno State Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima as running mate.

MURIC’s response was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by the group’s director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

‘Tinubu is under CAN’s hammer for picking a Muslim, Senator Kashim Shettima, as his vice-presidential candidate …

CAN Allow Citizens To Defend Themselves, You've Failed – CAN To FG

Allow Citizens To Defend Themselves, You’ve Failed – CAN To FG

July 10, 2022 8:29 am

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter, has lamented about the alarming rate of killings in Takum and Ussa Local Government councils of the State while blaming the Federal Government of Nigeria for failing to defend them.

It has been reported that Taraba State has been under heavy attack by militias, with several number of persons killed in the last two weeks.

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Apart from the killings, valuables worth millions of Naira have also been destroyed by the rampaging militias.

Disturbed by the development, …

FG's Silence On Bandits' Brutal Methods Is Shameful - CAN

FG’s Silence On Bandits’ Brutal Methods Is Shameful – CAN

June 27, 2022 10:52 am

While reacting to the rising spate of insecurity and killings in Kaduna State of recent, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, have expressed their displeasure at the rate of killings within the last three weeks.

Rev. John Joseph Hayab, chairman, CAN Kaduna State in a statement late night on Sunday said, “The killings are too much and the lack of concern by the government is disappointing and disgraceful.”

The statement also added that the bandits and terrorists were now so hardened and brutal, adding that they killed Nigerians without mercy and the rate at which they …

CAN Issues New Directive To Christians On Sunday's Protest

CAN Kicks Against Muslim-Muslim Presidential, Guber Tickets

June 10, 2022 10:30 am

As things take to a head for the 2023 general elections and strategies are drawn, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has again warned political parties to bury the thought of sharing and running with ‘same religion tickets’ for the 2023 general elections.

CAN, in a statement on Friday, announced it was against Muslim/Muslim presidential flagbearers.

“We want to unequivocally state that it is a threat to the fragile peace and unity of Nigeria”, said Joseph Daramola, the National Secretary.

The body said a balance of both religions should be considered in the choice of running mates of candidates.

“We

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Don’t Fight Israel Over Arab Saga, CAN Tells Buhari

Don’t Fight Israel Over Arab Saga, CAN Tells Buhari

May 18, 2021 2:40 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari against joining the Arab world in fighting Israel in the ongoing violence in the Middle East as encouraged by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.

CAN reminded president Buhari of the fact that Nigeria is a ‘secular state’.

According to reports, Erdogan reportedly called: ‘for the international community to teach the necessary lesson to unlawful, unjust and unscrupulous Israel due to its attacks against Palestine, President Erdogan voiced his belief that Nigeria would show solidarity with the Palestinians in this rightful cause.’

CAN called on the International community to …

Terror Comments Go After Pantami - CAN To DSS

Terror Comments: Go After Pantami, CAN Urges DSS

April 21, 2021 3:08 am
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Samson Ayokunle, has called on relevant security agencies to investigate the allegation against the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami over allegations of sympathy for terrorism levelled against him.
Pantami has been in the eyes of the storm for about a week over his controversial Islamic teachings which reportedly lent credence to terrorism activities and killings – a stance which has forced a cross-section of Nigerians to demand for his resignation or sack.The minister admitted making such comments but blamed immaturity and limited knowledge for his views …
Insecurity: CAN Declares 3-Day Nationwide Prayer

Kwara CAN Rejects Govt’s Approval Of Hijab In Schools

February 27, 2021 8:56 am

Kwara State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has rejected the state government’s legalisation and approval of the use of hijab in schools in the State.

The body also demanded the return of all Christian mission grant-aided schools to their original owners, noting that ‘most of the schools have churches beside them and unnecessary trespass may lead to breakdown of law and order.’

A communique issued by the body in Ilorin, rejected and condemned in strong terms the approval of the hijab in schools, arguing that ‘if allowed to stay, it will cause discrimination and allow terrorists to …

CAN Reacts As ISWAP Confirms Abduction Of Missing Rev. Zango

CAN Reacts As ISWAP Confirms Abduction Of Missing Rev. Zango

October 29, 2020 3:34 pm

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has said the body will continue to pray for the release of Rev. Polycarp Zango and other people in Boko Haram captivity.

In a chat with this reporter, on Thursday in Abuja, Rev. John Hayab said it was the desire of the CAN that they were all released from the Boko Haram den.

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‘As a body, our primary duty is to pray for their rescue and encourage them to have faith in God. We are with them in the spirit,’’ he said.’

He described …

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