Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)

Musliim-Muslim Ticket CAN Sends Strong Message To APC, Tinubu

Musliim-Muslim Ticket: CAN Sends Strong Message To APC, Tinubu

July 11, 2022 3:21 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has declared that it was not moved by the announcement of another Muslim, Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

The umbrella Christian organisation asserted that its leaders were determined to stand their ground against every form of intimidation, including the floating of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket by the political party.

The association’s chairman, Kaduna state chapter, Rev. John Hayab, made this known while speaking to reporters in the Kaduna State capital on Sunday.

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CAN Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Owo Attack, Calls For Action

CAN Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Owo Attack, Calls For Action

June 6, 2022 5:13 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned yesterday’s attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, describing it as ‘outrageous’ just as it called for an overhaul of the country’s security architecture.

CAN’s comment was contained in a statement issued by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Media Assistant to the CAN President, His Eminence, Rev Dr Samson Ayokunle.

“The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the unprovoked attacks and killing of several innocent worshippers at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo, and called on the security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators of the …

Nigeria Fast Becoming A Lawless Country, CAN Cries Out

Nigeria Fast Becoming A Lawless Country, CAN Cries Out

May 26, 2022 5:44 am

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised concerns that Nigeria is fast becoming a lawless country where criminals and other non-state actors operate without any form of resistance. 

CAN pointed out that criminals are now emboldened and operate with impunity across the country while security agents that are expected to stop or apprehend them appear powerless.

CAN President, Dr. Samson Ayokunle Olasupo, in a statement which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, referred to the murder of Lady Fatima and her four innocent children by some “unknown gunmen” in Anambra State few days ago.

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Ndigbo Or Christians Would Not Leave Northern Nigeria- CAN

Ndigbo Or Christians Would Not Leave Northern Nigeria – CAN

May 18, 2022 4:05 am

The National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) youth wing, Belusochukwu Enwerem has frowned at the call by some sections of the people in the country for the Igbo to leave the northern part of the country following the recent incidents that occurred.

While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Enwerem observed that those actually angling for the evacuation are enemies of the country. He rather pointed out that the incident should rather unite the country rather than disintegrate it.

While condemning the incident, he called on all leaders in the country both Christians and Moslems to be at …

Nigeria Deserves More At 60 – Gov Fintiri

Gov Fintiri Hails CAN Chairman For Disclosing COVID-19 Status

August 24, 2020 11:37 am

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has commended the state Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Stephen Mamza, for publicly declaring his COVID-19 positive status.

Stephen Mamza who is also the Catholic Bishop of Yola announced on Sunday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, thus becoming the first prominent person in Adamawa State to publicly declare his status.

Governor Fintiri while commending Bishop Mamza’s openness said his action would spread the message to the doubting masses, against the backdrop that many people in the state still do not believe in the reality of COVID-19.

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Abducted CAN Chairman Regains Freedom

Abducted CAN Chairman Regains Freedom

May 31, 2020 9:45 am

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nasarawa State chapter, Bishop Joseph Masin, who was abducted by gunmen on Thursday in Lafia has regained freedom.

Mr Bola Longe, Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state confirmed the release of the CAN chairman to newsmen on Sunday in Lafia.

Longe said that four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction and that investigation was ongoing to arrest all those involved.

He, however, denied knowledge of any ransom being paid to secure the release of the CAN chairman.

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