Christian Association of Nigeria

Insecurity: CAN Declares 3-Day Nationwide Prayer

Southern Kaduna Killings: People’s Right To Life Eroded – CAN

August 17, 2020 6:41 am

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Dr. Sopu Ayokunle, has reiterated that every human being has the constitutional right to life and so the people of Southern Kaduna.

He added that in a constituted authority, people should be protected, stressing that it was so with the people of Southern Kaduna.

Speaking at an interdenominational service organized by CAN leadership in Kaduna to pray for the restoration of peace in Southern Kaduna, the state and the country as a whole, the CAN President expressed dismay that in this modern world, senseless killings were the order of the day …

BBNaija Is Evil, Stop The Patronage – CAN

July 22, 2020 8:56 am

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged political office holders and other stakeholders to discourage immoral activities.

It said instead, they should promote justice and moral programmes and activities that are aimed at pleasing God Almighty and humanity.

CAN particularly kicked against the ongoing reality show, Big Brother Naija, describing it as evil and urged well-meaning Nigerians to join in the protest against the show.

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COVID-19 Rules: CAN Cautions Churches, Members

June 10, 2020 12:09 pm

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, has enjoined Christian faithful to use the reopening of places of worship in the state to exhibit good conduct by strictly observing all the protocols including the washing of hands, social distancing, wearing of face masks and other rules associated with the curbing of the spread of COVID-19.

The state chairman of CAN, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, in a statement made in Kaduna, on Wednesday, said, CAN Kaduna state wishes to appreciate the state Governor and the State Standing Committee on COVID-19 for allowing places of worship to reopen from Sunday …

Insecurity: Enough Is Enough – Ayokunle, CAN President

February 8, 2020 3:40 am

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Presidency To CAN: No Ransom Was Paid For Dapchi Girls

February 5, 2020 11:29 am

The Presidency has denied claims by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), that the current administration paid ransom for the release of Dapchi girls because the majority were Muslims.

Special Adviser to the President Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement urged CAN to desist from disinformation which can further divide Nigerians. He added that the letter and spirit of the Holy Bible does not support discord, which CAN’s allegations are liable to cause.

The statement read: “We are again constrained to react to unfounded allegations by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) about the payment or non-payment of …