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Northern CAN condemns violence in Plateau, calls for swift action to arrest perpetrators

Northern CAN condemns violence in Plateau, calls for swift action to arrest perpetrators

Offor Callistus April 6, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19-Northern states and the FCT has condemned in strongest term the killing of over 50 citizens in Bokkos, Plateau State. The association also urged security agencies to deploy all machineries of investigation theo ensure arrest and...
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We must unite as religious leaders to defend our rights – Northern CAN Chairman CAN

We must unite as religious leaders to defend our rights – Northern CAN Chairman

Offor Callistus March 25, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has called on religious leaders to unite in defending the rights of their followers, stressing that collective action is key to overcoming...
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Northern CAN vows to speak truth to power, amplify Northern Christians voices Northern CAN

Northern CAN vows to speak truth to power, amplify Northern Christians voices

Offor Callistus March 18, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for the rights of Northern Christians, insisting that it will continue to speak truth to power despite challenges. Chairman of Northern CAN,...
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CAN northern states chapter unanimously endorses Rev. John Hayab as chairman Rev. John Joseph Hayab.

CAN northern states chapter unanimously endorses Rev. John Hayab as chairman

Offor Callistus March 5, 2025
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– The Executive Council members and stakeholders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have unanimously expressed their confidence in the leadership of the newly elected Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab. NATIONAL ACCORD reports...
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CAN says shutting down schools during Ramadan counterproductive CAN Christian Association of Nigeria

CAN says shutting down schools during Ramadan counterproductive

Offor Callistus March 3, 2025
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the decision by some northern state governments to close all schools throughout the Ramadan fasting period as counterproductive. This is contained in a statement signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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CAN to FG: Implement business-friendly policies to grow economy in 2025 CAN Christian Association of Nigeria

CAN to FG: Implement business-friendly policies to grow economy in 2025

Offor Callistus January 1, 2025
The Chairman of Oyo State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, has urged the Federal Government to implement business-friendly policies to grow the nation’s economy in 2025. Akinyemiju gave the advice in his New Year message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan...
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Yuletide: CAN commends Shendam LG Chairman for distributing over 1,000 bags of rice IMG 20241228 WA0004

Yuletide: CAN commends Shendam LG Chairman for distributing over 1,000 bags of rice

Offor Callistus December 28, 2024
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Shendam Chapter, has praised the Executive Chairman of Shendam Local Government Area, Hon. Kemi Nicholas Nshe, for his remarkable show of generosity during the Christmas season. The commendation followed the distribution of over 1,000 bags of rice to...
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Christmas: Don’t lose hope in Nigeria, CAN Chairman tells citizenry CAN Christian Association of Nigeria

Christmas: Don’t lose hope in Nigeria, CAN Chairman tells citizenry

Offor Callistus December 24, 2024
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country, though confronted with the harsh realities of corruption, inequality and other challenges. The Chairman of CAN in Ondo State, Reverend Father Anselm Ologunwa, stated this in his 2024 Christmas message on Tuesday in...
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Stampede: CAN seeks improved safety measures to avoid future reoccurrence CAN President

Stampede: CAN seeks improved safety measures to avoid future reoccurrence

Offor Callistus December 23, 2024
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, which claimed 10 lives, including four children, as thousands rushed to receive Christmas palliatives. The association also called...
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CAN says Bishop Oyedepo legend of faith, celebrates him at 70 images 2024 09 27T070215.413 1

CAN says Bishop Oyedepo legend of faith, celebrates him at 70

Offor Callistus September 27, 2024
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated the Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, on his 70th birthday anniversary. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, described Oyedepo as a legend of faith and a transformative leader....
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CAN, C&S urge FG to address issues raised by youths during protest CAN Christian Association of Nigeria

CAN, C&S urge FG to address issues raised by youths during protest

Bode September 8, 2024
The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim (ESOCS) and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) urge the Federal Government to address issues raised by youths during #EndBadGovernance# protest. They also highlighted the need to confront modern wickedness with truth, advising leaders to return to bold and unyielding truth...
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End incessant killings, kidnapping, banditry in Nigeria, CAN, Sultan urge FG Photo combination of Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar (L) and CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh (R)

End incessant killings, kidnapping, banditry in Nigeria, CAN, Sultan urge FG

Bode August 27, 2024
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – A united call for action echoes across Nigeria as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) joined forces to urge the Federal Government to tackle the alarming surge in killings, kidnapping, and banditry. The Nigeria Inter-Religious...
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Governor Sule mourns NADP program manager and Nasarawa CAN vice chairman  Late Mr Alanana, Program Manager of NADP

Governor Sule mourns NADP program manager and Nasarawa CAN vice chairman 

Bode August 13, 2024
  By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has mourned the death of some principal officers of Nasarawa Agricultural Development Programme (NADP), Mr Emmanuel Alanana, Programme Manager and Dr Rabiu Abdul, Director of Extension Services, who both died in ghastly accident on Sunday evening. Similarly, the...
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