Nigerian pastor and relationship coach, Kingsley Okonkwo, has set social media buzzing after declaring that there is no biblical passage that forbids Christians from having tattoos. The cleric made the remark in a post shared on X, where he challenged long-standing beliefs held by many churchgoers about body art...
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Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has firmly rejected the call by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) seeking the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan. The Shari’ah Council...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has organised a special prayer session for the safe return of 177 worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali community, one week after the incident. The prayer session, held on Sunday at Tawaliu Baptist Church in...
Nigeria Government has declared that any violence framed along religious lines will be treated as a direct attack on the Nigerian state, reaffirming that the protection of all citizens—Christians, Muslims, and adherents of other faiths—is non-negotiable. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, made the statement at the conclusion of...
Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders declare 2-day fast over Kajuru abductions, demand victims’ release
Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders declare 2-day fast over Kajuru abductions, demand victims’ release
The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has condemned in strong terms the recent abduction of 177 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as tragic, disturbing and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu...
Outrage has gripped parts of Southern Kaduna following the abduction of no fewer than 166 worshippers during church services in Kurmin Wali village, Afogo Ward of Kajuru Local Government Area, an incident the Adara community has described as one of the most brazen mass kidnappings in recent times. The...
Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that an abduction incident occurred in Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following days of uncertainty and conflicting reports about the situation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, acknowledged...
Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, describing him as an uncommon symbol of courage, faith and selfless humanity. In a statement issued on...
United States (US) President Donald Trump has renewed threats of possible further U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria, claiming that attacks on Christians could trigger additional military action, even while acknowledging that Muslims are also victims of terrorism in the country. Trump made the remarks during an interview with The New...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern Region has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained and constructive engagement with government at all levels, traditional institutions and other faith communities as part of broader efforts to promote peaceful coexistence, protect citizens’ rights and contribute to national development. The association said...
US Congressman Riley Moore has said that the United States (US) President Donald Trump is committed to ending the targeting and killing of Christians in Nigeria. Moore, a member of the United States House of Representatives, explained that recent US air strikes against terrorist strongholds in Nigeria were conducted...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a strong call for an immediate halt to attacks on Christians in Nigeria, urging global leaders to confront what he described as unacceptable religious persecution. Netanyahu made the remarks in a Christmas message shared on his official X handle, where he addressed...
United States (US) President, Donald J. Trump, has announced that the United States military carried out airstrikes against ISIS-affiliated terrorists operating in northwest Nigeria, describing the operation as a decisive blow against violent extremism in the region. In a statement posted late on Sunday via his Truth Social account,...
My Fellow Nigerians, As we mark this year’s Christmas, may the love of Christ and his message of grace, hope, peace, and goodwill to humanity abide with us all. Beyond the celebration and festivities of this season, Christmas reminds us to reflect on the significance of Jesus Christ’s birth...
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has tendered a public apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) following widespread criticism over the title of her new film, A Very Dirty Christmas. The apology came during an emotional Instagram Live session on Monday, where the actress addressed concerns raised...
President Bola Tinubu has firmly dismissed claims that Nigeria is experiencing either a Christian or Muslim genocide, insisting that the country’s security challenges are rooted in terrorism and criminality, not religious persecution. The President stated this on Friday while declaring open the 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting...
United States (US) has unveiled a new wave of visa restrictions targeting anyone involved in the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, a move Washington says is part of a broader push to defend global religious freedom. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measure on Wednesday in a...
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has strongly condemned the recent abduction of 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State, and the violent attacks and abduction of Christian worshippers in Eruku Town of Kwara State. Expressing concern over the abduction in Kebbi State, the Director General...
Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has decried the escalating insecurity across the country, warning that recent attacks are part of a deliberate plot to further destabilise Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, expressed deep sorrow over...
Kwara State was thrown into panic on Tuesday evening after armed bandits stormed the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, in Eruku, injuring worshippers and leaving two people dead. The attack, which occurred around 6 p.m., has drawn sharp condemnation from Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who has now ordered urgent...