Religion

CAN Protests Against Plateau Killings

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has protested over the continuous killings in Plateau State and other parts of the country. The protest tagged “Plateau Peace Walk”, was led by the state CAN chairman, Reverend Polycarp Lubo, ECWA President, Rev Dr Stephen Baba Panya, COCIN President, Continue Reading

Security

Pray for Plateau Attack Victims, CAN Urges Nigerians  

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called for prayers for victims of the Plateau State attacks, resulting in the death of over 190 persons and the razing of about 221 houses, rendering over 10,000 displaced from their homes. In his New Year message, the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, while condemning the attacks, canvassed […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

CAN Declines Homosexuality Legalisation

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has affirmed its commitment to resist any pressure aimed at legalising homosexuality, according to a statement by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh. Archbishop Daniel Okoh stated this at the grand finale of the 2023 National Bible Quiz Competition, a collaborative effort between the Voice of Evangelism and CAN, held […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gabon: CAN Offers Panacea for Checking Coup

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By Dayo Adu The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has advised political office holders to rule with human face so as not to give the military the impetus to stage a coup. The Oyo State Chairman of CAN, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, gave the advice while reacting to the Military take over of power in Gabon. […]Continue Reading

Crime

CAN Mourns RCCG Pastor Killed by Kidnappers

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  The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Ogun State, has expressed sadness over the killing of a pastor, Kayode Oluwakemi, by kidnappers who abducted seven worshippers all of whom had been rescued in the state. It was gathered that the churchgoers were conducting a vigil at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Desires […]Continue Reading

Religion

CAN Calls for Reintroduction of CRS in Schools’ Curriculum

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By Funmi Adekoya The Christian body in Osun under the umbrella of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Osun State chapter has called for the reintroduction of Christian Religious Studies, CRS, in the schools’ curriculum in the State noting that it would help in teaching the students the way of God. The body equally enjoined […]Continue Reading

Politics

CAN Harps on Intense Prayer for Nigeria

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says Nigerians should increase their prayers for the country and support the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections next year. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, who joins Nigerians in celebrating the country’s 62nd anniversary of independence, says development is the Continue Reading

Politics

Don’t allow politicians to wreck Nigeria – Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned religious leaders not to allow politicians to wreck Nigeria. Chief Obasanjo gave the charge when he received the new President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Reverend Daniel Okoh at his Presidential Library Penthouse residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.  The former President noted that Nigeria Continue Reading

Politics

Shettima’s Unveiling: Tinubu Refutes Hiring Fake Clergymen

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Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fired back at critics who accused his team of hiring street urchins and dressing them as Christian clerics during Wednesday’s unveiling of his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima in Abuja. In a statement through his campaign organization, Tinubu said the event […]Continue Reading

Culture

Soun Stead: Laoye Ruling House Appeals to Makinde to Wade into Crisis

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Laoye Ruling House, Ogbomoso has appealed to Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde to pay attention to religious rifts brewing between religious leaders in the ancient town over installation of the new Soun of Ogbomoso land. The Mogaji of Laoye Ruling House, Prince Amos Laoye made the plea in a chat with journalists. Report has […]Continue Reading

Religion

Fake Pastors are worse than Bandits- Bishop Adeoye

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The Spokesperson of the World Bishop Council, Bishop Seun Adeoye has called for urgent cleansing of churches in Nigeria.  The cleric who is the General Overseer of Sufficient Grace and Truth Ministries (SGTM), Rehoboth Arena, Okinni, Osun State, decried the rising spate of fake pastors in the country.  In a statement he issued at Osogbo he called […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Awon Asiwaju Esin Pe Fun Idajo Ododo Lori Isele Isekupani Ni Ipinle Plateau

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Igbimo to ga julo lori oro esin Islam nile Nigeria, labe akoso Aare igbimo naa, eni tii tun se Sultan tilu Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar ti benu ate lu iwa isekupani to waye nilu Rukuba, nijoba ibile Ariwa Jos, Ipinle Plateau. Ninu atejade naa ni igbimo yi ti toka si atejade ti Gomina Ipinle […]Continue Reading

Religion

CAN Declares July 2 Special Day of Prayers Against Insecurity In Oyo State

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Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter has declared that July 2, 2021 will be set aside as a day of intercession against insecurity in Oyo State and the country. This was part of resolutions reached today, between Oyo State government and Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) during a stakeholders meeting with the Christian body in […]Continue Reading

Religion

National Judicial Council: CAN President Frowns At Selection Process

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The president of the christian association of nigeria,CAN, the reverend Samson Ayokunle has frowned at the recent selection of appeal court jugdes by the national judicial council.This, the CAN President noted was skewed in favour of a particular ethnic group in the country. The Reverend Ayokunle made this known at the thanksgiving service for the […]Continue Reading

Religion

CAN Visits Radio Nigeria, Oko, As Part Of Palm Sunday Activities

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Hundreds of Members of Christian Association of Nigeria,CAN, Oko , Surulere Local Government areas of Oyo have stormed the premises of Radio Nigeria Ogo-Ilu FM to pray for the upliftment of the station.The visit was part of activities of the Christian Association Palm Sunday procession.Chairman of the Association, Reverend Thomas Kolade said their presence at […]Continue Reading

Religion

Keep those in authority in constant prayers – Reverend Ayokunle

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The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Samson Ayokunle has called on religious leaders to always assist those in position of authority with prayers for them to overcome challenges confronting the country. Reverend Ayokunle who made the call in Abeokuta shortly after a meeting with Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun urged religious leaders […]Continue Reading

Religion

We will execute more people-oriented projects – Gov. Akeredolu

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says his second term will be committed to the execution of more works to move Ondo State forward. Governor Akeredolu stated this during the 2021 Prayer Summit of the Ondo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, at the First Baptist Church in Akure. The governor who was represented by […]Continue Reading

Religion

2020: Praise God for keeping you safe – Reverend Ayokunle

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President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Supo Ayokunle has challenged all information managers not to hide or twist information for the public. Reverend Ayokunle stated this during the 2020 Radio Nigeria Christmas Carol and end of the year praise. While noting that information management was key to national unity and peace, he said the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ondo Governorship Election: INEC Seeks Support of Religious Leaders

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on religious leaders in Ondo State to support in the conduct of peaceful governorship election in the state. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC in charge of Ondo State, Ambassador Rufus Akeju made the call at a one-day interactive session with religious leaders ahead of the October 10 […]Continue Reading

Religion

PFN Advises Members to Shun Political Apathy

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Christian leaders in Oyo state have reiterated the need for Christians to shun political apathy. Faithful are also encouraged to get more involved in the nation’s political structure to accelerate the Nigeria’s economic growth and development. They made the call at the general pastors meeting of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigerian, PFN, held in Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Awon Adari Esin, Nfe Kijoba Apapo Gbe Igbese Lori Badinku Yoo Se Ba Amulo Ohun Ija Oloro

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Awon adari esin to kesi ijoba apapo lati wa ona topin yoo ri ba, igbese bawon darandaran atawon jaguda se nlo ohun ija-oloro fi koolu awon alaise. Sultan Sokoto Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad, Abubaka keta ati Aare egbe awon omoleyin Kristi, CAN, Eniowo Samson Ayokunle tiwon dijo lewaju igbimo to nrisi oro esin NIREC bere fun […]Continue Reading

Religion

Insecurity: CAN President Wants Government to Do More

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Government has been called upon to stop insecurity and killings that have become rampant in Nigeria. President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Supo Ayokunle stated this at a rally staged at Oritamefa Baptist Church, Ibadan. Reverend Ayokunle who vehemently condemned social vices in the society appealed to the government to rise up to challenges bedeviling Continue Reading