Politics

Women Organization Sells Tinubu/Shettima Ticket to Religious Bodies

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As Political parties and their flag bearers intensify campaigns ahead of the General election, the Oyo Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign Organization has visited religious bodies in Oyo State. The visits aimed to sell the All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Continue Reading

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We are working with religious leaders to promote peaceful coexistence – Ogun NOA Director

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The National Orientation Agency, NOA, is collaborating with religious leaders on the need to promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians irrespective of tribes and ethnic backgrounds. Ogun State Director of the Agency, Mr Christopher Kolawole made this known during the visit to the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN led by the Ogun State chairman, […]Continue Reading

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Easter: CAN Admonishes Nigerians, Preaches Hope

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has encouraged Nigerians to be hopeful as God will put a stop to kidnappings, killings among other social vices in the country. In an Easter message, titled ‘Rejoice in Hope: All shall be well’, CAN advises Nigerians to exercise patience in troubled times and continue in fervent prayers. The […]Continue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

Lifestyle

Flow of Tributes at Wake for Chief Areoye Oyebola

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It is often said that sweet is the memory of the righteous while the good that men do live after them. These maxims came to the fore at Late Chief Areoye Oyebola’s house, Dikat, Ringroad Ibadan as renowned traditional rulers in Ibadan, legal practitioners, religious leaders, families and friends converged to hold funeral wake for […]Continue Reading

Religion

COVID-19: CAN Declares 3 Days Fast in Ondo

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has declared three days of fasting and prayers from Friday 3rd July to Sunday 5th July, 2020. The prayers are specifically to seek divine intervention in respect of the Covid-19 pandemic.  A statement by the Ondo State CAN Chairman, Reverend Ayo Oladapo, enjoins all Christians to actively participate in […]Continue Reading

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Abiola Ajimobi’s Death is a Painful Loss, Says CAN

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has described as a painful loss, the death of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, whose transition took place in Lagos on Thursday. Ajimobi died receiving treatment for coronavirus. The condolence message of the association was issued by its president, Dr. Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle, in […]Continue Reading

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Religious Leaders disagree over opening of Worship Centres in Oyo

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Religious leaders in Oyo State have expressed divergent opinions over lifting of suspension placed on religious gathering 3 months ago during the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.  Speaking with Radio Nigeria, Chairman, Muslim Community of Oyo State, Alhaji Kunle Sanni said he was not in support of reopening of mosques in the state due to the […]Continue Reading

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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