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NEDC donates 50 solar-powered streetlights, 2 boreholes to CAN
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated two solar-powered boreholes and 50 solar-powered streetlights to light up Church premises in Maiduguri. The Borno branch Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Fr. John Bakeni, confirmed the donation on Thursday, when he led the leadership of the group on a thank you visit to the Managing Director of NEDC,…
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Protest: CAN urges Nigerians to consider alternative measures
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to aggrieved Nigerians that rather than protest, they should consider alternative means of expressing their grievances. The Association also recommended that government should be given more time to address these pressing concerns. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said that this period should be used to…
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CAN expresses concern over Borno suicide bombing, tasks FG on vigilance
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed profound concern over the recent suicide bombing in Gwoza, Borno, which resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. Its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, condemned the resurgence of suicide attacks and called for collective action against terrorism. Okoh, while commending the security agents for their relentless efforts…
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Religion
CAN demands public apology from FIRS over Easter message
On Tuesday, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja called on the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to retract its Easter message and offer public apology. The National Director, National Issues and Social Welfare, CAN , Commodore Abimbola Ayuba (rtd), in a statement said that FIRS’ Easter message threatened Nigeria’s unity and undermined respect among diverse religious groups. The…
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General News
Easter: Nasarawa CAN urges sacrifice for Nigeria’s development
Rev. Paul Makama, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice for development to thrive in the country. Makama made the call during a rally organised by the association to mark the Easter celebration in Akwanga on Monday. He pointed out that the country could…
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Metro
Renewed Hope Agenda yielding fruits – First Lady
The wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said that some of the initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda are already yielding fruits and will soon reach all communities in the country The First Lady, who stated this at the inauguration of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) in Abuja, said the initiatives would bring…
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Tinubu’s Presidency not by chance – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as President is not by chance but a divine blessing based on the purity of his heart. Shettima stated this on Friday when he hosted a delegation of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) on a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ”The road that led to the…
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economy
We ‘re doing our best to mitigate hardship facing masses — Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde has said that his administration is doing its best to mitigate the hardship caused by fuel subsidy removal for residents of Oyo State. Makinde said this on Thursday in Iseyin during the inauguration of the newly renovated multi-billion-naira Iseyin Central Mosque. The governor noted that Nigerians were currently witnessing a difficult period in the nation’s history. He…
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CAN refutes calling Gov. Yahya religious bigot
Rev. Fr. Joseph Shinga, Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Gombe State Chapter, has dismissed a letter trending on social media that Christians in Gombe would not vote for incumbent APC Gov. Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya in the March 11 Governorship Election. Shinga stated this while addressing news men in Gombe on Friday. The Chairman said the content of the letter…
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Kogi CAN urges prompt implementation of Child Rights law
The Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN), Kogi chapter, on Tuesday expressed full support for the prompt implementation of the Child Rights Law (CRL) act in the state. The state’s CAN chairman, Apostle Adebayo Olaniyon, made this known when the Head of CRL Advocacy Custer, Elder Titus Alonge, led a team on an advocacy visit to his office on Tuesday in…
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Bullying: Clerics advise parents to instill discipline, moral values in children
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Oyo State, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, has urged parents to instill discipline and moral values in their children and wards to curb cases of bullying in schools. Akinyemiju said this on Monday in Ibadan as schools resumed in the state and against the background of the recent incident of alleged bullying resulting in the…
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Bauchi Pilgrims board, NOA to sensitize pilgrims on Hajj 2022, COVID-19 protocols –official
The Bauchi state Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board is to collaborate with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in sensitizing intending pilgrims ahead of the 2022 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. Malam Abdurrahaman Idris, the executive secretary of the board, made this known in Bauchi on Monday when the management of NOA paid him a courtesy visit. He said the agency was…
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Yari donates 500 bags of rice, 15 cows to Christians in Zamfara
Former Zamfara Governor, Abdul’aziz Yari has donated 500 bags of rice and 15 cows to the Christian community in the state, ahead of the Christmas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the beneficiaries included the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), 400 bags and 10 cows; Igbo All Progressive Congress wing, 40 bags and 2 cows. Other are APC…
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LG chairman wants stiffer penalty for road traffic violators
Mr. Iliya Habila, Executive Chairman, Bogoro Local Government Area, Bauchi State, has called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bauchi Sector Command, to apply stiffer punishment for violators of road traffic rules and regulations. Habila made the call in Bogoro on Monday, during the 2021 Special Christmas Carol, organized by the Local Government in collaboration with Christian Association of…
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Court dismisses CAN’s suit against CAC, Minister of Trade
A Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) against the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, dismissed the suit over the failure of the plaintiff to comply with the law in the name used in filing the originating summons.…
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CAN condemns gunmen attack on Jos custodial centre
The Plateau chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the recent attack on Jos custodial centre by yet to be identified gunmen. Rev. Fr Polycarp Lubo, the Chairman of the association in the state made the condemnation on Thursday in Jos in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN reports that gunmen invaded the custodial…
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NEWS
Educate Nigerians to embrace peace, CAN leader urges religious heads
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-East Zone, has urged religious heads to educate Nigerians to embrace tranquility for better life, society and good governance. Abraham Nwali, the zonal Chairman, gave the advice on Sunday during a Thanksgiving ceremony in honour of the chairman at St Paul Parish Onuebonyi in Abakaliki. Nwali who is also Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to…
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