Oyo CAN Directs Churches to Strengthen Security Measures
By Zainab Bakare The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, has directed churches across the state to strengthen security measures, suspend late-night activities, and consider fencing their premises following rising cases of abductions and kidnappings. The directive is contained in a communiqué issued in Ibadan jointly signed by the state CAN Chairman, Rev. […]
Southern Kaduna Leaders Declare Fasting After 177 Worshippers Abducted
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has announced a two-day fasting and prayer programme following the abduction of 177 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as disturbing, unprecedented and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, […]
CAN Urges Churches to Exercise Caution in Organising Gatherings at Christmas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states has advised church leaders to exercise caution and wisdom in organising gatherings during the Yuletide season. Chairman of CAN in the 19 Northern states, Rev. Joseph Hayab, made the call on Wednesday, during a visit to St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, […]
Bishop Adegbite Denies ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Seeks US Support for Peace
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has dismissed recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump alleging a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing them as inaccurate and potentially dangerous. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Adegbite, who also chairs the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State Chapter, […]
Northern CAN Urges Nigerians To Participate in CVR Exercise
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has called on Nigerians to see the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as a vital opportunity to influence governance and protect democracy. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John Hayab, […]