Tag: CAN
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BREAKING: Abducted students of Kaduna Baptist school regain freedom
Twenty eight (28) students abducted by bandits from Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi in Kaduna State have regained freedom. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the 28 abducted students were released as confirmed by the Kaduna State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN), Joseph Hayab on Sunday. Recall that a total number of 121 students were…
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2023: CAN calls for Christian President
The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) on Saturday said the next President should be a Christian to ensure balance in leadership. YOWICAN also said rotation of the office of the President will promote equity, unity and peace. It warned bandits and kidnappers to desist from perpetrating evil and put a stop…
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Pray for Nigerian leaders despite their failures -Kaduna CAN
The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has asked its members to continue to pray for the peace and unity of the country. This, according to the chairman, Rev. John Hayab, was despite the failure of both the federal and state governments in securing and providing the citizens sources of livelihoods. The…
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Fresh kidnappings in Kaduna show Buhari has lost grip of leadership – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari has lost grip of leadership of the country over the rising spate of mass abductions of secondary and tertiary institution students. CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle in a statement issued in Abuja while reacting to the recent kidnapping of over 180 students of…
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Insecurity: Nigerians are hungry, frustrated, CAN cries to FG
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (Northern CAN) has averred that the current insecurity in the country has not only crippled the economy, it has also plunged Nigerians into hunger, poverty and frustration. Northern CAN in a statement issued and signed by the public relations…
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CAN speaks on T. B. Joshua’s death
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday, said the death of Prophet Temitope Joshua, should be a reminder of life after death and salvation. The late prophet is the Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) and popularly known as TB Joshua. The Media Assistant to CAN President, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, in…
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CAN advocates removal of immunity for President, deputy, others
The Christian Association of Nigeria on Thursday called on the National Assembly to amend Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution, which provides immunity for the President, vice-president, governors and deputy governors from facing prosecution while in office. The organisation also demanded the maintenance of the secularity of Nigeria by removing any provision for religion “or…
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Eid-el-Fitr: Caution extremists not grounded in Islam, CAN tells Sultan-led NSCIA
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to continue to caution extremists who are not grounded in Islam. The actions of the extremists, CAN said is giving Islam bad names. The religious body gave the advice in its Eid-el-Fitr message to the NSCIA and Muslims. CAN prayed…
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State of the Nation: CAN sends prayer points to all churches
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged all churches and Christians to embark on three days of prayers for the nation, to seek divine intervention over the spate of kidnappings and killings. CAN made the plea to all christians in a letter released by its General Secretary, Daramola Joseph. The letter was titled: : ‘National…
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CAN lauds Gov. Mohammed for building, renovating churches in Bauchi
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bauchi chapter, on Tuesday, lauded Gov. Bala Mohammed for building and renovating churches in the state. Rev. Abraham Damina, Chairman of the association, gave the commendation on behalf of the association, when the state’s CAN new executive members paid the governor a courtesy visit in Bauchi. Damina, who said…