Tag: CAN
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CAN cautions Muslims leaders against promotion of violence
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cautioned some Muslim leaders in Nigeria against promotion of violence and trouble unless they want to throw the country into avoidable religious crisis. CAN said it is worried and disappointed with the activities of some Islamic extremists in the country whose past time is how…
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We’re saddened by invasion of Kaduna church, killing, abduction of our members – CAN
The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the Sunday killing and abduction of church worshippers at the Haske Baptist Church, Manni Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The bandits in large numbers were said to have invaded the church at about 9.00am when Sunday service was ongoing…
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Buhari’s Minister, Pantami not responsible for ex-Kaduna Governor, Patrick Yakowa’s death – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, has warned against linking the death of former Kaduna State governor Patrick Yakowa to Dr Isa Pantami. The state Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, gave the warning in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. Hayab was a former special adviser on Religious Affairs to late Yakowa.…
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No to wearing of hijab in Christian schools — CAN
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has kicked against a bill seeking to prohibit and prevent religious discrimination against adherents and practitioners of different faiths and beliefs in Nigeria. The Association said that the bill if eventually passed into law will cause chaos, confusion, division and crises in Nigeria. CAN made the declaration when the sponsor…
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CAN nursing bad intention towards Muslims over hijab – Muric
The Muslim Rights Concern has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria of nursing bad intention towards Muslims over the hijab saga. The Muslim rights advocacy group was reacting to CAN’s latest statement in which it said Muslim female soldiers were free to wear hijab on military uniform if that would deflect bullets. MURIC’s allegation came…
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CAN seeks support for new Acting I-G of Police
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter has called for support of Nigerians for the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba. The Chairman of CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, who made the appeal in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna, also commended the appointment. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved…
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Easter: CAN tells Christians to rejoice for God will surely roll away banditry, herdsmen attacks, others in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria has pleaded with Christian faithfuls across the country to exercise patience in the face of tribulations, especially as regards the security situation troubling the country. In a statement on Friday, CAN president, Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, encouraged Nigerians not to be discouraged while assuring them that God will roll away the…
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CAN urges FG, IGP to intervene in ongoing violence in Kwara
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government and Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intervene in the ongoing violence over Hijab policy in Kwara. The appeal is contained in a statement by the General Secretary, CAN, Mr Joseph Daramola, in Abuja. ”We learnt that the State Government has ordered the…
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CAN praises Pope Francis for rejecting same-sex marriage
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday praised Pope Francis for rejecting same-sex marriage and standing by the Bible, which it described as superior to any civilisation. In a statement issued in Abuja by its General Secretary, Mr Joseph Daramola, CAN said that the pope’s decision was godly and timely. “ We agree with…
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CAN drags Buhari to court, see why
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has filed a lawsuit before the Federal High Court Abuja challenging the legality of the just gazetted controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA). CAN disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday by its General Secretary, Joseph Bade Daramola, noting that the Christian body is not comfortable…