Tag: CAN
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We won’t allow hijab in Kwara mission schools-CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria in Kwara State has maintained that it will not allow its pupils to wear hijab, despite the Kwara State Government’s instruction that Muslim female pupils in Christian mission schools should wear hijab. The state government, last week, said it had accepted wearing of hijab by Muslim female pupils in Christian…
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Gumi replies CAN, says message on profiling of soldiers manipulated, misunderstood
Islamic Scholar, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has said he was misunderstood by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), stressing that the video that went viral about his discussion with the bandits was distorted and the actual message was manipulated. He also said bandits must be forgiven if Nigeria is serious about ending the wave of violence across…
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CAN tackles Gumi over religious profiling of soldiers, condemns presidency’s silence
“We recalled how Apostle Johnson Suleiman, Dr Obadiah Mailafia, Prophet Isa El-Buba and of recent, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Dr Matthew Hassan Kukah’s statements were handled by security operatives and equally reacted to by the government. Do we truly have sacred cows in the country now? The leadership of the Christian Association of…
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Order Military to rescue Pastor abducted by Boko Haram, CAN tells Buhari
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately order the military to rescue Pastor Bulud Yakuru from the Boko Haram terrorists before it is too late. Pastor Yakuru of EYN Church of the Brethren was reportedly abducted on December 24, 2020, when the terrorists attacked Pemi Village in Borno State…
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Insecurity in Nigeria now worrisome, Buhari should reach Israel, other countries for help
The Christian Association of Nigeria has again suggested to the Federal Government to seek external assistance in its quest to tackle the growing insecurity in Nigeria. The President of CAN, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, stated this in Abuja on Saturday at the inauguration of the new executives of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of…
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Insecurity: Governors, top government officials no longer safe in Nigeria – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to seek help from Israel, the United States, and other countries to intervene in the ongoing fight against insecurity in the country. The organisation said the decision became necessary because the incumbent administration is overwhelmed by the continuous security challenges in Nigeria.…
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Quit notice: Enough is enough, no harm must befall Kukah, CAN tells Buhari
The Christian Association of Nigeria has written to President Muhammadu Buhari and cautioned those threatening the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Dr Matthew Kukah, to stop their “unlawful” actions and also asked the security agencies to ensure the safety and security of the cleric. The organisation made this known in a press statement by its General…
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CAN tackles Islamic Group for telling Kukah to apologise or leave Sokoto
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has kicked against the call by the Muslim Solidarity Forum on the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, to apologise for his alleged attack on Islam and Muslims or leave the Caliphate. The forum, which labelled itself as an umbrella body for Islamic organisations, scholars and clerics,…
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Why I cancelled RCCG’s crossover service – Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, said he cancelled his church’s crossover service which was scheduled for December 31, 2020, so as to teach his congregation a lesson on submission. The Federal Government through the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 had issued a curfew between 12am and 4am…
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Kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, others dent on Buhari’s leadership – CAN
The Leadership of the Christians Association of Nigerian (CAN) on Thursday said the incessant killings, kidnappings and other anti-social activities has dented the country’s leadership. He advised political officer holders and civil servants to listen to Godly admonition, adding that their wisdom alone cannot curb insecurity and restore peace in the country. CAN President, Rev.…