Tag: CAN
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Andimi: Buhari’s govt colluding with terrorists to exterminate Christians in Nigeria – CAN
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle on Tuesday described the killing of Adamawa State CAN chairman, Rev. Lawan Andimi as gruesome, unfortunate and a shame on the federal government. Andimi was abducted by Boko Haram on January 2 when the insurgents stormed the community. Ayokunle faulted the security architecture of…
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CAN confirms execution of Adamawa chairman by Boko Haram
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed execution of its Michika chairman in Adamawa State, Rev Lawan Andimi, by Boko Haram insurgents It was learnt that Andimi was executed on Monday along with a soldier. Special Adviser to CAN President, Bayo Oladeji, confirmed the cleric was beheaded. He however said: “We are working on…
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FG treating Boko Haram, ISWAP, others with kid gloves – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Federal Government of supporting the activities of Boko Haram, Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) and other terrorist groups in the country. It urged the government to prove the Christians wrong by “publishing names of kingpins of the terrorists, herdsmen, killers and bandits in their custody…
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Religious Persecution: CAN replies Buhari, Sultan of Sokoto
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has stated that it will stop complaining about religious persecution in the country only when all Nigerians perceive that the rule of law, fairness, and social justice are allowed in the country. This was stated in a press release by its National Director, Legal and Public Affairs, Evang. Kwamkur Samuel,…
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Sultan tackles CAN over U.S. report on religious persecution in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has reacted to the recent U.S. classification of Nigeria as a nation that tolerates religious persecution. The monarch specifically dismissed claims made by the Christian Association on Nigeria, (CAN), who while reacting to the report, said Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria. The Sultan said he was also…
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Release of Dasuki, Sowore worthy Christmas gift – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended the Federal government for releasing former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki, and the leader of RevolutionNow Movement, Mr Omoyele Sowore, describing the gesture a Christmas gift. The President of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, expressed the view in a statement signed by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Special…
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US watchlist: CAN backs America, tackles Buhari-led govt
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) believes that the US government was rightly justified to have included Nigeria on a special watchlist for having “engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom”. CAN in a statement by Adebayo Oladeji, the Special Assistant (Media &Communications) to its President, Reverend Samson Ayokunle, said it is an…
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CAN set to tackle sexual perversion, staged miracles, other shameful acts by fake pastors
Burdened by the shameful activities among some of its members, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has vowed to amend its Constitution to, among others, check some of the excesses of Christian religious leaders which have generated negative publicity and ridicule to the Church. The Christian body made the revelation during its recent National Executive…
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Nigeria@59: Rescue Nigeria from bitterness, CAN tells leaders
Rev. Samuel Ayokunle, National President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Monday tasked Nigeria’s leaders to use their God-given position to rescue the country from bitterness. Ayokunle made the call when he paid a courtesy call on Dr George Akume, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, in Abuja. The CAN president, who congratulated Akume…
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Alleged N90bn scam: CAN President, others visit Osinbajo, say allegation baseless
…says churches, Nigerians ready to fight for him The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday threw its weight behind Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the N90 billion allegation leveled against him by a former chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Timi Frank. National President of (CAN) Rev. Supo Ayokunle and its members on…