Tag: CAN
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Anointing Service Drama: CAN backs Ambode on chaplain’s removal
The Lagos State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday said the Governing Council of Christ the Light Chapel, Alausa acted within its constitutionally authority to relieve the chaplain of the chapel, Venerable Femi Taiwo of his position. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Venerable Taiwo was on May 15 sacked and evicted from his…
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Soonest, Nigeria shall be great again – CAN
Despite the enormous challenges facing the country in virtually every sphere, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged Nigerians to keep hope alive as the country is on its way to greatness. This was revealed by the Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of CAN, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola on Sunday. Bamgbola spoke at the…
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Southern Kaduna: Resolve crisis now or be ready for war – CAN warns FG
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to either resolve the lingering Southern Kaduna crisis with immediate effect or be prepared for war. This was revealed by the President of the Christian body, Reverend Olasupo Ayokunle. He stressed that it is only when the suspects are made…
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Nigeria becoming unsafe daily, CAN tells Buhari
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has said the country is now gradually turning to an open space for perpetrators of evil to carry out their dastardly acts without questioning by relevant security agencies. It further noted that Nigerians are going through severe pains as a result of hunger, poverty and insecurity of lives and…
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We are behind Suleman but won’t accompany him to DSS’ office – CAN
Following the formal invitation of the firebrand pastor and founder of the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman by the Department of State Services, DSS over alleged inciting comments, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has said it is solidly behind the clergyman but won’t accompany him. ThisNewsGuru.com reports that the…
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Buhari not willing to dialogue with us to end religious crisis – CAN
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Sunday accused the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration of willing to dialogue to proffer solutions to some of the religious crisis happening in the country. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the group faulted the belief in some quarters that it has not been pragmatic enough in responding…
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CAN advocates introduction of Christian religious studies in Yobe schools
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Yobe has appealed to the state government to introduce Christian religious studies in public schools. The state CAN Chairman, Rev. Jibrin Joshua, made the call when he briefed newsmen in Damaturu on Sunday. According to him, despite the constitutional provision for freedom of worship, the teaching of Christian…
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IG disagrees with CAN on number of casualties in southern Kaduna killings
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has disagreed with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on the number of people killed in the Southern Kaduna crises. The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan had alleged that the unrest in Southern Kaduna had claimed over 808 lives, in 53 villages in the area. But Idris disputed…
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God will restore Nigeria’s prosperity – CAN
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has expressed confidence that God would restore Nigeria’s prosperity in due course. This is contained in a statement signed by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Head Media of CAN’s president, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday. “He will restore prosperity to our land and…