The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Northern Nigeria has mourned the demise of renowned evangelist and founder of the Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. Northern CAN described the deceased as a preacher without borders whose One Million Man Crusades brought revival and healing across northern Nigeria and the country as a whole. In…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged Nigerians to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Chairman of Northern CAN, Reverend John Hayab, made this known in a statement that voter registration is the first step for citizens who want their voices to…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised concerns over religious discrimination, national security threats and the erosion of constitutional freedoms in the region. The concerns were raised during a strategic meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja. The…
The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and Abuja has condemned the closure of public and private schools in some Northern states during Ramadan. While condemning the action of the affected states, the Christian body asked northern governors to match education with spiritual practice. The call followed the directive to close public…
By Yetunde Oke Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Oyo State Chapter, has called on victims of Gender Based Violence, GBV, to make it a point of duty to speak up. The State Chairperson, Women Wing of CAN, WOWICAN, Dr Patricia Amaechi-Obi, made the call in an interview with Pensioners FM. According to Dr Amaechi-Obi, speaking…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on the federal government to urgently tackle the issues of insecurity and economic hardship ravaging the country. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made this call in a message to felicitate Muslims celebrating the Eid-ul-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad, PBUH. Archbishop Okoh urged Nigerian leaders to prioritise…
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called for the inclusion of more women at decision-making levels in the country for national development. The body made the call through the Chairman of CAN, South-West Zone, Bishop Tunde Akin-Akinsanya at the 10th annual zonal convention of Women’s Wing, Christian Association of Nigeria, WOWICAN, southwest zone held at…
Nigeria’s Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro looks on ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria…
The Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, has urged Christian leaders to always preach peace to their congregations for peace and unity to reign in the country. He made this call on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Abuja. According…