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CAN Celebrates Zainab Aliyu’s Release, Appeals for Leah Sharibu’s Freedom
The Northern Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated the parents of Zainab Aliyu over her release from Saudi Arabian detention while beckoning that Leah Sharibu should not be forgotten. The association made the appeal in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Northern CAN, Reverend Joseph Hayab. Information credited to … Continue reading
CAN, PFN Tasked on Churches Proliferation
A Human Right Activist, Chief Patrick Eholor, has on Sunday urged the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) to control the proliferation of Churches in Nigeria. The activist who is the founder of One Love Foundation disclosed this to newsmen in Benin, and explained that the action would help … Continue reading
CAN Warned against Partisanship
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has issued a warning to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to henceforth desist from meddling into Nigeria’s political affairs or risk facing public disgrace. The group’s Secretary-General, Bolaji Abdulkadir handed this warning to CAN yesterday at a press conference, expressing its displeasure at the unwholesome activities of the Christian … Continue reading
Visit to Buhari not your business, CAN to NCEF
Following criticism from the National Christian Elders’ Forum (NCEF) lashed out at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over the congratulatory visit to President Buhari recently, CAN has stated that its visit is none of the Forum’s business. Gaintability News gathered from Vanguard that the Director of Legal and Public Affairs, CAN, Samuel Kwamkur, while … Continue reading
CAN Calls for Religious Balance in NASS Leadership
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged leaders of the National Assembly to ensure that the newly appointed principal officers into the two legislative chambers reflect religious balance. The CAN president, Reverend Samson Ayokunle made this known in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Ayokunle stated that the association’s request became necessary as … Continue reading
CAN Raises Alarm Over Plot to Disrupt Taraba Elections
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Taraba State has raised alarm over an alleged plot by some politicians to disrupt Saturday’s governorship and house of assembly elections in the state. CAN Chairman in the state, Reverend Innocent Solomon, made the allegation at a press briefing on Monday. He said the plan, which was in … Continue reading