Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)

July 29, 2022

Sultan, Tinubu preach peace, unity at CAN event

The Sultan said the challenges facing the country could even be better solved if Nigerians, Muslims and Christians pray and work together.

Sultan of Sokoto Saad Abubakar, APC Presidential candidate Bola Tinubu and CAN President Daniel Okoh
July 29, 2022

New CAN President Okoh asks Buhari to end insecurity

Mr Okoh made the appeal shortly after he was unveiled as the next leader of the foremost umbrella body of Nigerian Christians.

President Muhammadu Buhari and CAN President Daniel Okoh
July 27, 2022

Muslim-Muslim ticket ungodly; APC working against Nigeria’s unity: Yakubu Dogara 

Mr Dogara declared that political permutations which do not reflect religious balance in the country are against the unity and stability of the country.

Former Speaker of House of Reps, Yakubu Dogara (Credit: Twitter)
July 20, 2022

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Catholic Church says fake bishops attended Tinubu-Shettima event in Abuja

Persons in bishop’s robes attended the unveiling in an apparent move to douse controversies besetting the Muslim-Muslim ticket.

July 15, 2022

OsunDecides: Vote Oyetola because he’s only Muslim governor in South-West, says Ganduje 

Mr Ganduje’s statement comes amid criticisms trailing Mr Tinubu’s choice of a Muslim vice presidential candidate for the 2023 election.

Abdullahi Ganduje
July 14, 2022

APC cancels Shettima’s presentation amid nationwide backlash over Muslim-Muslim ticket

The APC had scheduled to formally unveil Mr Shettima as its vice-presidential candidate on Thursday.

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
July 13, 2022

Police advise churches to search worshippers, adopt technology to strengthen security

Mr Adedeji said attacks on churches in recent times had increased at an alarming rate, thus churches must take measures to ensure the safety of worshippers.

A church building with members trooping in
July 12, 2022

2023: Afenifere leader backs Peter Obi, says faith in Tinubu, Atiku lost

“We know Peter Obi very well, that’s why we endorsed him. He will not disappoint Nigerians, let’s put tribal differences apart and vote the right leader in.”

Ayo Adebanjo and Peter Obi
July 10, 2022

I picked Shettima because he’s not an ethnic, religious bigot: Tinubu

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had previously expressed worries that Mr Tinubu could plunge the country into religious crisis.

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
June 20, 2022

NDLEA tasks Christian, Muslim clerics to preach against drug abuse

The agency believes that teachings by clerics on the dangers of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking can help reduce the menace.

Church, NDLEA and Mosque