Thursday, July 23, 2026

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)

September 25, 2021

Insecurity: CAN holds one million man walk for peace

The association prayed for peace, progress and good governance.

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Samson Ayokunle
September 20, 2021

CAN condemns attacks on churches, worshipers in Kogi

The Christian body said the attacks were a desecration of places of worship.

Kogi CAN Chairman, Bishop John Ibenu and Bandits
September 19, 2021

Ten more abducted Bethel Baptist students have regained freedom: CAN

CAN said they were expecting and praying the bandits would release the remaining 21 students soon.

Bethel Baptist school
September 16, 2021

CAN suspends Gombe chairman for congratulating Pantami on dubious FUTO professorship

The Christian body said Sunday Congo’s message did not reflect its position on the controversial minister now infamous for his extremist views.

Pantami and Oti
August 30, 2021

Gov. Zulum meets security agencies over 3,000 repentant terrorists

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has held a meeting with security agencies to discuss the fate of about 3,000 Boko Haram terrorists who have surrendered.

Zulum, Boko Haram surrender
August 26, 2021

Jos Killings: CAN begs Muslim, Christian leaders to stop inciting violence

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Jos North local government has begged Muslim and Christian leaders to stop inciting people to violence.

Corpse of those killed at Rukuba, Jos
August 22, 2021

I don’t want to see another Olu of Warri: Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo advised the new Olu of Warri to take to wisdom of elders and unite his people.

Obasanjo and Olu of Warri
August 22, 2021

15 more abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School regain freedom

Aside from the 15 students released on Sunday, 65 of the abducted students remain in captivity with the bandits.

August 15, 2021

CAN urges arrest of perpetrators of Rukuba killings, condemns ongoing violence in other communities

The Plateau CAN chairman condemned recent attacks in Bassa, Riyom, Jos South and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas.

August 5, 2021

One dead, 5 hospitalised as JTF opened fire on worshippers in Borno church

Borno state land use regulator BOGIS stormed the church with a detachment of JTF to enforce a land use law.