Friday, July 10, 2026

Christian Association of Nigeria

June 24, 2026

Abduction: Oyo CAN directs churches to tighten security around premises, suspend night services 

The association said it viewed with concern the insecurity situation in Oyo State and sympathised with families of victims held hostage by bandits.

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
June 3, 2026

CAN declares three-day national mourning over widespread killings, kidnapping, demands state police

CAN also designated June 14 as ‘Black Sunday’ across all churches in solidarity with families affected by the killings and abductions.

Nigerian Christians wailing
June 2, 2026

Alimosho LG chair cautions residents against fake security alerts

He described the trend as a threat to public safety and social harmony.

Johnson Akinpelu
June 2, 2026

Declare state of emergency on security, CAN tells FG

“It has come to that point where the government will have to declare a state of emergency on security,” Mr Okoh said.

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
May 29, 2026

Help us, we have spent 13 days in captivity, Oyo pupils, teachers beg Makinde 

She said the victims had spent 13 days with the abductors, under harsh weather conditions.

Oyo teacher and pupil
May 27, 2026

CAN scolds Tinubu, says Nigerians need ‘hope they can see’, not empty promises

The CAN president noted that Nigerians currently need “hope they can see, not promises they no longer believe”.

President Bola Tinubu with Christian Association of Nigeria [Presidency]
May 27, 2026

Oyo: CAN congratulates Muslims, prays for release of kidnapped Oriire schoolchildren

The Christian Association of Nigeria has felicitated Muslims on the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Northern CAN leaders
May 17, 2026

“Please don’t let our abductors kill us,” Oyo principal begs FG, Makinde in viral video

The state police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, told the Peoples Gazette that the command was aware of the video.

Folawe Alamu
May 10, 2026

Nigerians, other Africans threatened by spread of radical Islamic terrorism: U.S. Govt

Mr Leo visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea to strengthen interfaith dialogue.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
March 31, 2026
Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi