Tag: CAN

Kikiowo Ileowo: Much ado about hijab in the State of Osun

by Kikiowo Ileowo Much has been said in recent times about the wearing of Hijab and Church robes to school by pupils in public schools in the state of Osun,…

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Hijab crisis: No resolution despite meeting between security agencies, Christian leaders

Following the controversy generated by a recent court ruling on the wearing of hijab by female Muslim students, security agencies in the state, on Thursday, held an emergency meeting to…

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‘Aregbesola should be ready to expel all students in Osun state’ – CAN

Christian students in Osun state will continue to wear choir robes and other church garments to school as long as their Muslim counterparts are allowed to wear hijab (veils). Following…

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‘Human beings are more important than cows’ | CAN, PFN reject cattle grazing in Ondo

The Christian Association of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, in Ondo, have urged the state government to make it unlawful for herdsmen to freely graze their cattle in…

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No jokes, Osun students wore choir robes to school today (PHOTOS)

The crisis which emanated from the judgement of Justice Jide Falola in favour of the Osun State Muslim community which negated the State Government's stand against female Muslims students wearing…

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CAN appoints Oritsejafor’s successor

The successor of Ayo Oritsejafor as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has been announced. Appointed as Oritsejafor's replacement is the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC),…

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Osun: DSS wades into potential hijab conflict

As the hijab crisis in Osun state continues to deepen, the Department of State Services has invited religious leaders in the state to discuss the situation. The DSS has invited…

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CAN hit by new crisis, Catholic church threatens to pull out

As the tenure of Ayo Oritsejafor, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), winds down, a wave of fresh crisis has hit the organization- regarding his replacement. The Catholic church has…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to monitor today. New militant group emerges As the Federal Government initiates moves to negotiate with Niger Delta Avengers, another group, Ultimate Warriors of…

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Osun: Christian pupils to wear choir robes if Muslims wear hijabs

The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, vowed to issue a directive to Christian schools in Osun state, instructing the pupils to wear choir robes, if the government goes ahead to…

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Igbo woman killed in Kano was provoked by her killer – CAN

The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Sunday, reacted to the gruesome murder of Bridget Agbahime by angry Muslim youths in Kano for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed.…

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#JusticeForBridget: Prime suspect in gruesome murder of Igbo trader, arrested

The Kano state Governor, Umar Ganduje, has condemned the killing of 74 year Bridget Patience Agbahime and also announced the arrest of a prime suspect in the gruesome murder, Alhaji…

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‘The popularity of Buhari’s government is diminishing’ – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, urged the federal government to ignore the 'mischievous Nigerians' calling for the arrest and prosecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan. CAN said this…

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‘Jonathan did his best for Nigeria’ – Oritsejafor

The outgoing President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan is a good man who had good intentions for Nigeria. Speaking…

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CAN reacts to forced marriage of Christian girls, Islamic Coalition against terrorism (READ)

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern States, on Saturday, March 12, questioned the Federal Government's decision to include Nigeria in the coalition of Islamic Countries fighting…

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Forceful conversion of Christian girls to Islam ‘occurs regularly’ – CAN

Following the nationwide outcry over the abduction of 14-year-old Ese Oruru, the Kano State Chairman of the the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Ransom Bello, has stated that the…

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‘CAN is now a campaign platform for politicians’ – Anglican Bishop

The Christian Association of Nigeria has become a veritable platform for political campaigns, says the Bishop of the Wusasa Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Zaria, Kaduna State,…

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‘There is nothing wrong with having a Northerner as CAN President’

The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has responded to recent news reports alleging that President Muhammadu Buhari intends to appoint a northerner as National President of…

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‘Presidency plotting to install Northerner as Oritsejafor’s successor’

As the tenure of the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, comes to an end in July, reports have surfaced from within the Christian community that the…

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Chris Okotie in trouble with Christian elders over Oritsejafor comments

Senior Pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, famous for his controversial outbursts, may have gotten himself in trouble over his recent comments about the President, Christian Association of Nigeria…

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‘Government is not giving money to us’ – CAN

Rev Musa Asake, the General Secretary of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), has refuted claims that former president Goodluck Jonathan’s failure to secure re-election has shut out the Christian…

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Oritsafejor falsely prophesied that Jonathan would win the election – Okotie

Senior Pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, famous for his controversial opinions, has accused President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of misleading former president Goodluck Jonathan. Okotie,…

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PDP: The Obas did not deceive Jonathan

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized a former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Anthony Okogie, for his accusation of Yoruba monarchs, saying they deceived former President…

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“Transfer them to other places” | CAN fights Boko Haram prisoners’ relocation to Anambra

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Anambra State chapter, has asked the Federal Government to urgently relocate the Boko Haram prisoners in Ekwulobia prison to other places outside the South-east. The…

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Bishop wants Buhari to investigate CAN, TAN, super-rich Nigerians

by Damilola Jagun Most Revd Josiah Idowu Fearon, Bishop of the Kaduna Diocese of Anglican Diocese, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the Transformational Ambassadors of Nigeria and the Christian Association…

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“They don’t respect the church” || Another cleric is unhappy with Amaechi, APC over N7bn bribery claim

by Kolapo Olapoju Another pastor is angry with Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, over the N7 billion bribery allegation he made against the Christian Association of Nigeria. Amaechi had…

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DSS invites Musa-Dikwa, pastor who claimed Jonathan gave N7bn to CAN

by Ranti Joseph A Borno-based Pastor, Kallamu Musa-Dikwa, who claimed that money given to pastors by President Goodluck Jonathan was actually N7 billion and not N6 billion as alleged by…

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They didn’t give me any money || Edo CAN Chairman speaks on N7billion bribery allegation

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Edo state Chairman of the Christians Association of Nigeria, Bishop Peter Imasuen, has distanced himself from the N7billion bribe allegedly paid CAN at the national level…

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“The allegation is a complete lie” – CAN denies collecting N7billion from Presidency

by Panshak Ibrahim The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has described as a 'complete lie' the allegations that it received N7 billion bribe from the Peoples Democratic Party, to work against the…

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CAN got N7billion to campaign against Buhari – Borno pastor claims

by Kolapo Olapoju On Thursday, February 19, a pastor based in Borno state, Kallamu Dikwa, corroborated the allegation by the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, that the leadership of the Peoples…

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