Tag: CAN

Tunde Bakare calls out CAN, others for not backing Osinbajo

by Anike Jacobs Founding pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare has openly criticized the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) for endorsing President Goodluck…

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CAN directs churches to collect special offering for victims of insurgency

by Temitope Onitiju   To alleviate the plight of people affected by the terror attacks of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)…

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Guns and bullets can’t do it – Oritsejafor suggests ways to end #BokoHaram

by James Sambo The Christian Association of Nigeria, Ayo Oritsejafor has suggested ways to end the ongoing Boko Haram war in the nation. While speaking at the opening ceremony of…

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Opinion: Before we crucify Ayo Oritsejeafor

by Kingsley Ahanonu The recent uncovering of a surreptitious arms deal that suggests a supposed link with the flamboyant and impassioned Ayo Oritsejeafor raises question that bothers much on integrity. Two Nigerians…

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“You are just like Ichabod”, “Look beyond your bling” || @ElRufai just used the Bible to demolish Oritsejafor

by Akan Ido The war of words between former Federal Capital Territory minister, Nasir el-Rufai and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, still rages…

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Our government admits to being aware of planeload of cash

by Kolapo Olapoju   After an aircraft conveying $9.3m cash from Abuja, allegedly for arms purchase, was seized by the South African authorities, the Nigerian government has said it was…

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Oritsejafor reacts to alleged ownership of private jet used in smuggling billions into South Africa

by S'ola Filani A few days ago, news broke that authorities in South Africa had intercepted an Israeli citizen and two Nigerians who attempted to smuggle $9.3 million cash into…

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‘Boko Haram is planning to Islamize Nigeria’ – Oritsejafor plays Captain Obvious

by 'Ifreke Inyang President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has claimed that that Boko Haram's ultimate plan, is to turn the country to a full…

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Shortfall in policing for Nigerians – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze After taking a look at all the unrealistic targets that have been spouted before regarding #NEPA, power blazer Chinedu Nebo has decided to stop listening to his…

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Boko Haram, Jonathan and the Northern elders

by Femi Fani-Kayode It is another that said, only a few weeks ago, that our country ‘’would burn’’ if Jonathan or any other southerner contests for the Presidential election in…

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Opinion: Boko Haram conspiracy theories and common sense

by Aminu Yusuf Roni  Boko Haram fighters don't limit their attacks on non-Muslims; everyone, Muslim or not, who is against their ideologies is Kafir, therefore his "blood is permitted" "It…

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Perry Brimah: Grazing reserves – My advice to the South east Chairman of CAN

by Perry Brimah You do not have the legal or moral right to simply deny these elements of our society, some of whom have traversed these areas before our ancestors…

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Feyi Fawehinmi: Abba Moro and the recruitment Ponzi scheme

by Feyi Fawehinmi   Given how the minister himself has taken charge of this whole process and been so close to it publicly, he has to take the can for…

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Why Boko Haram militants are still on rampage – Ayo Oritsejafor

by 'Jola Sotubo The menace of terrorist group, Boko Haram is one that has haunted Nigerians for a number of years now. Despite seemingly fervent efforts by security troops and…

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Opinion: It is just 14 years in prison. You can do it

by Saatah Nubari To all the gay proponents out there, I’m not mad that you’ve decided to support an abhorring act as this. I just wish your parents were gay.…

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4 traits that can set you apart from others

by TNN We all know how men love women who are independent. When you are dependent on someone not only do you end up feeling like a burden on someone,…

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Top 10 problems your nails can tell you

by Renita Tisha Pinto If your nails are showing up a bluish tint, then it means that your body isn't getting enough oxygen. The reason can be due to lung infections or some heart problems. 1.…

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How 4 men kidnapped me at gun-point and left me in the bush yesterday – Ex-CAN president

by Chi Ibe Premium Times today spoke exclusively to former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and former primate of the Anglican Church, Peter Akinola who was kidnapped…

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Breaking: Ex-CAN President kidnapped by gunmen in Ogun

by Akan Ido There are indications that the retired Primate of the Anglican Church , Peter Jasper Akinola has been kidnapped. Akinola, one of the most revered Christian leaders in…

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The PDP will win in 2015 and Nigeria will break up – Primate Ayodele reveals

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The General Overseer of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, Primate Babatunde Ayodele, speaks in a compelling interveiw on issues that affect Nigeria: Nigeria and the elections come…

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“A true man of God will never take sides” – Niger-Delta bishops have a strong message for Oritsejafor

Pastor-Ayo-Oritsejafor by Akan Ido The Bishops and Clerics Forum of Nigeria (BAFCON) has threatened to take legal action against the South South Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria over…

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SNAPSHOT: Jonathan kneels as CAN President leads special prayers for him in Israel

by Oge Okonkwo President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan who has been away from the country to Israel on a pilgrimage and official state visit has been criticized because his entourage…

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Oritsejafor is an active soldier of the ruling party – el-Rufai blasts CAN President

by 'Jola Sotubo Following the statement by the management of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that he needs psychiatric testing, Nasir El Rufai has responded with even more criticisms…

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“We will soon open up on his dirty life” – CAN lays it on el-Rufai, recommend him for psychiatric evaluation

by 'Jola Sotubo The management of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has apparently had enough of the criticisms a  former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir el-Rufai, has…

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Terrorism: Stop negotiating with Boko Haram, CAN tells FG

by Oge Okonkwo The Federal Government has been called upon by the Christian Association of Nigeria to disband the amnesty committee saying its continuous existence would result to working against…

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Papa is back! Oritsejajor re-elected as CAN president, immediately warns Christians about “Fulani herdsmen”

  by Isi Esene Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has been re-elected as the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) winning an overwhelming majority of the votes. In the election…

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Private jet: Oyedepo, Oritsejafor, Dangote, others can’t lift friends and associates – FG

by Akan Ido The new National Civil Aviation Policy, 2013, released by the Federal Government on Friday has barred individuals with private jets from conveying friends and business associates on…

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Where Jonathan erred on the amnesty programme – Matthew Kukah (READ)

by Akan Ido Social commentator, Bishop Matthew Kukah is of the opinion that the Federal Government made mistakes in the implementation of the Amnesty Programme initiated by the Umar Musa…

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Sam Omatseye: Unveiling the Pharisees of Osun

by Sam Omatseye  No one has shown by evidence or policy where the governor had imposed hijab. An Islamic group is in court now trying to coerce the government to…

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Christian Association of Nigeria accuses Gov. Aregbesola of Islamising the Osun

by Rachel Ogbu The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, believes the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola is strategically Islamising the state. For one the governor changed the name of Osun State from ‘State of…

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