Tag: CANTag: <span>CAN</span>

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of February

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You have lied enough, CAN tells Lai Mohammed

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to stop lying. The Christian body was reacting to a statement made…

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Why do security agencies look away when Fulani herdsmen kill Christians?, CAN asks

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday chided the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed for a statement credited to him. Mohammed had said there was no…

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We won’t accompany Apostle Suleiman to DSS office – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said it would not accompany General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman to the headquarters of the Department of State Security…

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How cabal has been blocking us from meeting Buhari – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has alleged that a cabal has been frustrating efforts by its President, Supo Ayokunle to meet President Muhammadu Buhari. President of the Youth Wing…

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No terrorist group shouts the name of Jesus before attacking, CAN tells Soyinka

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned a statement made by Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka that religion will destroy Nigeria if not tamed. At a book presentation in Abuja…

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria’s deadly monsters [Part 1]

by Femi Fani-KayodeWhen you take everything away from a man or a people, including their humanity, their loved ones, their land, their possessions, their faith, their God, their self-respect, their…

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Edward Israel-Ayide: Dear Sen. Bukola Saraki, perhaps you can help #SouthernKaduna

by Edward Israel-Ayide Dear Distinguished Senator, I trust your past week has been great and you are getting set to begin work at the hallowed chambers of our legislature in…

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Nigeria is destined to be great - Tinubu National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu in his…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari’s silence on Kaduna killings, an endorsement – CAN | Treasury looters to face problems in 2017 – Bishop Okonkwo | More stories

From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Buhari's silence on Kaduna killings, an endorsement - CAN - YNaija #NYSCAbuse: 'Police probe indicts NYSC for negligence in Corps member's death'…

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Buhari’s silence on Kaduna killings, an endorsement – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria says the silence of president Muhammadu Buhari on the killing of Christians in Southern Kaduna, "speaks volume over the perceived official endorsement of the dastardly…

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Why Christian courts should not be established – CAN

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern region has said the proposed bill to establish Christian courts will trigger religious crisis in the country. The…

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4 killed in fresh Kaduna attack

Fresh attacks have claimed four lives in Kadu as unknown gunmen attacked Mile One Village in Tafan District. Several houses including the house of the village head were burnt during Friday's attack.…

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Buhari, El-Rufai, IGP should end Kaduna killings – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari, Kaduna Government, Nasir El-Rufai and the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris of not doing enough to stop the…

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To all the people suddenly ‘famzing’ Donald Trump + more on The Slab with Isime

Emeka hosts this edition of The Slab with Isime and he's joined by the usual suspect, Chukwukere and the delectable duo, Toni and Tolu. They discuss the outcome of the…

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Trump positioned by God to fight immorality in America – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria  (CAN) says the victory of Republican candidate, Mr. Donald J. Trump in the United States presidential election, was orchestrated by God to fight immorality, Thisday reoorts. CAN…

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Kano blasphemy: CAN demands justice for Bridget Agbahime

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the decision by a Kano Magistrates' Court to set free those accused of killing a 74-year-old christian woman, Bridget Agbahime for alleged blasphemy…

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CAN paid me N1m to keep quiet over Jonathan’s N7bn largesse – Pastor

A Jos-based pastor, Kallamu Ali Dikwa, who alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan gave the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) N7bn, on Saturday said the association's leadership offered him N1m…

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Provide proof that armed Fulani herdsmen are not Nigerians, CAN tells Sultan

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disagreed with comments made by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar that the rampaging armed Fulani herdsmen are not Nigerians but foreign…

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Wait, what is wrong with these religious leaders?

It appears as though our religious leaders think we haven't got our ears full of nonsense talk from the political leaders. For little over a week now, there has only…

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Child bride: Girls are (still) being forced into marriage in the North – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN north zone on Monday condemned the withdrawal of girls in the area from schools and forcefully marrying them off at an early age. The…

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John Kerry’s visit and 3 other things CAN is very angry about

by Tolu Omoyeni The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is unhappy with the way Christians in the Nigeria are maltreated and sidestepped in the larger scheme of things. The recent…

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The Media Blog: Lai Mohammed and Ambode said plenty things about the media yesterday – and precisely nothing

It’s really frustrating when Nigeria’s leaders speak often about the power and necessity of tourism – and then do actually nothing since Donald Duke was governor to seriously engage the…

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Osun hijab crisis: Court strikes out CAN’s application for stay of execution

An Osun State High Court has struck out the application for stay of execution filed by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state against the judgment which allowed…

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There is a plan to wipe out Christians in Nigeria – CAN

The General-Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Musa Asake has said there is a plan to wipe out Christians in Nigeria. The Cleric made this statement on Sunday…

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CAN wants justice for murdered Christians or else…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that it wants justice for the horrendous killings that were carried out on its members in recent times by religious fanatics and…

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Why Oyo state government shut down public schools

Following the crisis rocking the Oyo state education sector, the State government, on Monday, announced that it has set up a thirty-one member Education Reform Initiative Committee to broaden the scope of…

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Opinion: Calling the name of God in vain

By Olalekan Waheed Adigun Humans call God for different reasons. Some are purely altruistic while some are selfish. This explains why I wonder if my God is the same one others…

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Osun hijab crisis: ‘CAN is challenging the directive of Allah’

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Osun state chapter, to embrace the ruling of a court on hijab wearing for female student or…

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Joachim McEbong: The shameless battle for religious supremacy by Osun CAN

Mike Agbahime will never forget seeing his wife, Bridget, being beaten to death by a mob in a Kano market for a perceived slight on Islam. While we wait on…

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