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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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“Outrageous”: Afenifere, Ndigbo, CAN slam Sultan’s plea for “total presidential amnesty” for Boko Haram
by Rachel Ogbu Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar The pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere and youth wing of Ndigbo have opposed the Sultan of Sokoto’s amnesty demand for members of the violent Islamist sect, Boko Haram.…
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Just In: Felix Omobude succeeds Ayo Oritsejafor as new PFN president
by Akan Ido Reverend Felix Omobude has been announced as the new President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). This was made public by Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the president…
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Confessions of an ex-Oritsejafor voltron
by Mark Amaza I have a confession to make: My name is Mark Amaza and I used to be a rabid voltron for Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the president of the…
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Tweet about Jesus Christ: “El-Rufai is playing this dangerous and deadly game of Russian roulette” – CAN
by Isi Esene The war of words between the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the former Federal Capital Territory minister, Nasir el-Rufai continues to rage on with the association…
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Opinion: Why the Catholic Church is needed to check politicisation of CAN
by Theophilus Ilevbare Men of God have turned lovers of money, mundane possessors whose affections are set on things below. The Christian body appears at ease with the corruption from…
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“Reckless, bigoted, and deep-seated moral bankruptcy” – CAN attacks El-Rufai over ‘Jesus Christ’ tweet
by Isi Esene The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir el-Rufai to be watchful of his comments as…
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No, we didn’t: Catholic Secretariat denies pulling out of CAN
by Akan Ido The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has denied stories that it has pulled out of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The Communications Director of CSN, Rev.…
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“They are an appendage of PDP and PDP themselves” – CAN fires back at Catholic Church [DETAILS]
by Isi Esene The crisis brewing within the Christian Association of Nigeria does not seem to be abating with the association giving the Catholic Church the go-ahead to pull out…
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Gruesome: Gunmen kill 5, burn church in Yobe attack
by Isi Esene About five people were killed at a church in Peri, Yobe State. The church building was said to have been burned down and several other buildings in…
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Adeboye, others start search for Ayo Oritsejafor’s successor
by Akan Ido The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) is currently searching for who to succeed Ayo Oritsejafor when he finally relinquishes his position in February 2013 as PFN president.…
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Still on the matter: Once I get the money, I will buy a jet – Bishop Tom Samson
by Akan Ido Just like the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor celebrated 40 years in the Christian ministry recently, Bishop Tom Samson of the…
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CAN wages holy war against unholy men… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola Why did he choose to do his interview on the last Friday of the month when churches usually do their all night vigil? Is he placing himself…
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“We are ready to sue Boko Haram at the International Criminal Court” – CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor
by Akan Ido There are indications that the Christian Association of Nigeria is planning to drag the dreaded Islamic group, Boko Haram, before the International Criminal Court (ICC) to answer…
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“I’m not ashamed to own a plane, it is a necessity and not a luxury” – Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor opens up on his private jet
by Akan Ido After all the arguments back and forth about the propriety or otherwise of acquiring private jets by religious leaders, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the president of the Christian…
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“Did Ayo Oritsejafor’s embezzle church money?” CAN chides Tunde Bakare
by Isi Esene The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has replied the convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) and senior pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly, vice presidential candidate…
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Lanre Olagunju: My issues with Nigerian pastors and their jets
by Lanre Olagunju Religious bodies should be thinking of more ways to eradicate poverty, speak truth to power rather than just eating and dining with the political class and then…
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SNAPSHOT: Can she get a witness? Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s wife steps out in white stretch limo
by Chi Ibe People still find it unsettling that president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ayo Oritsejafor was presented with a private jet as his birthday gift. While they…
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Why I left Benson Idahosa’s Church of God Mission – Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor
by Isi Esene Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has recently been in the news over reports that he got a private jet as gift from church members to celebrate his birthday and…
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Praying Papas: Adeboye, Oyedepo, Jonathan, to attend National Fasting and Prayer Day
by Akan Ido The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and Bishop David Oyedepo…
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“God will bring them down as David brought down Goliath” – Ayo Oritsejafor on the sponsors of Boko Haram
by Isi Esene The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has faulted the Federal Government's decision to engage in unconditional dialogue with the Boko Haram…
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Oritsejafor writes Clinton, unhappy with how the US treats terror attacks on Nigerian Christians
by Isi Esene The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed its displeasure over the manner which the United States of America treat the consistent attacks on Christians by insurgent…
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Watch your mouth – Sen. Waku warns Oritsejafor
by Isi Esene The National Vice Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Senator Joseph Waku, has flayed the comments attributed to the National leader of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN),…
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Boko Haram jihad headed for the south-east, CAN alleges
by Tolu Orekoya After a meeting to discuss the recent bombings in the north of the country, The south-eastern zone branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said…
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What is Ayo Oritsejafor wearing?
When meeting presidents (past and present) of our Federal Republic, one always has to look their best, right? The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) president - a venerable man of the…
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CAN issues “final call” to the Federal Government to stop Boko Haram
by Lekan Olanrewaju Leader of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday issued a "final call" to the Nigerian government over the Boko Haram sect, stating that a solution had to be…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Kaduna CAN declares Northern CAN illegal, as body calls for Jonathan to fire National Security Adviser
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has described the formation of the Northern States’ CAN, describing as unconstitutional, as well as illegal.…
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“Is there really Boko Haram?” – Ayo Oritsejafor speaks against dialogue with sect
by Lekan Olanrewaju The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has spoken out against proposed dialogues by the government with the Boko Haram sect. Speaking…
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