by Dolapo Adelana The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the failure of security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the killings in Southern Kaduna was the reason the crisis persisted. Special Assistant, Media and Communications (CAN), Pastor Bayo Oladeji, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The association called on... Read More

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November 25, 2016

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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 killing of innocent persons by suspected Fulani herdsmen. CAN President, Rev. Supo Ayokunle urged them to be alive to their primary responsibility of protecting lives.... Read More

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October 23, 2016

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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 to “keep quiet”, The Nation reports. Dikwa made the fresh allegation while speaking with reporters in Kaduna. He said, ”If, as religious body, CAN cannot stand for... Read More

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June 14, 2016

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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), Reverend Supo Ayokunle. Ayokunle emerged the new president of CAN on Tuesday, June 14. The Reverend defeated Elder Joseph Otubu of the Motailatu Church Cherubim... Read More

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