Tag: CAN

CAN rejects claims of ‘Christian genocide’ 

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CAN rejects claims

…Attributes attacks to terrorism, not religion The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted recent allegations by some Western figures claiming that a “Christian genocide” is taking place in the country, describing the assertions as false and misleading. This followed comments by U.S. talk show host Bill Maher, who alleged that Christians were being systematically exterminated in Nigeria by Islamist extremists. Maher further claimed that over 100,000 Christians had been killed since 2009 and more than 18,000 churches destroyed, calling it “a genocide attempt greater than what is going on…

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Nigeria@65: Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping have inflicted deep pain on citizens’ – CAN

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CAN on Nigeria

As Nigeria marked its 65th independence anniversary yesterday, the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), has lamented that terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal conflicts have inflicted deep pain on citizens and displaced families across the country. In a statement issued by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the apex Christian body congratulated the nation on the milestone, saying that while strides have been made in restoring safety, more still needs to be done to guarantee the protection of lives and property. CAN urged sustained collaboration between…

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CAN reacts, as Niger Gov. introduces licence for preachers 

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CAN reacts Niger

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, said it will not take legal action against the state government over the introduction of a licence for preaching. The state’s Bureau for Religious Affairs had recently introduced a ‘Da’awah Registration Form and Certification Process’ for preachers, sparking reports that the state government had banned religious preaching. However, CAN’s spokesman, Daniel Atori, said, in a statement on Sunday, that the directive did not affect Christian clerics, and therefore would not warrant a lawsuit. “The Christian Association of Nigeria, Niger state chapter,…

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Eid-el-Kabir: CAN president felicitates Muslims

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CAN president felicitates

The President of the Christian Association, (CAN) of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has felicitated with Muslims as they celebrate the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir, urging Nigerians to use the moment to show peace and respect for one another, no matter their faith. In a message to Muslims yesterday, Okoh said the Sallah celebrations, otherwise known as the Festival of Sacrifice, “teaches us about sacrifice, love, and kindness”, values shared both by Christians and Muslims. He said the occasion offered a chance at growth, and an opportunity for Christians to be closer to…

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Muslim-Muslim ticket: “Tinubu has proven our fears wrong” – Northern CAN

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Northern CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has said that President Bola Tinubu’s inclusive governance irrespective of ethno-religious differences has overshadowed the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the Presidency. Northern CAN Chairman, Reverend Yakubu Pam, who stated this  to newsmen in an interview shortly after the meeting of its National Executive Committee in Kaduna, said that it would be good to have a Christian as the Number-2 citizen at the Presidency, for balancing between the two major religions in the country. He…

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CAN, Sultan ask FG to end alarming killings, banditry

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CAN, Sultan

The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, (NIREC), has asked the Federal Government to end the alarming and disheartening spate of killings, kidnapping and banditry recorded in the country in the last week. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NIREC under the leadership of the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Daniel Okoh, and the Sultan of Sokoto, who doubles as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence, Saad Abubakar III. The religious council of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria said it is greatly perturbed over the…

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Aug.1 protest: CAN urges protesters to consider alternative means

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CAN urges

The national leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has advised Nigerians, especially those who will be involved in the scheduled August 1 nationwide protest to consider an alternative means of expressing their grievances. It recommended that Nigerians should give the government more time to address pressings concerns. According to a statement issued yesterday, signed by CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, This period should be used to explore other legal avenues that will not easily give hoodlums the opportunity to hijack the exercise to destroy our national assets or…

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Kaduna:?CAN, family call for justice following killing of clericbybandits

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Gure Branch, and family members have demanded justice for a pastor of Evangelical Church Winning All, Mennasah Ibrahim who was attacked and killed by bandits on Tuesday. It was gathered that the clergy was attacked and killed on his way from an official church assignment. In a press statement jointly signed by his family and CAN Chairman, Gure branch, Rev. Yahaya Kinge, they urged Governor Uba Sanis led government as well as President Bola Tinubus administration to help secure justice for the victim. According…

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Plateau Attacks: Dont allow Nigeria become ungovernable under you – CAN tells Tinubu

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), in the 19 Northern States andAbuja, has condemned terrorists attack on communities in Barkin-Ladi, ?okkos and Mangu local government areas of Plateau State, which claimed no fewer than 160 lives. Recall that in that attack, at least 221 houses were said to have been razed by the hoodlums. The Northern CAN Secretary, Sunday Oibe, in a statement issued in Kaduna yesterday, expressed its hope that the renewed attack wouldnt be swept under the carpet like previous ones. He urged President Bola Tinubu not to…

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Kaduna bombing: CAN condoles with victims

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), has condoled with the families of the victims of the accidental bombing in Tudun-Biri, in the Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. The association also called for the exercise of restraint from political and religious groups not to capitalise on the incident for personal gain. This was made known in a statement issued yesterday, signed by the CAN President, Bishop Daniel Okoh. He commended the Armed Forces for their unwavering commitment in the fight against terror in Nigeria, while also calling for the…

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