Tag: Christian Association of Nigeria

Insecurity: CAN directs churches to suspend late-night activities

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CAN directs churches

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, has directed its members in the 33 local government areas to suspend late-night activities amid a growing wave of insecurity. The directive comes on the heels of recent cases of kidnapping and other vices in the state. Recall that the reported case of the abduction of 47 teachers and students at both Yawota and Ahoro Esienle communities in Oriire local government area of the state. CAN, in a communiqué jointly signed by the Chairman, Rev. Elisha Ogundiya, and the Secretary, Very…

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“Declare ‘State of Emergency’ on insecurity now”, CAN urges FG

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CAN urges FG

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West region, has decried the escalating insecurity affecting many parts of the country, calling on governments and other stakeholders to act decisively on the matter. To this end, the group has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on insecurity in Nigeria. This call was articulated in a statement issued by the CAN Chairman in the South-West region, Bishop Barnabas Akin-Akinsanya, which was made available to our correspondent in Akure, Ondo State, yesterday. The statement expressed profound concern and deep anguish…

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Insecurity, Hope & Leadership: Northern CAN warns against premature celebration

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Northern CAN warns

…As ACF Chieftain faults ‘talk-down’ politics Amid renewed debates over Nigeria’s security situation and the tone of national political discourse, prominent northern leaders have cautioned against both premature celebration of security gains and sustained negative narratives about the country’s future. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has warned that Nigeria is yet to attain real peace, despite claims of relative improvements in some areas. Speaking during an interview at his residence in Kaduna…

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Northern CAN alleges plot to divide region along religious lines

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Northern CAN alleges

Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), in the 19 Northern states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Reverend Joseph John Hayab, has alleged plans by certain elements to ensure the North remains divided through targeted killing of Christians in the country. The cleric made the claim during an interactive session with newsmen at his residence in Kaduna, at the weekend. According to him, intelligence reports have it that the targeted killing of Christians is being hatched to take place within the North-Central region. He, therefore, called on Christians within…

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Security architecture recalibration: “Community, State Police”ll be a reality in Nigeria” -Tinubu assures Xtian leaders

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Tinubu assures Xtian leaders

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the ongoing recalibration of the country’s security architecture will soon begin to yield results that will gladden their hearts. The President, who gave the assurance at a meeting on Friday with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence, said his administration is committed to establishing state and community police to change the country’s security narratives. He called on CAN to work with his administration to achieve the nation’s collective aspirations,…

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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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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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Fuel Subsidy Removal: Do something, Nigerians are suffering, CAN urges Tinubu, Govs.

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the FCT, yesterday, lamented the harsh economic situation in the country following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. The organisation declared that Nigerians are suffering due to the action subsidy, noting that life in the country today, is becoming a living hell as prices of food, transportation and other essential commodities have gone up beyond the reach of the poor masses. Specifically, the Northern CAN called on President Bola Tinubu and…

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Subsidy: Dont rule Nigeria like Buhari, CAN tells Tinubu

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), yesterday enjoined President Bola Tinubu not to govern the country like the immediate past government led by former president, Muhammadu Buhari. The Christian body also warned that Nigeria under Tinubu as president will not make any meaningful progress if it fails to tackle first, the problem of insecurity in the country. The caution by the Christian body is coming amidst the controversy surrounding the removal of oil subsidy by the Tinubu administration which has raised the price of petrol to over 300 per cent…

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Christmas: ‘Nigerian Christians celebrating in fear, uncertainty, hardship’, CAN laments

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has bemoaned the challenges confronting Nigerians, saying the citizens are faced with uncertainty, fear and worsening poverty. In a message issued yesterday by the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh, to mark this years Christmas celebration, the Christian body said political leaders, especially those jostling for the opportunity to lead the country should use the Christmas season to reinforce the hope of the masses in a better, more peaceful and secure Nigeria come 2023. According to him, “This year, we are celebrating Christmas in…

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