Tag: Northern CAN

Northern CAN reject Trump’s claim of ending violence against Christians

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Northern CAN reject claim

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside bishops under the aegis of the Ecumenical Synods of Bishops, Archbishops, Apostles and Senior Clergy, have dismissed the claim by the United States President, Donald Trump, that the US military had ended the killing of Christians in Nigeria. The clerics described Trump’s claim as misleading, false and detached from the realities on the ground, warning that it could trivialise the country’s persistent security crisis. Recall that Trump, during an event in Washington on…

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Northern CAN hails release of abducted Kaduna church worshippers

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Northern CAN hails

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has applauded the safe release of the church worshippers abducted in Kurmin-Wali, just as it praised the efforts of the Kaduna State government in rescuing the victims. According to Northern CAN, the return of the victims marked a significant moment of grace and resolution for the church and the entire community affected by the earlier tragic incident. In a statement issued yesterday, Northern CAN Chairman, Reverend Joseph Hayab, hailed the decisive leadership of Governor Uba Sani, describing him as a governor who truly…

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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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Protest: “Nigerians going through pain” Northern CAN

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Northern CAN

Cautions govt. officials against provocative utterances The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has counseled that Government officials must be mindful of their utterances and actions to avoid provocating people groaning under hardship. In an issued statement signed by  Secretary, Elder Sunday Oibe, the Northern CAN said the insinuation by some people that the planned nationwide protest is being promoted by some opposition elements was an insult on the psyche of Nigerians who are going through pain. The Government must be…

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