Jamila Nasiru Abdullahi, Kaduna   The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Reverend. John Joseph Hayab, has lamented that betrayal has long hindered Nigeria’s development. Speaking after the Sunday service in Kaduna in an Easter message titled ‘Overcoming Betrayal at Easter’, Hayab said the act of betrayal has become a major …

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Daniel Okoh, has called for religious harmony as he joined Muslim faithful to break their Ramadan fast (Iftar) on Thursday in Abuja. Okoh joined worshippers at the Al-Habibiyya Mosque for the Iftar and the feeding of about 2,300 fasting Muslims. He stressed the need for peace and unity among …

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has defended the decision by some northern state governments to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan, saying it prioritises students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions. SCSN also urged Zamfara, Sokoto, Jigawa, and other states to adopt similar measures. In a statement by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, SCSN dismissed opposition from the …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over the Ramadan holiday imposed by the state government of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano and Kebbi. The directives by the four state governments meant that over 11.5 million pupils would be out of school for five weeks — from late February to early April 2025. In a statement, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel …

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Nigerians to remain optimistic about the nation’s economic prospects. Adegbite also urged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of love and sacrifice during this Christmas season. In his Christmas goodwill message, released through his Special Adviser on Media, Rev. Oladapo Daramola on Tuesday, Adegbite emphasised …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has expressed condolences to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, and the families of the victims who lost their lives during a palliative distribution event on Saturday. It was reported that 10 people, including children, died, while eight others sustained injuries during a stampede at the church …

President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the Bobasuwa II of Ijebuland, Chief Chris Olufunmilola Okunowo, and his wife, Erelu Morenikeji Okunowo, on their investiture as Asiwaju Onigbagbo Akile Ijebu and Yeye Asiwaju Onigbagbo Akile Ijebu, respectively. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) will confer the prestigious titles upon them on Saturday. President Tinubu thanked CAN for recognising the Okunowos’ decades-long …

The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has instructed the leadership of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries to review the pattern with which its members present testimonies at gatherings. Recall that the Christian body condemned one of the viral testimonies shared by a member of the church during the penultimate week. In sharing the testimony, the …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to address the country’s worsening economic and security issues. In a statement celebrating the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s 64th birthday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh recognised her dedication to social causes, especially in agriculture, women’s empowerment, education, healthcare, and philanthropy. Archbishop Okoh took the opportunity to highlight the …

The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to reduce the pump price of fuel and the rising cost of food in the markets. This appeal comes ahead of the planned nationwide hunger protest scheduled to be held from August 1 to 10 by Nigerian youths. The State CAN Chairman, Dr Bulus …