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 …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the recent suicide attacks in Gwoza, Borno State. The attacks, which took place on Saturday resulted in the death of over 30 and dozens of injuries. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, struck a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral in Gwoza, a border town near …

The Edo State chapters of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday endorsed the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September governorship election in the state, Dr Asue Ighodalo, and his running mate, Barrister Osarodion Ogie, as their joint candidate of choice. The endorsement and prayer rain for their …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday demanded the intensified effort and decisive action of the Federal Government to ensure the rescue of the remaining Chibok girls. The Christian body said the pain and anguish experienced by the parents of the abducted girls was deeply felt and that it was not only a matter of national importance but also …

In the 19th century and even before, Bobriskys were lynched like common criminals. Their sin was their considered unusual sexuality. Until then, homosexual activities were classified as “unnatural crime against nature” while sodomy got punished with, sometimes death. In comparison, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, famously known as Bobrisky, has suffered one of the mildest fates. Between 1877 and 1950, over 4000 …