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 …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday led protests over continuous killings in Plateau State and other parts of the country. The protest, tagged “Plateau Peace Walk”, was led by the state CAN chairman, Rev Polycarp Lubo, ECWA President, Rev Dr Stephen Baba Panya, Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) President, Rev. (Dr.) Amos Mohzo; Catholic Bishop of Jos, …

The Kaduna State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev John Joseph Hayab has noted that at 63, Nigeria has not done well since independence. He said: “At 63, we have not done well, we are still crawling, at 63, we do not even know what to do. There is so much insecurity, lack of growth, labour is …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed condolences to Muslims in Zaria and the entire nation following the tragic loss of lives and injuries when a section of the Zaria Central Mosque collapsed during prayers on Friday. The association also called on the government and all relevant stakeholders to ensure a thorough investigation into the incident to prevent such …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday called on Nigerians to bear with President Bola Tinubu and give him a chance to fix the country. The organisation also commended President Tinubu for taking proactive steps to avert the proposed strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over fuel subsidy removal pains. CAN advised the …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday called on the Federal Government to ensure that the fuel subsidy palliatives being considered should go beyond cash transfers. CAN said that the Federal Government should consider the introduction of mass transport across the states to reduce the cost of transportation. According to the group, the introduction of mass transport scheme would …

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, on Sunday, rose in defence of the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over his six-minute viral video, in which he justified his preference for Muslims in appointments during his administration. The viral video captured El-Rufai telling some Islamic clerics on the eve of his final day in office, in the …