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 …

The Chairman of Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Joseph Hayab has urged Nigerians to ignore the state’s immediate past governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai over the latter’s alleged Islamisation claims. He also said that the ex-governor’s recent alleged statement on the Muslim/Muslim ticket and that the victory of President Bola Tinubu silenced his critics and …

For using the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote its product on Good Friday, Friesland Campina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, makers of Peak Milk, has come under fire from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). CAN described the advert as “insensitive, offensive, and totally unacceptable”. While warning all companies and organisations to be mindful of the religious and …

The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has enjoined the Christian faithful to vote for credible candidates in Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections. Its chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, in a statement, said such candidates should be those who will ensure development and peaceful co-existence among the people. Yohanna added that after due consultation with …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the upcoming general elections are trustworthy and devoid of violence. In a statement on Friday, CAN exhorted Nigerians to thwart any attempts to sow discord and cynicism. The religious organisation asked that relevant authorities should step up security, particularly in communities that are …