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 …

The Lagos State Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Stephen Adegbite; and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman in the state, Comrade Sesi Akinsanmi have endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential  candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at an event, the duo also supported re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Adegbite noted that Tinubu had enhanced the quality of …

With the 2023 general elections about two months away, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has said that the government has a role to play in ensuring smooth electioneering campaign and smooth transition without bloodbath. At a Prayer Summit in Kaduna on Thursday, the chairman of the association, Rev, Yakubu Pam said …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has knocked the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the party has failed to restructure the country as promised while seeking power in 2015. Saying that the party dragged Nigeria backwardness from 2015, Atiku said it was incumbent on the people to vote APC out and return PDP to …