The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kebbi State Chapter, has dismissed viral reports claiming it rejected a N30 million donation from the state government. In a statement signed by its chairman, Venerable Ayyuba Kanta, the association clarified that the fund was not a personal gift to any pastor but support for a two-day statewide Christian…
Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, the chairman of the Plateau chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), is dead. Mr Lubo, a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, died in the early hours of Sunday at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). Two weeks ago, Mr Lubo was involved in an accident, where he…
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has lamented that betrayal has long hindered Nigeria’s development. Speaking on Sunday in Kaduna during an Easter message titled “Overcoming Betrayal at Easter,” Hayab said the act of betrayal has become a major obstacle to…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna by the Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, and the Secretary-General, Bishop Mohammed Naga, Northern CAN highlighted the spiritual significance of Ramadan….
Some chairmen of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory have expressed full support for the newly elected executives, calling on the outgoing leadership to promptly hand over all association properties. Speaking at a meeting of CAN state chairmen, youth, and women leaders on Sunday, Apostle Shina…
The Alex Otti-led government has imposed tax on churches for their signposts in Abia State. According to SaharaReporters, the taxation has garnered attention in the state, with many religious leaders kicking against it. According to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Abia State Chapter, Abia is the only state in Nigeria demanding such a tax….
The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the testimony of a suspected Lord’s Chosen member on how she was aided to carry out examination malpractice. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, expressed disappointment that the church allowed such testimony. According to him, the testimony was nothing short of…