Christian Association of Nigeria – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 26 Dec 2023 14:59:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Christian Association of Nigeria – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 CAN Condemns Christmas Eve Attacks in Plateau State, Calls for Peace and Unity https://www.theinfostride.com/can-condemns-christmas-eve-attacks-in-plateau-state-calls-for-peace-and-unity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/can-condemns-christmas-eve-attacks-in-plateau-state-calls-for-peace-and-unity/#respond Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:30:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365580 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a statement in response to the recent tragic incidents that occurred in Plateau State on Christmas Eve. The apex Christian body expressed its condolences to the families, friends, and communities affected by the horrifying events in Ruku, Hurum, Darwat, Mai Yanga Sabo, NTV, and Lisham Kwahasnat community [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/can-condemns-christmas-eve-attacks-in-plateau-state-calls-for-peace-and-unity/feed/ 0 CAN Kaduna Chapter Extends Christmas Greetings and Calls for Unity https://www.theinfostride.com/can-kaduna-chapter-extends-christmas-greetings-and-calls-for-unity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/can-kaduna-chapter-extends-christmas-greetings-and-calls-for-unity/#respond Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365346 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, has extended warm Christmas greetings to all Nigerians, urging them to uphold the country’s constitution and strive for peaceful coexistence. In a statement issued by Rev. John Joseph Hayab, the state chairman of CAN, the association expressed its wishes for a joyous Christmas celebration and called [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/can-kaduna-chapter-extends-christmas-greetings-and-calls-for-unity/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Problems Will Be Over In 2020 – Rev. Samson Ayokunle https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-problems-will-be-over-in-2020-rev-samson-ayokunle/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:48:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244323 The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has begged Nigerians to be optimistic about the new year because there is hope for the country. Rev. Samson said this in a goodwill message issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, in Abuja. The man of God, [...]

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]]> Why Amaechi’s 8 Years as Rivers State Governor Was not a Waste https://www.theinfostride.com/why-amaechis-8-years-as-rivers-state-governor-was-not-a-waste/ Sat, 25 Feb 2017 11:54:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157555 Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Rivers State CAN’s Apostle of Peace and 2016 Sun Newspapers Governor of the Year Award Winner, had on 11th February, 2017 granted an interview to Editors of The Sun Newspapers, titled, ‘How I Parted Ways With Amaechi – Governor Wike…’; with the rider, ‘There won’t be election in 2019’. Wike in his [...]

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]]> Widows in Ebonyi State to enjoy Monthly Pay https://www.theinfostride.com/widows-in-ebonyi-state-to-enjoy-monthly-pay/ Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:06:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153992 In Ebonyi State, widows will henceforth enjoy monthly stipend to help alleviate their sufferings in the mist of economic recession. Governor David Umahi announced this during the grand finale of the three-day fasting and prayer summit, organised by the state government in conjunction with the Christian Association at the Abakaliki township stadium to start the [...]

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]]> Jerusalem Pilgrimage Beneficiaries Pray For Senator Rafiu Ibrahim https://www.theinfostride.com/jerusalem-pilgrimage-beneficiaries-pray-for-senator-rafiu-ibrahim/ Sat, 10 Dec 2016 19:26:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150755 Pilgrimage beneficiaries from among Kwara South constituents have today, December 8, 2016, organized a special prayer for Senator Rafiu Ibrahim for his act of godliness. The lawmaker, who represents the Senatorial district at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, was deemed worthy of the prayer for sponsoring a score of faithful Christians to perform [...]

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]]> Nothing Wrong With Prosecuting GEJ For Corruption – CAN https://www.theinfostride.com/nothing-wrong-with-prosecuting-gej-for-corruption-can/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:38:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120628 The Lagos State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that former president, Goodluck Jonathan should not be exempted from prosecution for corruption. The remark was made by the group’s Chairman, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola on Saturday, February 13, 2016, on the side-lines of an interdenominational service, Punch reports. “What is wrong with [...]

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]]> Address Kidnapping Issue – CAN Tells Security Agent https://www.theinfostride.com/address-kidnapping-issue-can-tells-security-agent/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:10:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119558 The Delta Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on security agencies to address the issue of kidnapping in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by its Chairman Rev. Gideon Oyibo, in Asaba on Saturday. He described as ungodly and unholy the recent kidnap and murder of the traditional [...]

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]]> Yuletide: Religious Leaders In Adamawa Thank God For Peaceful Christmas/Maulud Celebrations https://www.theinfostride.com/yuletide-religious-leaders-in-adamawa-thank-god-for-peaceful-christmasmaulud-celebrations/ Sat, 26 Dec 2015 21:07:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115485 Adamawa clerics have expressed gratitude to God for the peaceful Christmas and Eid-el-Mauloud celebrations in the state. The clerics gave the thanks today when they paid Christmas homage to Governor Muhammadu Jibrilla. In their respective remarks, the state Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Mike Moses, and his Muslim Council counterpart, Uztaz Ismaila Modibbo, [...]

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]]> Governor Fayose Warns Those Plotting His Impeachment In 2016 To Desist Or Risk Divine Indignation https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fayose-warns-those-plotting-his-impeachment-in-2016-to-desist-or-risk-divine-indignation/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:34:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114908 Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, in conjunction with some clerics from various denominations in the state, during a prayer session held at governor’s office open ground, prayed against those they claimed were plotting his impeachment in 2016, saying they shall be put to shame if they don’t back down on their plot. Governor Fayose, who [...]

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]]> CAN Criticizes Listing Of Nigeria Among Arab Nations To Fight ISIS https://www.theinfostride.com/can-criticizes-listing-of-nigeria-among-arab-nations-to-fight-isis/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:01:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113395 Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has criticized the attempt by the current President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to subtly enlist Nigeria among Arab nations to fight ISIS. CAN cited reports from foreign media that Saudi Arabia was building a coalition of 34 Muslim/Arab countries to fight ISIS and Nigeria was named among the 34. “This singular gesture of [...]

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]]> CAN Sues For Peace Over Army, Shi’ite Clashes https://www.theinfostride.com/can-sues-for-peace-over-army-shiite-clashes/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 00:04:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113274 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for peace following the face-off between the Nigerian Army and Muslim faithful of the Shi’ite Islamic movement, which led to death of some members of the sect. “CAN has observed with much sadness the altercation between the Nigerian Army and Muslim faithful of the Shia Islamic movement, which [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Planning To Attack Churches, Mosques, Markets In Abuja – DSS https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-planning-to-attack-churches-mosques-markets-in-abuja-dss/ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:02:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109477 The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Abuja residents over plots by Boko Haram to attack churches, mosques and markets, using female suicide bombers, mostly young girls. A memo by the Director of Security Services, Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Ibrahim, urged religious bodies to put their members on the alert. The memo addressed to [...]

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]]> Senator Sani Lambasts Soludo Over Call For Fuel Subsidy Removal https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-sani-lambasts-soludo-over-call-for-fuel-subsidy-removal/ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 22:07:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108407 The All Progressives Congress (APC) senator representing Kaduna Central District, Comrade Shehu Sani, yesterday gave the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Charles Soludo, knocks for advising President Muhammadu Buhari to remove fuel subsidy. The rights activist-turned-senator, who spoke at his office in Kaduna yesterday when he received members of Kaduna State [...]

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]]> CAN Kick Against Grazing Reserves For Herdsmen Nationwide, Says Plan Poses “Grave Danger” To National Peace And Security https://www.theinfostride.com/can-kick-against-grazing-reserves-for-herdsmen-nationwide-says-plan-poses-grave-danger-to-national-peace-and-security/ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 21:15:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106687 The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has risen against the clamour for the establishment of grazing reserves for herdsmen in all parts of the country, warning that its implementation portends “very grave danger to our national peace and security”. The association also called on state governments and concerned authorities plotting to stop prayers and assembly [...]

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]]> Kaduna > Watch And Report Any Suspicious Movements In Your Locality, Army Advises Chiefs, Clerics https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-watch-and-report-any-suspicious-movements-in-your-locality-army-advises-chiefs-clerics/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:55:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101395 The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna, on Monday told traditional and religious leaders in the state to be watchful in order to be able to foil the activities of members of the Boko Haram sect, who are currently being smoked out of their strongholds. The General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Kaduna, Maj-General Adeniyi [...]

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]]> Don’t Let Officials Behind Ghost Workers Go Scot-free, CAN Advises Governor El-Rufai | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/dont-let-officials-behind-ghost-workers-off-the-hook-can-tells-el-rufai-nigeria/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:30:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/dont-let-officials-behind-ghost-workers-off-the-hook-can-tells-el-rufai-nigeria/ The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna state chapter, on Tuesday called on the state government not to spare any public official found culpable in stealing government money through use of “ghost workers”. CAN Secretary, Rev. Sunday Ibrahim, was speaking against the backdrop of the ongoing verification of workers by the state government. The CAN [...]

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]]> CAN and PFN Leaders Meet In Warri Over State Of The Nation https://www.theinfostride.com/can-pfn-leaders-meet-in-warri-over-state-of-the-nation/ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 08:15:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/can-pfn-leaders-meet-in-warri-over-state-of-the-nation/ Leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in conjunction with the heads of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), yesterday, held a closed door meeting, aimed at repositioning the church in Nigeria under the current political dispensation. Present at the meeting were CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, his PFN counterpart, Dr. Felix Omobude, and [...]

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]]> Cleric Challenges Amaechi To Show Evidence Of Jonathan’s Alleged N6bn Bribe To CAN https://www.theinfostride.com/cleric-challenges-amaechi-to-show-evidence-of-jonathans-alleged-n6bn-bribe-to-can/ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:15:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/cleric-challenges-amaechi-to-show-evidence-of-jonathans-alleged-n6bn-bribe-to-can/ Archbishop Samson Benjamin, General Overseer of Resurrection Praise Ministries International, Archbishop Samson Benjamin, has faulted Rivers State governor, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on the alleged N7 billion bribe by the Presidency to Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). He therefore challenged the governor to come forward with evidence of where and when the money was given. “Amaechi [...]

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