The Bayelsa Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has endorsed the second term bid of Gov. Douye Diri for the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa.
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No fewer than 23 pastors were killed in the last four years in Kaduna State.
The charge was given by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, during the inauguration of the newly elected Executives of CAN, Ebonyi State Chapter.
Following a press conference addressed by the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State chapter, Rev. Stephen Adegbite, in which he supported the lopsided list of commissioners submitted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused Lagos CAN of hypocrisy. MURIC asked if Lagos CAN could have acted the same way if it was Muslims who had 31 commissioners while Christians had 8 only.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has reacted to a report that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Osun State Chapter has eulogised the Muslim Community of Osun State (MCOS) for its stand against MURIC on issues affecting Muslims in the state.
According to a letter of suspension signed by the state Acting Secretary, Very Revd. Goodseed Ekeleme and read before the Executive Council meeting, the association has called for a replacement before the end of June.
The controversial commercial has provoked outrage among Christians.
The State Chairman of the association, Rev. Sunday Emmah, performed the inauguration at Awe Local Government headquarters.
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) from suspending or appointing trustees of the Christian Association of Nigeria and the churches.
The President affirms that the election of Archbishop Onuoha during the 31st General Assembly/93rd Anniversary of CCN at Andrew’s Basilica Trans Ekulu, Enugu is a testament to his spiritual fervor, sound theological training and passion for ecumenical unity in Nigeria as well as his remarkable stewardship as a Church Leader.
The ex-Governor said this at an interactive session with the Christian Association of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday.
Tinubu who met with the CAN leadership in Abuja on Wednesday at an interactive session assured them that the same way his administration did not discriminate against anyone either based on tribe, religion or gender when he was Lagos Governor, he would not start such in office as president.
The Deputy Coordinator, Stakeholder Relations of the APC PCC offered the explanation in a statement on Friday.
Governor Sani Bello who was represented by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Nasara Danmallam, made this disclosure at the formal inauguration of the new Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, Most Rev Bulus Dauwa Yohanna and other executive members on Tuesday in Minna.
The association in its reaction to the report captioned, ‘How Tinubu met resolved Muslim-Muslim ticket with CAN’, said the story should be disregarded in its entirety.
This was contained in a statement by the immediate past President of CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to him, Nigerians have gone beyond casting their votes based on the political party fielding candidates.
Tinubu’s message is contained in a press statement signed by Tunde Rahman, in his Media Office.
He said the centre will especially address challenges of finding decent venues for ceremonies and events in the FCT.
This was made known by the Chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of CAN, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, on Wednesday.