17 h. ago Insecurity Threatening Our Collective Survival – Christian association

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that Nigeria is grappling with insecurity that “threatens our collective survival and national cohesion,” stating that the daily loss of innocent lives is “alarming and heartbreaking.” President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the warning yesterday in his goodwill message at the opening of the Nigeria Inter-Religious […]

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21 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Urges Dialogue, Christian Association Wants Perpetrators Sanctioned

Amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue to restore peace as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demanded decisive action against the sponsors of violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, with the theme, “Collaboration of […]

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30 h. ago Breakdown of interfaith trust threatens Nigeria’s stability, SGF warns

Nigeria’s SGF warns that a breakdown in interfaith trust is a grave threat to the nation’s stability, fueling suspicion and exploiting insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/breakdown-of-interfaith-trust-threatens-nigerias-stability-sgf-warns/

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35 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Seeks Dialogue As CAN Demands Action Against Sponsors Of Violence

Amid rising insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue as a key tool for restoring peace, while the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demands decisive action against those sponsoring violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, themed “Collaboration […]

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3 d. ago CAN youth wing congratulates Oluremi Tinubu on Yeye Asiwaju title

The National President of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Ambassador Belusochukwu Enwere, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her installation as the Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua, describing the honour as a testament to her character, leadership, and national service. The First Lady received the revered Yoruba […]

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1 week ago Northern CAN members urged to remain focused amid insecurity

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Nineteen Northern States and FCT, have been urged to remain focused and distance themselves from any form

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1 week ago A Week After Attack, No Word From Kidnappers Of 315 St. Mary’s School Pupils, Staff – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that there has been no communication from the abductors of pupils and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, almost a week after the violent attack. Bishop Bulus Yohanna, Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and CAN Chairman in Niger State, provided an update on […] The post A Week After Attack, No Word From Kidnappers Of 315 St. Mary’s School Pupils, Staff – CAN appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court Ruling Didn’t Affirm Anyone As Chairman — Northern CAN

The chairman of  Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the FCT,  Rev. Yakubu Pam, has said that contrary to narratives circulating in the media, the recent federal high court ruling did not in any way affirm or legitimise Rev. Joseph Hayab’s claim to the chairmanship of the association. Reacting to […]

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1 week ago Catholic Diocese Releases Names Of 265 Niger School Pupils, Workers Still In Captivity

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) earlier reported that 50 persons of the abductees escaped and reunited with their families. The post Catholic Diocese Releases Names Of 265 Niger School Pupils, Workers Still In Captivity appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Bishop confirms 265 still missing after Niger school abduction, says no contact from kidnappers

Bulus Yohanna, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State and Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, clarified read more Bishop confirms 265 still missing after Niger school abduction, says no contact from kidnappers

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2 w. ago Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination

House of Representatives member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State, Jafaru Mohammad Ali, on Wednesday, warned that the once-thriving Kainji National Park, has fallen under the full control of terrorists. He therefore called for an immediate military intervention to halt the escalating insecurity threatening the region. Speaking to journalists shortly after the House of […] The post Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger Assembly threatens to halt legislative activities over worsening insecurity

The Niger State House of Assembly has issued a stern warning that it may shut down legislative activities if the current security issues in the state are not promptly resolved...

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2 w. ago Insecurity: NUT threatens withdrawal of teachers from classrooms

"These barbaric attacks are unacceptable. We call on the Federal Government to bring these attacks to an end to prevent the total

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2 w. ago 2027: Insecurity May Overshadow Tinubu’s Achievements – Senatorial Aspirant

Kogi East senatorial hopeful in the 2027 elections, Tim Diche, has warned that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity is “bleeding the nation” and threatening to overshadow the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking with LEADERSHIP in Abuja yesterday, Diche said Nigerians were  no longer impressed by government efforts, but by tangible outcomes that improve their […]

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2 w. ago Niger: 50 Of 315 Kidnapped Pupils, Students Of St. Mary Primary, Secondary Schools Escape, Reunite With Families — Catholic Bishop

Fifty of the abducted school pupils of St. Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools, Niger State, have reportedly escaped from their captors and have reunited with their parents. The Niger State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria and Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, made this known on Sunday in a […] The post Niger: 50 Of 315 Kidnapped Pupils, Students Of St. Mary Primary, Secondary Schools Escape, Reunite With Families — Catholic Bishop appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria Is Failing Children In A Horrifying Manner — Amnesty International

The reactions came after the Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed the abduction of 315 students and staff members of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in the Agwarra local government area of Niger state. The post Nigeria Is Failing Children In A Horrifying Manner — Amnesty International appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Abductions: Northern Christian Association Tackles ‘Safe Schools Initiative’ Over $20m Security Donations

The Safe Schools Initiative was set up in the aftermath of the 2014 Chibok abduction to protect schools and students. The post Abductions: Northern Christian Association Tackles ‘Safe Schools Initiative’ Over $20m Security Donations appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Session For December 7 Over ‘Christian Genocide’

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches across country to observe a one-day nationwide prayer session next month over ‘Christian genocide’ in the West African nation. This was contained in a circular dated Thursday and signed by CAN’s general secretary, Samson Fatokun, in which the Christian body urged pastors in Nigeria to set […] The post CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Session For December 7 Over ‘Christian Genocide’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 227 Pupils, Students, Teachers Kidnapped At St. Mary’s Catholic School” – Niger CAN Reveals

The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 227 people comprising students, pupils, and teachers were abducted during the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara LGA, early Friday morning. The bandits reportedly invaded the school between 2am and 3am, forcing staff and students […] The post 227 Pupils, Students, Teachers Kidnapped At St. Mary’s Catholic School” – Niger CAN Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 227 Pupils, Students, Teachers Abducted In Catholic School Attack — CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, has confirmed that no fewer than 227 persons, including pupils, students and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwarra local government area of the State, were abducted on in the wee hours of Friday following an attack by suspected terrorists. The […]

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