LAGOS NOVEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Except stringent measures are put in place, the the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), may go up in flames on Monday following allegations that its President, Samson Ayokunle, has perfected plans to impeach his Vice and renowned Professor of Virology, Prof. Joseph Otubu. Although the plot has created serious tension in CAN,…
LAGOS JULY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has postponed until further notice its planned peaceful protest march earlier slated for 11 July, 2018 ‘due to some circumstances beyond its control.’ The association, however, said its 3-day prayer and fasting will still hold from July 9 to 11, in all churches and state chapters…
LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has debunk the claim that it has endorsed the candidacy of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office. A political movement, Change Advocates of Nigeria (CAN) had last week issued a statement endorsing President Buhari for a second term in office. In a press…
LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has opposed reported moves by the Federal Government directing the Nigerian Army and Police to recruit some former members of Boko Haram terrorists who recently underwent deradicalisation programme. The President of CAN, Dr Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, said on Tuesday that if it is true, it is…
LAGOS JUNE 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Christian Elders Forum being championed by over 100 elder statesmen, including a former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, has dismissed rumours that it was no longer in the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The NCEF said the leadership of CAN under Stephen Olasupo Ayokunle, landed in more embarrassment…
LAGOS MAY 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Northern Christian Elders Forum (NOCEF) said it had received with shock the death of one of its strong pillars and General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Musa Asake. The group which said it is very difficult to use one word or expression to describe Asake, stated that Asake…
LAGOS MARCH 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Taraba State chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ben Ubeh, is dead. Ubeh reportedly died after he was crushed by a truck transporting sugar along Jalingo-Yola Expressway. Eye witnesses said the incident occurred in Zing community along the expressway in the morning hours of Sunday, March 25. Also, a…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-After about five years’ absence, the Catholic Church has returned to the Christian Association of Nigeria. This was revealed on Sunday by the President of CAN, Dr. Samson Ayokunle. Ayolunle’s Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, said the CAN president was excited about the return of the Catholic Church….