Unmarried Woman Flogged 140 Times In Indonesia For Having Sex, Drinking Alcohol
In Aceh, Indonesia, a woman and her partner were publicly lashed 140 times each for having sex outside marriage and consuming alcohol, marking one of the harshest punishments in the region in 25 years. The punishment was carried out with rattan canes under strict Sharia law, causing the woman to collapse and be taken away […]
Christian media forum condemns Shariah Council’s calls for INEC chairman’s sack
The Christian Media Forum (CMF) has criticized the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria for calling for the removal of INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, based on his religious affiliation. The forum described the demand as baseless, divisive, and inconsistent with Nigeria’s constitutional principles of fairness, inclusion, and religious freedom. In a statement signed by […]
CAN holds special prayers for 177 abducted Kaduna worshippers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has held a special prayer session for 177 Christian worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The worshippers were taken by gunmen during church services on Sunday, January 18, 2026, and have not been released as of the time of this […]
Christian media forum laments abduction of Kaduna worshippers, demands immediate rescue
The Christian Media Forum (CMF) has strongly condemned the abduction of 167 Christian worshippers in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The group described the incident as disturbing and unacceptable, calling on the government and security agencies to act swiftly to rescue the victims and restore confidence in public safety. In a […]
Learn from Imam Abubakar’s life by preaching peace, tolerance, compassion – CAN tells religious leaders
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged religious leaders across the country to emulate the life and teachings of the late Imam Abubakar. According to CAN, the Imam’s dedication to peace, tolerance, and compassion provides a valuable example for fostering unity among Nigerians of different faiths. CAN made the remarks while commemorating the life […]
Learn from Imam Abubakar’s life by preaching peace, tolerance, compassion – CAN tells religious leaders
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged religious leaders across the country to learn from the life and legacy of the late Imam Abubakar by promoting peace, tolerance, and compassion in their teachings. The association said the cleric’s example remains a powerful guide for building unity in a diverse society like Nigeria. CAN noted […]
Canadian government reportedly shuts down Pastor Chris Okafor’s church
Reports making the rounds say that Canadian authorities have shut down a church linked to Nigerian pastor, Chris Okafor. The development has generated wide reactions on social media, with many people asking questions about what led to the reported action and whether it is permanent or temporary. So far, there has been no official statement […]
Catholic Knight renounces Christianity as church fails to acknowledge late Ubah’s contribution to cathedral
A Catholic Knight has publicly renounced Christianity after accusing the church of failing to recognise the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s contribution to the construction of a cathedral. The man said he felt deeply disappointed that such a major donation was allegedly ignored by church authorities, especially after Ubah’s death. According to him, the church had […]
North can end terrorism through unity, collaboration – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that terrorism in Northern Nigeria can be defeated if leaders and communities work together in unity and cooperation. The group stressed that security challenges cannot be solved by government alone, but require the collective effort of all stakeholders. CAN explained that when religious, traditional and political leaders […]
LCCN spiritual leader Archbishop Filibus elected TEKAN President
The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) has announced that its spiritual leader, Archbishop Musa Filibus, has been elected as the new President of Tarayyar Ekklesiyoyin Kristi a Nigeria (TEKAN). The election took place on January 10, 2026, during TEKAN’s 70th General Assembly held in northern Nigeria. TEKAN is an umbrella body that brings […]