Court sentences Living Faith Pastor to death in Uyo
An Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo has sentenced Prince Emmanuel Umoh, a 29-year-old resident pastor of Living Faith Church, to death by hanging for the murder of his landlord, Gabriel Bassey Edward. The court found Umoh guilty of stabbing Edward, a University of Uyo student, to death inside the church premises. Evidence showed […]
CAN rejects Niger State hisbah law
The Christian Association of Nigeria has openly rejected a proposed Hisbah law in Niger State, saying it could threaten religious freedom and fairness. The group stated that any policy that appears to favor one religion over others may create division and misunderstanding among residents. According to CAN, laws in a democratic society should protect every […]
There’s nothing as Northern, Southern CAN’ – Christian Association of Nigeria threatens legal action
The Christian Association of Nigeria has clarified that it does not recognize any group operating under the titles “Northern CAN” or “Southern CAN,” stressing that it functions strictly as a single national body. According to the association, its structure only includes zonal, state, Federal Capital Territory, local government, district, and ward units, all coordinated from […]
New League Of Imams And Alfas Will Bring Boko Haram To South-West – Grand Mufti Warns
Concerns have been raised in parts of Southwest Nigeria following claims that a newly formed League of Imams and Alfas could pose security risks to the region. Some critics fear that the emergence of the group might create tensions or be wrongly linked to extremist threats such as Boko Haram. However, there is currently no […]
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 […]