Address security challenges not Hisbah Bill – Boys Brigade tells Niger Assembly
The Boys Brigade Nigeria, Niger State Council, has urged the Niger State House of Assembly to focus on insecurity and economic hardship instead of pursuing the controversial Hisbah Bill. The group said the proposed law could deepen division and distract leaders from urgent challenges affecting residents. In a statement issued after a meeting in Minna, […]
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 […]
Mass abduction of Kaduna worshippers regrettable, shameful, disappointing – CAN chair, Rev Caleb
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has strongly condemned the recent mass abduction of Christian worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area. The incident, which happened on Sunday, January 19, 2026, involved bandits attacking three different church services and kidnapping about 170 worshippers. Six victims later escaped and returned home with injuries after […]
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 […]
CAN calls on churches to thwart alleged attempts to Islamise Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on churches to resist alleged efforts to turn Nigeria into a Muslim country. The Chairman of CAN in Akwa Ibom State, Bishop Chris Nyong, made this statement during a visit from the College of Bishops, a group within the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. Nyong claimed […]