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CAN Fumes over FG’s Insistence on Worship Centres Getting Wedding Licence

The Christian Association of Nigeria has faulted the Federal Government over its insistence that places of worship must obtain licences from the Ministry of Interior before conducting weddings under the Marriage Act. CAN’s Legal Adviser, Samuel Kwamkur who revealed this in an interview on Tuesday argued that churches had been contracting marriages without any issues saying the FG had an ulterior motive for insisting on this directive, making it look suspicious. However,...

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“I am Proud to be a CAC Member”-Prof. Osafehinti Brags

A pastor of the Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C), Professor O. Osafehinti has stated that he is proud to be a member of the church. Osafehinti made the statement during his opening remark at the 3rd Bunmi Oshun Binnial Lecture held recently at the Christ Apostolic Church, Hosanna Chapel, Korogboji, Agbara Estate, Ogun state. He said, “Today in the hierarchy of C.A.C, we have educated men and women. You have professors of many...

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Kenyan Authorities Deport “Jesus”, Arrest Host Pastors

Kenyan authorities have deported a Caucasian man in the country parading himself as Jesus Christ and arrested the hosting pastors who convinced their followers that the white man is ‘Jesus Christ’, the real son of God who had finally come back as he had promised. The white man was repatriated after he was alleged to have been going round to take money from Kenyans to perform miracles and secure seats for...

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Archbishop Chukwuma Blames Government for Promoting Violence

The Anglican Communion Archbishop, Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Most Reverend Emmanuel Chukwuma has on Tuesday criticized the Federal Government for introducing the Ruga settlement programme which has been suspended. Chukwuma spoke during a conference at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, organized by Grace Uzoma Okonkwo Foundation in collaboration with the Department of English and Literary Studies, UNN, tagged Criminality and Violence as a Growing Phenomenon in the 21st Century Globalized World. The...

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Rape Allegation: Pastor Omotosho Secures One-Day Trial Delay

The trial of rape and human trafficking against Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused have been rolled over for a day. This latest development came up just as a new trial was meant to start on Tuesday before Judge Irma Schoeman in the Port Elizabeth High Court. This, defence team prayed the court to enable them prepare arguments in the application to compel the state to provide further particulars to...

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Buhari Calls on Family of Slain Corper to Accept God’s Will

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has urged the family of the late National Youth Corps member, Precious Owolabi, to accept his death as the will of God in good faith. Buhari, who was represented by his vice, Yemi Osinbajo, recently made a condolence visit to the family, advising the bereaved to take heart as the irreplaceable loss would never be forgotten. Osinbajo engaged the father of the deceased, Owolabi Ayo, in...

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DFID Partners with Christian Group to Assist Disable Persons

Department for International Development (DFID) has joined efforts with the International Christian Development Organization (CBM) to offer humanitarian assistance to disabled persons in the North East region of Nigeria. Country Director of CBM, Bright Ekeremadu revealed this recently in Abuja at a workshop on Disability-Inclusion Humanitarian Action, Dailytimes reports Ekeremadu said the workshop was coming at a time when the need to raise awareness on disability inclusion in aid –related programmes became...

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Abducted Aid Worker Calls on CAN for Release

A staff of the Action Against Hunger in Borno State, Grace Taku has called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to help secure her release and that of five others from the den of their abductors. Taku made the call for help in a new video posted via Facebook on Thursday, appealing to the Christian body and the international community to come for their rescue. She said, “My name is Grace....

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Niger: CAN Promises Support for Scripture Union

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger state Chapter has promised the Scripture Union of Nigeria it’s Support in a bid to strengthen Christianity in the state and country. The Niger State Chapter Chairman, Reverend Matthias Echioda disclosed this recently at the Re-Union Fellowship with churches by the Scripture Union of Nigeria in Minna, Authority reports. Echioda said, “with the efforts made so far by SU, in bringing the churches together, CAN...

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CAN Gifts Governor Bello Bible

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Supo Ayokunle has presented a Bible to the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello for building a Christian chapel in the Government House, Lokoja. Ayokunle presented the Bible to the governor on Monday, commending him for the initiative as it would help a great deal in fostering interreligious harmony and peaceful coexistence of the two faiths in the state. Independent reports that...

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