The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared January 21 of every year as the CAN National Day of Prayers for ‘the persecuted Christians’ in Nigeria. Special Assistant, Media and Communications to […]
The sacrifices of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) in conflict areas in Nigeria are well appreciated, President Muhammadu Buhari, has said. Receiving Dr Christos Christou, International President of the organization at the State House […]
President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, said despite criticism, his government has made substantial progress in the war against Boko Haram in the North-east. Buhari made the declaration while receiving International President of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors […]
Korongilum, a community in Chibok local government area of Borno state is currently being attacked by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. A resident told Blueprint on phone, Tuesday night, that the attackers came into the community […]
The Defence Headquarters has accused Amnesty International (AI) of deliberately supporting the acts of terrorism perpetrated against Nigeria by the Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African State (ISWAP) terror groups. The acting […]
The fight against terrorism would be an easy task if the locals give security agencies the right and reliable information, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. He said leaders in the communities were in the know […]
Barely five days after neutralising 250 suspected insurgents and related criminals in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna state, the police, supported by the vigilantes and local hunters engaged bandits believed to be insurgents, in fierce battles in Mashegu […]
CAN is not to be confused with the Consumers Association of Nigeria. The CAN under reference is the popular acronym for Christian Association of Nigeria. It is the umbrella body of all Christian organisations in […]
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari should declare a state of emergency on the nation’s security challenges. The position came three days after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) […]
Christians under the umbrella body of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Sunday protested the rising insecurity across the country and called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the governors of the 36 states to stem the […]
The Senate Tuesday threw its weight behind community policing in addressing the worsening security situation in the country. The body also said it would soon summon the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu and other […]
The Abuja Muslim Forum (AMF) has condemned the assassination of Reverend Lawan Andimi, the chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Michika local government area of Adamawa by Boko Haram terrorists, describing it as ungodly, […]
The twin problem of kidnapping and banditry are forcing residents of Adamawa state to abandon their homes as Ibrahim abdul’Aziz reports. As Adamawa one of the states devastated by the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group […]
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State Reverend Lawan Andimi has been murdered by Boko Haram insurgents. Ahmed Salkida, the journalist noted for reporting on conflicts […]
Yobe state Network of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has lamented on the persistent serial attacks on motorists along the Damaturu-Maiduguri Highway . A satement issued by the executive director of the Network, Comrade Baba Shehu […]
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has acknowledged the gallant efforts of the Nigerian Army in repelling the insurgents from gaining territories in the country. Emmanuel spoke during 2 Brigade Combined West African Social […]
A Cameroonian official Mr Midjiyawa Bakary has cleared the air on the explosion that rocked a bridge in Gamboru, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon Republic located at Ngala local government area of Borno […]
The Presidential Support Committee (PSC) has taken a swipe at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over its recent comment that Christians are being hated and persecuted in the North, saying such utterances coming from […]
As part of his ongoing humanitarian and developmental activities in the southern part of Borno state, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, was in Damboa Friday where he distributed food items to citizens. He was also in […]
News of the Chad troops pullout from the fight against Boko Haram, coupled with a local report of Nigerian troops also leaving the vicinity, sparked concern among local people in Gajiganna, Borno State hundreds of […]
In this report, ENE OSANG engages a Gwoza resident to find out the living conditions in the aftermath of Boko Haram attacks. The name Gwoza sends a chilling terror signal when mentioned due to the […]
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed a Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) logistics facility at Gujeri in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State. This, according to NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore […]
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured that the welfare package of the troops would be improved from 2020 in line with the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Army chief also […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians not to let terrorists divide the country along religious lines. He made the appeal following the execution of some Christians and Muslims by the Islamic State West Africa […]
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