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Tributes Pour In As CAN South West Chairman Passes On
The South West Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and president of Gospel Baptist Conference of Nigeria, Archbishop Magnus Atilade has passed away at the age of 76. Reports say the deceased died on Thursday morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. Reacting to the loss, CAN National Vice President, … Continue reading
Students Demand Christian Professor’s Sack Over Homosexuality Remarks
A Roman Catholic professor of law and legal philosophy at the University of Oxford has been forced to deny authoring homophobic writings after students started a petition demanding he be removed from his position. Premier reports that over 350 people have signed a petition which accuses the emeritus professor, John Finnis of “a long … Continue reading
Smartphones Paving Way for Antichrist, Says Head of Russian Church
Head of Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill has warned that the usage of smartphones is paving way for the Antichrist. Patriarch Kirill said the Church does not oppose technological advancements but the internet-connected devices creates the possibility for “universal control over humanity”. The “devil acts very wisely” in offering people such a “toy”, he said. … Continue reading
Robber Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Robbing Church Worshippers
An Ekiti High Court has sentenced one Alonge Ajayi to death by hanging after he was convicted of armed robbery. The presiding judge, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, who pronounced the judgement on Thursday ruled that the 22 year old ran foul of Section 402 of the Ekiti State Criminal Law 2012. According to the Guardian, the … Continue reading
Christian Baker Files Lawsuit Over Gay Wedding Cake
A federal district court has directed United States based baker, Jack Phillips to proceed with a lawsuit against the State of Colorado over its hostility towards him and his Christian beliefs. Phillips, owner of Masterpiece cake shop who had famously won a Supreme Court case not to make a gay wedding cake, vowed to fight … Continue reading
“Save Ijebu-Ode”: CAN President Cries Out in Thanksgiving Service for Ijebu Community
As the New Year continues to be ushered in in various ways and manners, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ijebu Ode Chapter has held a New Year thanksgiving service for the people of Ijebu, Ogun State. The event held at the palace of the Awujale of ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona in Ijebu Ode, … Continue reading