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18-04-2025
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الأهلي يصعق صن داونز بهذه الطريقة قبل اللقاء الصعب.. تابع التفاصيل
The Taraba State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has been plunged into turmoil following the indefinite postponement of its election, which was earlier slated for today, January 17, 2025. This latest postponement, as noted by DAILY POST, marks the second delay in the election process, following an earlier disruption in November 2024 over disputes concerning rotational leadership arrangements. The Catholic Bloc, it will be recalled, had threatened to boycott the election unless their candidate was given the chance to assume the chairmanship position of the association. Efforts to resolve the impasse, including the establishment of an electoral college with representatives from CAN's five blocs, seem not to have yielded results, leaving the chapter in a state of uncertainty. According to reports, the latest postponement stems from a petition filed by the Global Methodist Church against one of the candidates, Rev. Philip Micah Dopah. In the midst of the mounting tension, some stakeholders, who spoke with our reporter, have accused the former CAN chairman, Rev. Isaiah Jirape, of orchestrating the confusion. They also claimed that Jirape is working to influence the election outcome to install a successor who will allow him to maintain control over the association's leadership. His alleged interference, according to the critics, is driven by a personal vendetta against the state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, who, Daily Post learned, in 2024 declined to reappoint him as Chairman of the Taraba State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board. Since then, Jirape is said to have used his influence to undermine the governor's preferred candidate, according to one of the critics. Efforts to obtain comments from Jirape have been unsuccessful, as his phone remained unreachable at the time of this report. The ongoing crisis has raised alarms among stakeholders, who fear the prolonged delays and internal conflicts could weaken CAN's unity and diminish its capacity to serve as a voice for the Christian community in Taraba State.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Catholic priest abducted, killed in Nigeria, Christian group says
By Garba Muhammad KADUNA, Nigeria (Reuters) - A Catholic priest was kidnapped and killed in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said on Friday, adding that the murder highlighted insecurity in a region where armed groups have continued to target civilians. Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a priest at a parish in Kaura, about 200 km from the Kaduna capital, was first abducted from his residence earlier this week before being killed by unknown abductors, CAN said in a statement. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Kaduna, in Nigeria's northwest region, has been a hotbed of attacks by armed groups who often target villagers, school children, and motorists. "This heinous crime further highlights the alarming insecurity in our nation, particularly in Northern Nigeria, where innocent citizens, including clergy members, are repeatedly targeted, abducted, and killed with impunity," CAN said. The United States Embassy in Nigeria in a post on X described the abduction and killing as "a horrific act of violence" and called on Nigerian authorities to bring those responsible to justice. (Additional reporting and writing by Ope Adetayo, Editing by Ben Ezeamalu and Nia Williams)
Reuters
07-03-2025
- Reuters
Catholic priest abducted, killed in Nigeria, Christian group says
KADUNA, Nigeria, March 7 (Reuters) - A Catholic priest was kidnapped and killed in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said on Friday, adding that the murder highlighted insecurity in a region where armed groups have continued to target civilians. Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a priest at a parish in Kaura, about 200 km from the Kaduna capital, was first abducted from his residence earlier this week before being killed by unknown abductors, CAN said in a statement. Kaduna, in Nigeria's northwest region, has been a hotbed of attacks by armed groups who often target villagers, school children, and motorists. "This heinous crime further highlights the alarming insecurity in our nation, particularly in Northern Nigeria, where innocent citizens, including clergy members, are repeatedly targeted, abducted, and killed with impunity," CAN said. The United States Embassy in Nigeria in a post on X described the abduction and killing as "a horrific act of violence" and called on Nigerian authorities to bring those responsible to justice. here.
