Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has responded to criticism from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over actress Ini Edo's latest film, "A Very Dirty Christmas."

PREMIUM TIMES reported that CAN, in a statement signed by its president, Daniel Okoh, described the film as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith.

Mr Okoh, an archbishop, said the title diminished the spiritual significance of Christmas and criticised the NFVCB for approving the film.

Reacting to the concerns, the NFVCB Director-General, Shaibu Husseini, stated in a Thursday Instagram post that the board had not received any formal communication from CAN.

However, he stated that the board acknowledged the issues raised...