MFM Suspends Nationwide Night Vigils, Sets 8pm Cut-Off for Church Activities

MFM Suspends Nationwide Night Vigils, Sets 8pm Cut-Off for Church Activities

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has directed all its branches across Nigeria to suspend night vigils and ensure that all church programmes and activities end by 8:00pm, citing rising security concerns in parts of the country.

The directive was contained in an internal circular dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the church’s Director of Administration (International Headquarters and Nigeria), Temitope A. Olawale.

According to the circular, the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard members, pastors, and church workers amid increasing security risks across Nigeria, including reports of kidnapping incidents, armed attacks, and other threats linked to night movement in some regions.

The church instructed all levels of leadership, including Principal Regional Overseers, Senior Regional Overseers, Mega Regional Overseers, Zonal Pastors, Branch Pastors, and other officers, to ensure full compliance with the directive across all branches.

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Under the new policy, all church services, prayer meetings, fellowship programmes, and other activities at every level of the ministry must now be concluded no later than 8:00pm.

The ministry also confirmed the immediate suspension of all overnight vigils and similar night prayer programmes nationwide until further notice.

However, the leadership stated that where necessary, vigils may be converted into evening prayer sessions, provided such programmes end before the 8:00pm deadline.

MFM stressed that the measure is purely precautionary and not intended to disrupt worship activities, but to prioritise the safety and well-being of members in light of the prevailing security situation in Nigeria.

The circular further directed Mega Regional Overseers to communicate the directive to all regional, zonal, and local branches for immediate enforcement.

The directive takes immediate effect and will remain in force pending further review by the church leadership.

MFM Suspends Nationwide Night Vigils, Sets 8pm Cut-Off for Church Activities