MFM suspends vigils, limits services to 8pm nationwide

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has directed all its branches nationwide to conclude church programmes by 8:00 pm and suspend vigils and overnight meetings until further notice, citing rising security concerns across the country. The directive was contained in an internal memo dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the Director of Administration at the church’s international headquarters in Lagos, Temitope A. Olawale. The church said the decision was taken in the interest of the safety and well-being of its members amid prevailing security challenges in the country. According to the memo, all services, meetings and other church activities must henceforth end not later than 8:00 pm. It also stated that vigils and overnight prayer programmes were suspended until further notice. “Where necessary, vigils may be converted to evening prayer programmes and must be concluded on or before 8:00 p.m,” the statement read. Related News NSCDC busts illegal detention camp in Lagos, rescues 24, arrests four Ogun monarchs vow closer grassroots synergy to tackle insecurity AI-driven fake news, deepfakes threaten national security, group warns The church stressed that the measures were precautionary and mandatory for all levels of the ministry. “These measures are purely precautionary and are intended to safeguard the lives and well-being of our members in the face of the current security situation in the country. “All MFM ministers, groups, and departments are to strictly comply with this directive,” it added. The memo was circulated to Principal Regional Overseers, Senior Regional Overseers, Mega Regional Overseers, zonal pastors and branch pastors for immediate implementation. The directive comes amid growing concerns over insecurity in several parts of the country, including banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities. Okiki Adeduyite Okiki is a journalist with over seven years experience covering politics, foreign news, society, entertainment and the film industry.

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