The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has placed an indefinite ban on overnight vigils and ordered all church programmes to end by 8 p.m. daily, citing rising security concerns nationwide.
The new directive was contained in a circular dated June 5, 2026, sent to Regional Overseers and branch pastors. It takes effect immediately.
According to the memo, all services, meetings, and programmes at every level of the church must now close by 8 p.m. “for the foreseeable future.” Overnight vigils and late-night prayer meetings have been suspended indefinitely. 
Where such gatherings are considered necessary, leaders are to restructure them into evening prayer sessions that must still wrap up by 8 p.m. at the latest.
The circular was signed by Temitope A. Olawale, Director of Administration at MFM International Headquarters and Nigeria. He said the decision is a safety measure based on the current state of security in the country.
“The directives are purely precautionary and aimed at safeguarding the lives and well-being of our members in the face of the current security situation in the country,” the statement read.
MFM is known for its marathon prayer sessions and overnight programmes. The new rule marks a major shift for the church as insecurity continues to impact religious gatherings across Nigeria.
