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BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has issued directive to all its branches nationwide to conclude church programmes by 8:00 pm and suspend vigils and overnight meetings until further notice.  This followed the escalating security challenges across the country that led to kidnapping and mass abduction of school pupils especially in Oyo and Borno State recently.  The directive, which 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, cited rising security crisis as reason for the order.  The church argued that the decision was reached in the interest of the safety and well-being of its members in view of the daunting security challenges in the country. It reads: "All services, meetings and other church activities must henceforth end not later than 8:00 pm. "Vigils and overnight prayer programmes have bee...

It was a moment of celebration as Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) rewarded excellent service in God's vineyard. CHIKA OKEKE writes that the event was part of the activities set aside to commemorate the 35th Anniversary and International Convention of the church.  R-L: General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya and his wife, Pastor Shade Olukoya during the 35th  Anniversary and International Convention of the Church in Ogun State. The entrance to the 500, 000-capacity Prayer City auditorium with an overflow of 250, 000 worshippers, was adorned with fascinating decoration that captured the moment.  Flashy cars of different sizes and colours surrounded the power arena as Asoebi uniforms from worshippers spiced up the sparkling environment.  It was the 35th Anniversary and International Convention of MFM, held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Prayer City, Km 12, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway, Ogun Sta...