Wednesday, 31 December 2025, marks a spiritually charged night across Nigeria. Crossover Night, also called Watch Night, is the time when millions of Christians gather to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with worship, prayer, and prophetic declarations. For many, it is a moment of reflection, gratitude, and preparation, a night to spiritually align their lives with God’s purpose for the year ahead.
Across the country, preacher-led megachurches are preparing programmes that combine worship, intercessory prayer, prophetic ministry, and scripture reflection. From the sprawling Redemption Camp on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to the vast grounds of Canaanland, Ota, the air is already thick with anticipation.
Each congregation is crafting experiences to help worshippers enter 2026 with faith, clarity, and hope.
The Spiritual Significance of Crossover Night
Crossover Night is not merely a countdown to midnight. It is a spiritual milestone, a deliberate pause to examine the past year and receive divine direction for the next. Across Nigerian churches, it is a night of expectation. Congregants engage in extended worship, scripture meditation, confession, thanksgiving, and prophetic declarations.
Services usually begin between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM and extend well past midnight. Many churches livestream their events, enabling global participation. The night carries both collective and personal significance: it unites communities in prayer while allowing individuals moments of reflection and spiritual renewal.
Redeemed Christian Church of God – Redemption Camp, Mowe
Pastor in Charge: Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer
Address: RCCG Redemption Camp, Mowe, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, Nigeria
RCCG’s Crossover Night is arguably Nigeria’s most widely attended Watch Night service. Redemption Camp, a city-like expanse, is prepared to host tens of thousands of worshippers. The service begins at approximately 10:00 PM and stretches past midnight.
Worship and intercessory prayers dominate the first hours, creating an atmosphere of expectancy. Pastor Adeboye leads the congregation in prophetic declarations, offering guidance for the year ahead. A highlight is the declaration of the Word of the Year, which provides spiritual direction for families, ministries, and individual members. Branch-level services across Nigeria and international livestreams ensure that millions worldwide can participate in the spiritual alignment.
The RCCG Crossover Night is meticulously planned. Choirs, praise teams, and ministry groups coordinate performances that alternate with periods of guided prayer. Attendees often testify to transformative experiences, as the night blends communal worship with intimate spiritual reflection.
Living Faith Church / Faith Tabernacle – Canaanland, Ota
Pastor in Charge: Bishop David Oyedepo
Address: Faith Tabernacle, KM 10, Idiroko Road, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
At Canaanland, Ota, Bishop Oyedepo and his leadership team are preparing what is annually considered one of the most monumental Watch Night services in Nigeria. Beginning around 10:00 PM, the service combines worship, devotion, prayer, and prophetic declarations aimed at ushering congregants into 2026 with clarity and purpose.
Faith Tabernacle emphasizes both physical attendance and global accessibility through live streaming. Thousands will gather at the main auditorium, with worship sequences structured to balance reflection, praise, and exhortation. Pastor Oyedepo often leads segments that interweave scripture meditation with prayer for divine guidance. The evening’s service culminates at midnight, marked by thanksgiving, prophetic prayers, and declarations of favor for the new year.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries – Prayer City Locations
Pastor in Charge: Dr. Daniel K. Olukoya
Addresses:
MFM Prayer City, KM 12, Lagos‑Ibadan Expressway, before Ibafo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Other branches nationwide as listed by MFM local offices
MFM’s Crossover Night emphasizes prayer, spiritual warfare, and consecration. The evening begins around 9:00 PM, extending past midnight, with services hosted across MFM Prayer City locations and local branches nationwide. Worship is high-energy, interspersed with intercessory prayers designed to break limitations and set believers into spiritual momentum for the year ahead.
Dr. Olukoya leads the congregation through extended spiritual warfare sessions, invoking prayers for protection, breakthrough, and divine alignment. The atmosphere is both empowering and solemn, providing congregants with a sense of personal and collective spiritual awakening. Local branches host simultaneous services, ensuring accessibility for members who cannot attend the central Prayer City locations.
Deeper Life Christian Ministry – Main Auditorium and Branches
Pastor in Charge: Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Address:
Deeper Life Bible Church, Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria (Main Auditorium)
Branches available in major cities across Nigeria
Deeper Life Christian Ministry offers a scripture-centered, contemplative Watch Night. Beginning around 10:00 PM, the service is marked by worship, confession, intercession, and guided reflection on God’s promises for the new year. Pastor Kumuyi leads the congregation with a focus on personal holiness, spiritual alignment, and expectancy for 2026.
The night emphasizes deep reflection, balancing extended prayer with moments of worship and meditation. Livestreaming allows global participation, maintaining continuity for remote members. Attendees often describe a profound sense of spiritual focus and purpose, leaving the service prepared to face the new year with renewed clarity and faith.
Salvation Ministries – Port Harcourt
Pastor in Charge: David Ibiyeomie
Address: Salvation Ministries HQ, Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
In Port Harcourt, Salvation Ministries hosts a Bonfire Crossover Service starting at 9:00 PM. Led by Pastor Ibiyeomie, the evening combines worship, prophecy, thanksgiving, and community celebration. High-energy praise alternates with moments of solemn reflection, creating an atmosphere that balances exuberance with spiritual focus. The service is livestreamed to allow participation by members across Nigeria and internationally.
NSPPD – 31st Night of Fire, Abuja
Pastor in Charge: Jerry Eze
Address: Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Abuja’s Moshood Abiola National Stadium will host one of the capital’s largest Crossover Night events, led by Pastor Jerry Eze and the NSPPD movement. The service starts at 9:00 PM and features prophetic prayers, high-energy worship, testimonies, and intercession for spiritual acceleration into 2026. Attendance is free, and online streaming ensures participation for attendees outside Abuja.
This service is particularly focused on collective spiritual empowerment, with thousands in attendance sharing testimonies and prayers as the New Year approaches. The event’s scale, coupled with its spiritual intensity, makes it one of the most anticipated vigils in the capital.
Lagos Mega Church Services
The Praying Church International Center
Pastors in Charge: Apostle Samuel and Pastor Grace Oko-Oboh
Address: Plot 31, Town Planning Way, Federal Bus Stop, Shagari Estate, Lagos, Nigeria
This multi-day event culminates on 31 December with the Crossover Night service starting at 9:30 PM. The programme blends worship, midnight devotion, and thanksgiving, creating a continuous spiritual experience leading into the New Year.
Kingdom Central, Lagos
Address: Ateboh Off Itire Bus Stop, Lagos, Nigeria
Kingdom Central’s service focuses on spiritual breakthroughs and destiny alignment. The evening blends prayer, worship, and prophetic declarations, offering congregants a structured environment to prepare for 2026.
Onikan Stadium – “Crossover Takeover 2026”
Address: Onikan Stadium, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Worship at Onikan Stadium is led by Lilian Nneji & The Gospel Force, with prophetic guidance from Pastors Godman and Bola Akinlabi. Beginning around 8:00 PM, the service extends past midnight with interactive praise, communal worship, and spiritual declarations for the year ahead.
Our Community Church Inc., Alimosho, Lagos
Address: Alimosho, Lagos, Nigeria
This service emphasizes prayer and thanksgiving, celebrating the “New Dawn of Glory.” Attendees engage in worship and intercession, ensuring a spiritually fulfilling transition into 2026.
Community-Based Crossover Services Across Lagos
Several neighborhood churches host local vigils, making the celebration accessible for residents across Lagos. Notable locations include Idioro, Odogunyan, The Bride Assembly, and Tedi Town. These services combine prayer, worship, and prophetic declarations, ensuring that even those who cannot attend mega-auditoriums experience the spiritual significance of Crossover Night.
Practical Tips for Attendees
- Arrive early between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM to secure seating, particularly at larger venues
- Most services are free but may require registration or RSVP
- Expect extended periods of worship, intercession, and prophetic declarations
- Livestream options are widely available for those unable to attend in person
Conclusion: Preparing Spiritually for 2026
Crossover Night in Nigeria is a unifying spiritual event, blending corporate worship with personal reflection and prophetic alignment. The evening brings together millions of believers under the leadership of prominent pastors, combining centuries-old tradition with modern approaches such as live streaming and multimedia worship.
Whether at mega-auditoriums, community churches, or online, Nigerians will step into 2026 with faith, thanksgiving, and expectation, making this one of the most spiritually significant nights of the year.
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