The founder of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof. Daniel Olukoya, has declared 2025 as a year of “strange battles,” urging Nigerians to be spiritually vigilant as they prepare to face significant challenges ahead. According to Olukoya, this year will be marked by intense spiritual warfare, economic struggles, political turbulence, and even weather-related catastrophes.
Speaking during the church’s annual crossover service, Olukoya warned that the year ahead would require a heightened level of prayer and spiritual commitment from Nigerians, especially for those who want to navigate the uncertainty of the coming months. In a passionate message to congregants worldwide, he emphasized the importance of divine intervention and the need for unwavering faith to overcome the trials that will unfold.
“2025 is a year that will demand many prayers to avert economic turbulence,” Olukoya stated, referencing Acts 1:8, which speaks of receiving power through the Holy Spirit. He emphasized that this year would be one of power and undeniable victory for MFM members, but also cautioned that those who fail to stay spiritually vigilant might face overwhelming challenges.
Olukoya’s declaration is steeped in prophetic symbolism, outlining a series of ominous predictions for the year. He highlighted several key themes that he believes will shape the nation’s landscape in 2025, ranging from social and political unrest to new and dangerous spiritual battles. He specifically referred to the year as one of “divine interruption,” where God will “raise up transformative leaders,” akin to figures like Joseph, Esther, and Daniel, who will emerge to lead during turbulent times.
“Expect to see the rise of Joseph, Esther, and Daniel,” Olukoya proclaimed, describing how these biblical figures served as transformative leaders during their respective times. “God will raise up leaders who will bring change and divine restoration for many.”
For Nigerians, Olukoya’s warning carries a deeper message — one that underscores the urgency of maintaining spiritual discipline. He warned that the year will bring with it dangerous forces, including those seeking to undermine the spiritually strong and blessed. “Those without glory will fight to destroy those with glory,” Olukoya cautioned, warning that evil forces will go to extreme lengths to stifle success and prosperity.
In his prophetic outlook, Olukoya listed several aspects of 2025 that should concern Nigerians, beginning with a surge in political and economic unrest. He warned that the year would see an intensification of struggles, including severe economic turbulence and an increase in political instability. Olukoya urged Nigerians to pray fervently to shield themselves from these forces, as they would require divine intervention to overcome.
“Prayerlessness will be extremely dangerous in 2025,” he stated. “Without prayer, individuals will face destruction, and entire families will be vulnerable to the storms that lie ahead. You must pray against strange economic and political turbulence.”
Olukoya also prophesied a year of massive weather disturbances, with unpredictable storms and floods potentially wreaking havoc across the country. He emphasized the need for prayers to combat these environmental challenges and minimize their effects on the vulnerable population. The MFM founder mentioned that there would be “strange new infirmities,” a reference to possible outbreaks of new diseases or illnesses that could spread quickly if not addressed through spiritual intervention.
Another aspect of Olukoya’s prophecy concerned the restoration of opportunities for many who have faced setbacks in recent years. He assured Nigerians that 2025 would be a year of “unlimited deliverance,” where those who have been suffering would experience breakthroughs in various areas of their lives, from financial gains to spiritual restoration.
“The year ahead will witness a restoration of opportunities for many,” he said, expressing hope for those who have struggled to find success. “It will be a time when God’s favor will shine upon the faithful, and deliverance will be found in the unlikeliest of places.”
The year is also expected to bring “strange conversions,” as Olukoya described, which could involve dramatic transformations in people’s spiritual lives. He also prophesied that some of these conversions could be accompanied by “strange battles” that would test the faith of individuals in ways never seen before. “The uncircumcised will try to eliminate the circumcised,” he said, illustrating the ongoing battle between good and evil forces.
Moreover, Olukoya spoke of a year of exposure for false ministers who have deceived congregants in the name of the gospel. He warned that in 2025, God would “render naked and disgrace fake ministers,” putting an end to fraudulent religious practices that have misled many.
“There will be a reckoning for those who have led God’s people astray,” he declared. “The fake ministers will be exposed, and their deception will come to light.”
He also gave a stern warning for married men who are involved in adulterous relationships. Olukoya specifically cautioned against associating with “strange women” from the “marine world,” claiming that these figures, who are not truly human, have infiltrated society to cause destruction.
“2025 will be a tragic year for married men who stray from their marriages,” he stated, warning that their actions could invite dire consequences from the spiritual realm.
On a more hopeful note, Olukoya also prophesied that 2025 would be a year of great blessings for those seeking marital breakthroughs or praying for the fruit of the womb. The faithful will see open doors in areas of marriage and fertility, with many individuals experiencing breakthroughs that will restore their homes and families.
“Those seeking marital breakthroughs will find favor, and those praying for children will receive answers to their prayers,” Olukoya assured, offering hope to the faithful who have long struggled with such issues.
In closing, Olukoya emphasized the importance of forgiveness in the year ahead, stating that those who learn to forgive will experience blessings in abundance. “Forgiveness will yield dividends in 2025,” he proclaimed, encouraging Nigerians to embrace forgiveness to unlock divine favor.
As the year unfolds, Nigerians will be watching closely to see how Olukoya’s prophecies manifest, with many already beginning to prepare spiritually for the battles and challenges that lie ahead. In a year marked by uncertainty and unrest, his words may serve as both a warning and a source of strength for those who heed his call to prayer.
