FaithWatch Daily and Midnight call- 5th October 2025

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🌐 Global / International Highlights

  • E1 Powerboat Championship debuts in Africa, Lagos
    The E1 electric powerboat racing series made its African debut in Lagos. Team Rafa (linked to Rafael Nadal) reclaimed the championship lead after a qualifying race. The organizers highlighted sustainability, tourism, and tech alignment.

  • US soybean farmers scramble after China pullback
    With China reducing soybean purchases, U.S. farmers are seeking new markets. Some trade missions target Nigeria, Vietnam, and Bangladesh to fill the gap.

  • Typhoon Matmo brings flooding, disruptions in Philippines / China coast
    Matmo caused major flooding in Luzon (Philippines) and made landfall in Guangdong, China. Evacuations, power outages, and infrastructure damage were reported.

  • October Draconid meteor shower forecast
    Astronomers predict a possible meteor outburst on 8 October from the Draconid stream, resulting from recent comet debris. Great opportunity for sky watchers.

🇳🇬 Nigeria / Africa Highlights

  • Thousands flee to Cameroon as Kirawa seized by Boko Haram
    Insurgents overran the border town of Kirawa in Borno State, Nigeria. More than 5,000 residents fled into Cameroon. Homes, local government buildings, and military outposts were torched.

  • Nigeria continues to boost oil sector productivity
    The “Project One Million Barrels” initiative shows results: oil output is reported between 1.7 and 1.83 million barrels per day, and active drilling rigs have risen to 50.

  • Barça vs Sevilla prep & women’s wins
    FC Barcelona prepared for a La Liga road match at Sevilla, with coach Hansi Flick stressing lessons from recent setbacks. Meanwhile, Barça Femení posted a dominant 4–0 win over Eibar.

  • Alfred Dunhill Links Championship cut to 54 holes
    The golf event in Scotland was shortened due to severe weather (Storm Amy). Robert MacIntyre and Richard Sterne share the lead going into the final round.

  • World Grand Prix Darts draws confirmed
    The 2025 PDC World Grand Prix is set for 6–12 October in Leicester with its “double in, double out” format.


⛪ Religious & Church Highlights

  • Global calls for peace and humanitarian access to Gaza
    Christian leaders and Vatican officials have renewed appeals for corridors to deliver aid and protect civilians in Gaza. They warn the humanitarian crisis is deepening and faith communities must advocate for justice and mercy.

  • Christian persecution reports rise in Nigeria
    New reports detail attacks on churches, kidnapping of pastors, and forced shut-downs of congregations in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Christian organizations are calling on local and international bodies for intervention and protection.

  • Mission expansion under threat
    With rising insecurity and restrictions in parts of Africa and Asia, several missionary networks report difficulties in operations, visa access, and safety for workers. Some are revising deployment strategies and doubling down on training and local discipleship.

  • Christian youth revival trend in the U.S. and Canada
    In several cities, youth prayer rallies, campus ministry growth, and church planting movements are being linked to a renewed spiritual hunger among younger generations — drawing comparisons to past revival seasons.

  • Upcoming Pope document release on the poor
    As reported earlier today, Pope Leo’s apostolic exhortation “Dilexi Te”, focusing on poverty, is expected next week. Preparations are underway in dioceses to mobilize prayer, social action, and study around the document’s themes.

🌙 Midnight Call Reflection

“When the Church is Silent, the World Sins”

The world is groaning under injustice, conflict, and suffering. From Gaza’s cries to Nigeria’s church attacks, from restrictive regimes to hearts losing hope — much of this reflects not just the world’s brokenness, but the Church’s failure to speak a louder Word.

Jesus said: “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others” (Matthew 5:14–16). But when believers silence truth, when pulpits avoid confrontation, when faith becomes private and powerless, darkness gains ground. As Elisabeth Elliot said: “The fiercest conflicts are fought within the silent chambers of the heart”.

Tonight God is calling His Church to wake up:

  • Speak boldly — on injustice, falsehood, oppression, corruption.
  • Act compassionately — be first responders, defenders, healers in your community.
  • Grow spiritually — revive your own relationship with Christ so you can carry His fragrance to others.

The sin of silence is not in what we say, but in what we do not say when we ought to speak. The Church’s silence in troubled times can make the world’s problems worse. But when the Church rises, breaks of dawn follow.


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