How many people know the difference between another year and a new year? When, on the eve of a new year we shout “Happy New Year!”, how many have an understanding whether the new year they are ushering in will be just “another” year or they actually want it to be a “new” year different in many respects from the …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi has said that his New Year message on the state of the nation under the Bola Tinubu government has led to threats against his life and family. Obi said this on Monday in a series of tweets on his X handle. The former Anambra State governor …

While most countries and cultures around the world celebrate the New Year in some form, there are certain regions, communities, or groups where New Year celebrations are not observed or hold minimal significance. These exceptions usually arise due to cultural, religious, or political reasons. Here are some examples: Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, public New Year celebrations are rare due …

The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ali Dalori has lauded the resilience and mentality of his compatriots grappling with the global economic realities as they impacted on Nigeria. In a New Year Message by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Hon Yemi Akinbode, Dr. Dalori ascribed the resilient spirit of Nigerians to their …

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, said his administration is dedicated to the successful implementation of pivotal projects to foster the robust growth of the State and ensure the well-being of its citizens. He said the Year 2024 will be an important one for his administration in terms of enforcement of the various laws and regulations that …

Welcome to the new year (2024) – with fervent hope that it will turn out to be more prosperous and less tumultuous than 2023. In furtherance of our current mood for reminiscences, we present copious excerpts from my 2021 memoirs, titled “It’s A Dog’s Life: A Kirikiri Prison Diary”. Grim as it is, there are interesting bits about it. Enjoy…: …

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh has urged Nigerians to remain united to withstand trials, noting that unity produced the power to rebuild. Okoh made the call in his New Year message on Monday, in light of attacks in communities in Plateau State, where armed bandits’ attacks resulted in the death of about 148 …