PHOTOS: Nigerians Join Rest Of The World To Usher In New Year With Fireworks, Prayers

Millions of Nigerians across various cities on Friday
ushered in the New Year 2021 with prayers, fireworks and
expectations for the next year. 

Earlier on Thursday, Australia, New Zealand and some country
became the first places to welcome a New Year.

At various worship centres in the country, Christian faithful
had gathered on Thursday night, thanking God for seeing them
through to a year which many have described as tumultuous.
Worshippers were seen dancing and praising God for His kindness to
them.

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COVID-19 Restrictions

Although the Federal Government and several states had cautioned
against large gatherings in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases, in
many churches Channels Television visited in Abuja, worshipper
adhered to strict safety protocols as they prayed into the New
Year.

Many churches including the Redeemed Christian Church of God
(RCCG), Living Faith Church, Daystar Christian Centre, the Covenant
Nation (TCN) and a host of worship centres had earlier said they
will conduct their 2020 crossover service virtually.

As we reflect on our goals for 2020, we must
factor in the massive disruptions that occurred and change the
basis for evaluation. To be alive is enough cause for gratefulness
and celebration.

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— Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) December 28, 2020

“God has been so good to us. He has kept us despite the many
hurdles of this year,” the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch
Adeboye, wrote in a Facebook post.  “It is time to crossover
gallantly into 2021. Be a part of the crossover service and be
empowered for the year 2021. Don’t miss it! God bless you!”

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2021

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to give the traditional
New Year broadcast later today (7 am), less than twenty-four hours
after he signed the 2021 budget and the Finance Bill into law.

“Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are
enjoined to join the network services of the Nigerian Television
Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN)
respectively, for the broadcast,” a statement from his spokesman,
Garba Shehu noted.

See more photos from the crossover service
below: 

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