Is Friday, 1st of January still new year day in Nigeria?

Fellow Nigerians,

On NIGERIA: Crisis in Bauchi; Confusion over CJN as Kutigi swear in Katsina Alu; Babangida family not sure of when Maryam B. will be buried; Nigerians themselves not sure when Yar'Adua will be back; Ministers: are they under Oronsanye(head of service) control; S'Court to hear Soludos Appeal on jan 4 but wont resume until jan ...11.; Nigerians: Pls is new year still Frday Jan 1st?

Regards

bba