Veteran journalist, Cyril Stober has retired from the National Television Authority (NTA), three decades after first gracing the screens.
Known for anchoring the “Tonight at 9” programme on the network service of the NTA, the Minna, Niger State-born broadcaster is beloved by both the young and old.
To herald his retirement, many Nigerians took to social media to bare their minds on the veteran’s retirement.
Read what they have to say…
If you don't know Cyril stober, you're a baby.
— Mr. Mila (@YemiStunna) December 9, 2015
NTA should honour him with a program called "Cyril Stober", cause that name alone on screen is far older than many folks on tweeter..Abeg!
— The Duke of York (@k_lux2) December 10, 2015
A doyen & luminary broadcaster on NTA retires today. Congratulations Cyril Stober. Your face & voice will surely be missed by Nigerians.
— Vicmoss Ibukun #BringBackOurGirls (@TheVicmoss) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober Has been reporting for NTA For a Very long Time and He's Retiring today. Happy retirement to a Legendary Reporter. 🙇🙇🙇🙇🙇
— Zaddy Ajala (@UNCLE_AJALA) December 10, 2015
Congratulations to TV Legend Mr. Cyril Stober. His face and voice were permanent especially on Tuesdays.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober OG. Been years
— R.R • 𓃬 (@iam_rqb) December 9, 2015
Even our 'parents' claim they were kids when Cyril Stober started reading NTA NEWS. Dude must be a Methuselah. Smh
— Aidi (@aidillic) December 10, 2015
Ohhhhh God bles him! He definitely has been a big part of my life https://t.co/Tk0nLteueS
— Bysö (@hawt_red) December 9, 2015
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Cyril stober of Nta finally retires….GOD…everybody get ready the world's bout to end in a minute
— Buchman (@Btraxofficial) December 9, 2015
Wow! Cyril Stober, enjoy your retirement sir!
— Lord Farquaad (@UNCUJAY) December 7, 2015
Cyril Stober as a youthful Newscaster dedicated all his life to professionalism,he made so many kids dream of becoming a broadcaster
— AMILA GBENGA SEGUN (@gbeny007) December 10, 2015
Cyril stober.
Legend.
— Chidi (@ifeanyioka4) December 10, 2015
If you av nt heard abt d name CYRIL STOBER,den u aint a Nigerian!! Dammit,is in d Constitution
— Military Barrister (@Samsegs92) December 10, 2015
You cannot be a Nigerian and not know Cyril Stober.
That man is a veteran.
— SHOWBALLER IBUKUNOLUWA (@IbkDaGreatest) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober was a wonderful broadcaster/reporter. Fatima Abbas Hassan,Tokunbo Ajayi & Eugenia Abu all one of the finest we've had.
— AL Babs (@Aliyu_babs) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober….easily one of Nigeria's best!
— Adide (@sam_adide) December 10, 2015
Back then, his face made me love watching @NTANewsNow. Congratulations on your retirement CYRIL STOBER
— Seun Alo (@iamseunalo) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober the Jagaban of NTA history
— olu Wole (@the_oluswagger) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober kan, NTA kan. One of the most committed Journalist in Nigeria.
— Ayekooto (@thebardogbamola) December 10, 2015
I feel gud having to reminisce &talk about Cyril Stober, easily d trend subject that made my day! He left so much to be desired. Bravo Sir!
— cee eche (@EcheCee) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober, what a name to remember!!!
— Mike Ikenwa (@MikeIkenwa) December 10, 2015
"Good evening and welcome to the NTA Network News. My name is Cyril Stober…" #Legend.
— 'Bunmi Ogundele,Esq. (@OluOgundele) December 10, 2015
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