This sentence, always delivered in a cool, calm voice endears many Nigerians to veteran newscaster, Cyril Stober, as he delivers the primetime news or other broadcasts on national television.
The ace broadcaster just retired from the service of the Nigerian Television Authority, ending a career spanning over 3 decades as one of the most prominent and respected faces on screen.
The news of his retirement has thrown social media into a frenzied mood, making the media personality one of the trending topics on Twitter.
Many people are sharing testimonies of growing up watching the man with his impressive and eloquent delivery.
See some of tweets below…
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
One of the first images I watched on TV as a kid was Cyril Stober on the News at 9. A true Nigerian Legend. pic.twitter.com/F4kNmsrQlo
— Samuel Ayobami. (@hayourbahme) December 10, 2015
My family always Turned up for the 9 o clock news. Hard to forget Cyril Stober
— GENTLEMAN #Dec22 (@Mistar_Chuka) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober is the Greatest Nigerian newscaster of all time.
— Boyfriend Number 2 (@iammrtoby) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober retires.The dude is an OG.
— Boyfriend Number 2 (@iammrtoby) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober, Yinka Craig, Francis Oke, Tokunbo Ajai, Hauwa Baba Ahmed, Frank Olize, Ruth Benamaisia, Sadiq Daba…these people rock(ed)!
— Afi suru (@so_soyecious) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober has retired finally. When Will Peter Igho retire? He’s always been the executive producer since ….
— Pascal O (@paskael) December 10, 2015
If you dont know the name Cyril Stober, you are not a Nigerian, its in the constitution. pic.twitter.com/8kZE2eRE4L
— That Techie Guy. (@meluvtweet) December 10, 2015
Cyril Stober. 👏👏👏
— Brah Tosin (@TAkinyinka) December 10, 2015
This is News at 9. I am Cyril Stober !!! pic.twitter.com/z5AnYcvYba
— That Techie Guy. (@meluvtweet) December 10, 2015
We all did…back when NTA was the station RT @IjeomaOssi: THE Cyril Stober. Damn. How long has it been? I grew up with the man.
— That Techie Guy. (@meluvtweet) December 10, 2015
Woke up to Cyril stober trending. That man deserves a monument. Legendary.
— Davidson™ (@Dahveydson) December 10, 2015
Hello there, tnx for staying tuned on NTA network news. I’m Cyril Stober…over 3 decades of stellar newscasting. Happy retirement #veteran
— God’s Own (@ope_soremekun) December 10, 2015
Suddenly everyone has something to say about Cyril Stober. Nigerians. Smh.
— Comedy Central (@NoLongerCrazy) December 9, 2015
Congratulations to Cyril Stober as he retires from years of newscasting today. Hats off to a boss of unparalleled comparison
— AbdulKadir Umar (@akaay__) December 9, 2015
If you don’t know Cyril stober, you’re a baby.
— Maverick (@YemiStunna) December 9, 2015
cyril stober jst recently retired from the #NTA ……… since i was a kid .. always seen em kill it at 9pm national news. #LEGEND
— #SuperK (@williamskenny2) December 9, 2015
I grew up watching Cyril stober on nta network news.
— Thomyladey (@iam_tomilade) December 9, 2015
Wow. Cyril stober. I don’t even know the names of NTA newscasters anymore and am sure kids of today don’t know either. Times have changed
— Mu’awiyyah Muye (@P_Muye) December 9, 2015
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 RT @DejiAdesogan: Happy retirement to Cyril Stober as he retires from #NTA today.
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) December 9, 2015
Cyril Stober, the legend of NTA finally retires. @NTANewsNow He was the most consistent face on TV over the last 3 decades. Congrats sir
— E.Mashi/One Nigeria (@e_masho) December 9, 2015
Oh wow! Cyril Stober . Love his name. https://t.co/HQfWgxP92i
— Zahra Zaraa Danejo (@tinkizee2) December 9, 2015
Happy Retirement Cyril Stober. Best news anchor I know in Nigeria
— ITV 4 (@TfcknSAR) December 7, 2015
1 comment
THIS MAN HERE HAS REALY SERVED THIS GREAT NATION HAPPY RETIREMENT ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE IN PEACE AND HAPPINESS http://www.mabelnaija.com