Veteran broadcaster Cyril Stober has reportedly retired from the National Television Authority (NTA) after 30 years in the industry.
Stober who is famous with his legendary “Good evening I am Cyril Stober and this is NTA news,” became a broadcaster at NTA Minna in Niger state.
It would be recalled that the broadcaster reportedly retired in 2015, but surprised many when he was seen anchoring the news again, not long after.
Although there is no official statement from his employer – NTA and the broadcaster confirming the reported retirement, the internet has been abuzz with the news of his retirement.
The news of his retirement has sparked a lot of reactions and commendations from Nigerians.
Former ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’ anchor, Frank Edoho, in his reaction to Stober’s reported retirement, took to his Twitter page and wrote
“When I saw Cyril Stober trending, my heart did a lurch. But thankfully it’s only about him retiring (again).
“I tried to reach his level of diction, flair and panache, but to no avail. What a Legend in Nigerian Broadcasting!”
Also reacting, the CEO of NairaBet and member-elect of the House of Representatives, Otunba Akin Alabi wrote,
“When I saw Cyril Stober trending, I became scared shitless. Damn Thank God he trended because he was retiring. Take a bow pop. You were glorious.”
See other reactions:
We celebrate a great Legend as he steps down to take a rest from active duty.
I hope to see him in some of our Nollywood movies soon.
Directors, here’s a Lagend waiting to explode again.
Please make the most of him and not stereotype him as usual Please!— Prof (@Joshadeyemi) April 21, 2019
When I saw Cyril Stober trending, my heart did skip a beat, I swear, thank God it’s only for retirement.
Thank you for all the years you served us quality on NTA
I won’t forget this in a rush:
Good evening, welcome to the NTA network news
I’m Cyril Stober & with me tonight is pic.twitter.com/wMrjat3mPr— Ekundayo Caeser (@dayo_dynamo) April 21, 2019
Cyril Stober should be given a diamond plated gold watch!
I really loved his anchoring.
I know he’ll be delving into politics or any interest.
He’s one of our best public speakers! pic.twitter.com/hUYRVZIzYk
— Obinna Omoyiibo Yemiri ??? (@EgbosiObinna) April 21, 2019
Veteran News Broadcaster Mr Cyril Sober finally bows out of service from the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) after putting in the compulsory 35 years of service.
Honestly,if there is anyone person I enjoyed watching on TV while growing up,I think that person is Cyril Stober pic.twitter.com/l6qj4EM8H2— Unapologetic Buharist…. (@ogbogara1987) April 20, 2019
One of the greatest Nigerian TV personality Cyril Stober have retired. It pains me so much that kids of nowadays don’t even know him. Say a Prayer for a great man that have been a source of inspiration to many in this country.
Happy Retirement??? pic.twitter.com/eCGpy91ij6— GOMBE DOPEST?? (@gombe__dopest) April 21, 2019
The only thing that connect me to NTA logo from the time I know what TV is till this very moment is Cyril Stober. He was always good and gracious in his work.
We thank you for your service Sir, Nigerians are very grateful. We wish you a very well and happy retirement. https://t.co/xl5sqvrc92
— Adamu Garba II (@adamugarba) April 20, 2019
Cyril Stober speaking meant absolute silence every 9pm. My dad will fuck you up if you decide to start shit when that man was speaking.
— Daddy D.O?? (@DOlusegun) April 20, 2019
