News

As NYCN Election Nears, Sukubo Canvasses South-West for Continued Mandate”

Published

1 year ago

September 18, 2025

…Endorses President Tinubu for 2nd Term

The incumbent President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, has promised that, if re-elected, he will leverage emerging digital innovations to drive effective youth leadership, sustainable youth development, and empowerment, tailored to the needs of Nigerian youths in this contemporary era.

This is as the President of National Youth Council of Nigeria Amb. Sukubo endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a 2nd term in office in 2027.

Amb. Sukubo is seeking a fresh term of four-years in the National Elective Congress of the National Youth Council of Nigeria slated for 19th to 21st September, 2025.

Speaking at a meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State with Stakeholders of NYCN of the South-West geopolitical zone to solicit support, Amb. Sukubo pledged to harness the energy and creativity of young people across the country while also amplifying their voices for national growth and development if given another term.

He expressed appreciation to the governments and people of the South-West geopolitical zone, particularly youth leaders in the region, for their invaluable contributions in shaping the landscape of Nigeria’s youth constituency.

“My decision to consult widely with key stakeholders in the South-West zone and solicit their support for my re-election bid was informed by the immense impact of the zone in the future of Nigerian youth“.

“I have always ensured that the South-West zone has the highest representation in the National Executive Committee of NYCN, given the enormous support I enjoyed from the zone and the strategic importance of the region to national development and youth empowerment“.

The President of NYCN also said he has built a broad coalition of support that transcends regional and cultural divides, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity.
He said this enables him to connect with diverse stakeholders and promote a shared vision for Nigerian youth.

Amb. Sukubo expressed confidence that, as he seeks re-election, the relationships he has nurtured in the South-West Zone over time will translate into widespread support and a decisive victory for him at the National Elective Congress.

On the 2027 Presidency, Amb. Sukubo said the National Youth Council of Nigeria, under his leadership, is fully in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for continuity and consolidation.

He argued that, given the uninterrupted two terms of the late President Buhari from the North, it is only fair and just for the South to be allowed to complete its two terms in office through President Tinubu’s re-election.

Amb. Sukubo downplayed criticism of President Tinubu’s performance, noting that Nigerians often say someone else would have done better than a sitting President.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Chairman of the Forum of State Chairmen of NYCN and Oyo State Chairman, Comr. Abdulsalam Abdulquadri, reaffirmed the South-West zone’s unwavering support and loyalty to the National Executive Committee of the National Youth Council under the leadership of Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe.

He assured that the zone is fully committed to Amb. Sukubo’s re-election bid and is working assiduously with other geopolitical zones to secure his landslide victory at the National Elective Congress.
Comr. Abdulquadri emphasized that the South-West zone’s support is rooted in Amb. Sukubo’s proven track record of dedication to youth development and empowerment.

He expressed confidence that Amb. Sukubo’s re-election would further strengthen NYCN’s impact across the country.

Also speaking, a prominent leader of NYCN in the South-West Zone and convener of the meeting, Comr. Olalekan James, condemned attempts by some impostors to unlawfully remove the Amb. Sukubo-led National Executives of the Youth Council.

He sound it loud and clear that the Sukubo-led National Executives can only be removed from office through constitutional means—in a National Elective Congress and not through any unconstitutional or kangaroo process.

Comr. James said the South-West has always been a pacesetter and pathfinder in the National Youth Council of Nigeria, playing a critical role in deciding its national leadership.
He also re-affirmed the support of the zone to the Sukubo-led National Executive while also endorsing his re-election bid.

In his remarks, the Director General of Sukubo’s re-election campaign, Comr. Temple Chinedu Chika asked for support from NYCN stakeholders in the South-West zone.

He described Amb. Sukubo as a dogged national youth leader with an uncommon passion for youth development and empowerment.

Comr. Temple Chika emphasized that Amb. Sukubo has the best interests of young people of the country at heart, consistently demonstrating capacity and commitment to their welfare and advancement.

The Sukubo Campaign DG also asserted that in the annals of the National Youth Council of Nigeria’s history, there has never been a selfless President like Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe.

Share on Facebook

News

Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows

Published

4 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.

He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.

According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.

“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.

The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.

“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.

Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.

He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.

He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.

According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.

Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.

He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.

We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.

The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.

He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.

Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.

He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.

“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”

Share on Facebook