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NYCN Dissolves Board of Trustees, Sets Plans for Reconstitution Under New Constitution
Joel Ajayi
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), the statutory umbrella body for youths and youth organizations across the country, has officially dissolved its Board of Trustees (BoT).
In a statement Signed on Thursday in Abuja by the National Public Relations Officer National Youth Council of Nigeria Headquarters Comrade Benjamin Adekunle Onileowo
The reconstitution of the BoT was one of the decisions taken at the Council’s National Congress held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on September 21, 2025, and unanimously adopted by delegates.
According to the Council’s leadership under its President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, the dissolution became necessary as the previous Board was constituted in line with the provisions of the 2018 NYCN Constitution (as amended). With the adoption of the newly amended 2025 Constitution, it became mandatory to reorganize the Board of Trustees to align with the fresh constitutional framework.
NYCN emphasized its commitment to upholding the supremacy of its constitution and ensuring that all leadership organs operate strictly within the law.
The 2025 amendment Constitution introduced new provisions that must now be followed.
The new Board will be more inclusive and representative comprising all former Presidents of the Council, the serving President and other key stakeholders.
Importantly, the 2025 amendment also provided for mandatory gender balance, guaranteeing adequate representation of 3 young women in the Council’s leadership. This reflects NYCN’s commitment to inclusivity, fairness, and equity.
While the process of reconstituting the Board is ongoing, the Council has urged members, affiliates, and the public to note that the dissolution took effect on September 21, 2025.
The leadership assured that the new Board will be inaugurated in due course.
In the interim, the National Executive Council (NEC), under the leadership of Ambassador Sukubo has commenced communication with relevant regulatory and law enforcement agencies including the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other key institutions to ensure full compliance and implementation of the provisions of the new Constitution.
The Council stressed that the dissolution is part of a broader reform agenda aimed at repositioning NYCN in line with modern governance standards.
NYCN further assured the youth constituency and stakeholders of its continued commitment to unity, accountability, and transparency. The reconstitution of the BoT, it said, is a critical step toward building a stronger institution capable of defending and advancing the interests of Nigerian youth at home and abroad.
Finally, NYCN commended delegates at the Bayelsa 2025 National Youth Congress for their sacrifice and support, assuring them that all resolutions of the Congress will be fully implemented in the best interest of the youth. The leadership affirmed that the new Board of Trustees once inaugurated will usher in a new era for NYCN in line with the letter and spirit of the 2018 constitution amended in 2025.
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
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.”
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