By The Nigerian government, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has responded to a petition demanding the ban or regulation of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show.
Activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam filed a petition urging the NBC to ban or strictly regulate BBNaija within 30 days. He argued the show promotes obscene, indecent, and profane content, citing its influence on Nigerian youths and the negative impact on public morality.
The petition points out that the show airs explicit scenes not just on TV but also on social media by the host company. Idam stressed that BBNaija offers no educational or artistic value but serves private economic interests and violates Nigeria’s communication laws.
The program has brazenly exhibited real-time obscene actions on national TV and social media, which is deeply concerning for societal values and public decency – Idam
In response, the NBC acknowledged receiving several petitions from concerned citizens, including Idam’s, and promised to investigate the matter. The commission assured the public that it will take appropriate regulatory measures to ensure broadcast content complies with Nigeria’s broadcasting code. The NBC urged Nigerians to report offensive content online to help with enforcement.
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