The Federal Government has reportedly ordered Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to take Big Brother Naija (BBN) off the air, over fears of a possible spread of COVID-19 among housemates.
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According to TheCable, Armstrong Idachaba, acting director-general of the NBC, on Wednesday, told senior management members that he had been directed by the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, to shut down the show.
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Insiders disclosed the NBC management was not well disposed to the move to shut down BBN, with some of them saying there was no basis for it.
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A director is said to have reminded the meeting that NBC had already sought explanation from Multichoice on a possible violation of COVID-19 protocols with the airing of the show. The letter was sent on July 1, before the show began.
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MultiChoice replied with detailed explanations on measures taken in collaboration with the Lagos state government, whose agency, Lagos State Safety Commission, gave the green light for the show.
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Also, MultiChoice said in the letter that housemates had been screened prior to the show and that the BBN House had been decontaminated and adapted to ensure sufficient physical distancing, in addition to eliminating the use of live audience.
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All housemates went through a mandatory two-week isolation during which COVID-19 symptoms would have manifested if they had the disease.
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A second director is said to have told the meeting that participants of the show had maintained the safety protocols, notably generous use of hand sanitisers, since it started on Sunday.
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Idachaba, who is reportedly fighting to be confirmed as the substantive DG, was asked to request the minister for a written directive.
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However, the acting DG was said to have told the meeting that he would have no other option than to carry out Mohammed’s order.

Na una sabi. This country Don tire person, corruption here and there. No plans whatsoever for naija youths, people wey dey plan themselves na soso bad policies dem dey make. The one wey vex me na importation of maize wey dem add to banned goods.

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"Idachaba who is reportedly fighting to be confirmed as the substantive DG"

@ the bolded above, As if he has the interest of that agency at hear......That is how they fight their way into that seat, then start to swallow billions that would choke them up, then Collapse on the day of reckoning when they face Lawmakers panel.... just like Pondei.....

damn...all that money spent for nothin;
this is not happening

squarelead:
Na una sabi. This country Don tire person, corruption here and there. No plans whatsoever for naija youths, people wey dey plan themselves na soso bad policies dem dey make. The one wey vex me na importation of maize wey dem add to banned goods.

I'm sorry if you were a casualty, really. But the banning of importation of certain products is very welcome. This has created an enabling environment for local farmers to smile.

As for the topic, it's another unsubstantiated news amongst the many we see today.

Good news!

DamnNiggar:
Dammmmmnn Niggarrrrr
Isoright

Why copy others, your moniker says you are a kid cos a mature man won't do this

am so so happy

Read george orwell, the eyes of oris

DamnNiggar:


Move on
Muma man

Am not here to insult you, be mature bro. You are probably new you don't know how it rolls here. Join romanceland with this childish attitude of yours, you will deactivate your acct in hours

I dislike the show and I avoid it anytime I am checking through my channels to see which interesting program might be on air but the truth be told....govt. wants more money from the organisers which is why they are saying this...

the show will def continue on air...

Wow

Fake News

They shouldn't go there, they better concentrate in their looting and fainting

the government is out to frustrate everyone.

Get your pack for just 2k and start making your own money in dollars.

hisgrace090:
Good news!

Very good news

good news...ths show no even get any aim..

Ehiscotch:


I'm sorry if you were a casualty, really. But the banning of importation of certain products is very welcome. This has created an enabling environment for local farmers to smile.

As for the topic, it's another unsubstantiated news amongst the many we see today.

A lot of Nigerians only think about present benefits most times, rather than future rewards. I bet when more of these imported goods are banned, more local industries will have no choice but to meet demands.