BBNaija Risk Ban By Govt as Lawyer Takes Strong Action Against Show: “Our Youths Are Affected”
- A Nigerian lawyer petitioned NBC to either ban or strictly regulate Big Brother Naija over alleged obscene content
- The legal luminary accused the show of promoting real-time p*rn*graphy and moral decay in society
- He gave the government agency 30 days to act or face legal action for failing in its regulatory duties
A Nigerian human rights lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, has taken a bold step against the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show.
The legal mind accused the show of serving as a pipeline for explicit and indecent content.
Legit.ng recalled that the season 10 of the reality star premiered on a double-day launch.
Source: Instagram
At the launch, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced a new twist to the prize money for the reality show.
However, in a petition addressed to the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Idam demanded that the show be either banned or heavily restricted in line with the NBC Act of 1999.
He believed the show had lost its entertainment value and now feeds viewers a steady diet of “real-time p*rn*graphy,” with little regard for public decency.
According to the lawyer, the current season—now in its second week—has already featured “brazen obscene displays” that would make even previously banned music videos look tame.
In his words:
“I’m outraged that not only is this programme aired on national TV, its profane content is also proudly shared on the verified social media handles of the host company—in total disregard to public morality.”
Idam argued that if NBC could ban music videos like Don’t Stop by Olamide and Tesojue by Reminisce for indecency, then it’s confusing why BBNaija is still being given a free pass.
"No moral value, no Lessons" - Idam
The lawyer didn't stop at just complaints. He issued a 30-day ultimatum to NBC to take meaningful action by either banning the show or placing it on highly restricted platforms—away from children and uninterested viewers.
He stated:
“The show offers no educative, artistic, scientific, or literary value. If NBC fails to act, I’ll be forced to drag the matter to court.”
He also expressed deep concern that unregulated shows like BBNaija contribute to the erosion of moral values in Nigerian society, especially among the youth.
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Online buzz over lawyer's petition
While no official response has come from NBC or the show’s producers, conversations online are heating up.
@dewaledwayne:
"What do you expect from a lawyer his beard looks like a nose mask."
@omorites73:
"All these law students from UNIBEN can Dey get anyhow mind wetin dey give everybody joy, you won cancel am e be like say this lawyer work don tire you"
@foodsupplies.ng:
"Every year same nonsense petitions for clout. The show is rated 18+. Block the channel if uninterested"
@tianajobz:
"To a large extent I agree, they need to regulate the contents. I don't understand how toxicity, fights and negative behaviours n tendencies are seen as content, it's damaging our young minds."
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BBNaija's Isabella's past post trends
Legit.ng earlier reported that fans of the Big Brother Naija show have continued to share their opinions about one of the housemates, Isabella George.
The premiere of the reality show took place a few days ago, with the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, introducing the housemates to the live audience.
The female housemates were the first to be invited into the house during the Saturday premiere, while the male housemates were ushered in the following day.
Source: Legit.ng
