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Lai Mohammed asks for the stoppage of Big Brother Naija over COVID-19

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There are indications that moves to end the Big Brother Naija show have begun

– This is as Lai Mohammed has called on the NBS to put an end to the reality show

– However, reports have it that MultiChoice, the producer of the programme, has secured the approval of the Lagos state government

The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, has called on the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to end the Big Brother Naija show over fears that it might escalate cases of the coronavirus.

According to The Cable, Mohammed’s directives was forwarded to the acting director-general of the NBC, Armstrong Idachaba, who on Wednesday, July 22, relayed the order to management members of the commission.

Lai Mohammed asks NBC to stop Big Brother Naija over COVID-19
Lai Mohammed gives directive for end of Big Brother Naija (Source: UGC) Source: UGC

 

There are reports that MultiChoice Ltd, the producers of the reality, had explained to the NBS that it has secured the approval of the Lagos state government having promised housemates and the organising crew will strictly obey all the safety protocols against COVID-19.

MultiChoice stated that it got the green light to go ahead with the show from Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC). Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the fifth season of the TV reality show was set to premiere on Sunday, July 19.

The announcement was recently made by the show’s organisers. According to the organisers, the announcement follows the conclusion of the online auditions back in May which recorded over 30,000 entries from interested persons across Nigeria.

The BBNaija season 5 would be broadcast live and alongside the eviction shows and the weekly highlights. The seasonโ€™s prize money promises to be bigger including other surprises for viewers and fans of the show.

The organisers had noted that they would ensure that global best practices, precautions, and preventive measures would be followed throughout the show especially as regards the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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