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  A call for urgent regulatory action has been made against the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), as Nigerian activist lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, formally petitions the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). In a strongly-worded letter addressed to the Director General of NBC, Idam demands the immediate ban or strict regulation of the show within 30 days, citing consistent violations of public morality. The petition, titled “Urgent need to ban or regulate the content of the television programme described as ‘Big Brother Naija’ for obscene, indecent, and profane content, pursuant to the NBC Act 1999”, accuses BBNaija of broadcasting explicit and pornographic content across national television and social media platforms. Idam insists that such materials are easily accessible to underage audiences despite the show’s 18+ rating. “The show is not only aired on national TV but its profane content is proudly shared on the verified social media handles of the host compan...

Mark Angel, a popular Nigerian comedian, has announced that he is no longer managing young comedians Emmanuella and Success. This change comes after recent controversy involving Denilson Igwe, a former crew member, who accused Mark of financial exploitation. However, Mark clarified that his decision was not influenced by these allegations, but rather by his increasingly demanding schedule. In a viral TikTok live session on Wednesday, Mark explained that Emmanuella and Success are now managed by a professional agency. This move will allow him to focus on other projects while still collaborating with them on creative ventures. He stated, “I no longer manage Emmanuella and Success. They are now being managed by a professional agency because I’m too busy to manage them. But I still work with them.” This change follows Mark's recent involvement in other business ventures, such as deals with Shalina Healthcare, and reflects the growing demands on his time. Despite stepping back from th...