The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has directed that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) investigates shooting of the Big Brother Naija in South Africa.
In a statement, the minister asked that NBC ascertain weather Multichoice is violating the National Broadcasting Code by shooting outside Nigeria.
“As a country of laws, only the outcome of the investigation will determine our next line of action,” he said.
According to Mohammed, concerned Nigerians have bombarded his office with calls to complain about the shoot holding in South Africa.
He however asked that they should remain calm while the NBC investigates the issue and submits its findings.
Big Brother Nigeria returned for a second season on Sunday, January 22, 2017.
The reality show is hosted by Nigerian lawyer and media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, who was a housemate in the maiden edition of the show.
The winner of Big Brother Naija will win the prize money of 25 million Naira and a brand new KIA Sorento car.
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