Idam had charged the NBC to ban or restrict the reality show within 30 days or risk legal action.
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC has broken its silence following concerns raised by an activist lawyer about the content on BBNaija reality show.
Idam had in a petition called on the NBC to ban or restrict the airing of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, reality show in public areas within 30 days or risk legal action.
He said the programme should be banned due to its obscene, indecent, and profane content, pursuant to the NBC Act of 1999.
The receipt of the petition was acknowledged by NBC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Pauline Ehusani, on behalf of the Director.
Acknowledging the petition, NBC said: “Your complaint dated 4th August 2025, in respect of the above subject matter.
“Kindly note that our Act is now referred to as the National Broadcasting Commission Act, Cap N11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
“Regarding the subject of your complaint, please be informed that the Commission is equally concerned with the brazen contravention of the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code (6th Edition) which clearly prohibit the airing of obscene content.
“Be assured that the Management of the Commission is already on the issue and vital decisions will be taken to ensure compliance with the rules by all concerned.
“In the same vein, the Commission is tasking you and other well-meaning Nigerians to immediately flag such content as soon as it appears on social media; if flagged enough, such content could be taken down permanently.
“Thank you, as the Commission assures you of our commitment to ethical standards.”