Broadcasting
All the Inside Scoops, Tega Drama & the Ultimate Show-Down In the Tenth Episode of ‘The Buzz’
Week 6 in Big Brother’s house was full of drama, with 88% of the house up for possible eviction. The housemates tried to shine the brightest and entertain the hardest, and it all paid off for the viewers. As usual, Toke Makinwa and her guests were on hand to break down the week on Saturday’s edition of The Buzz on Showmax.
This time around, ex-BBNaija housemate, Prince Nelson Enwerem, joined Toke. Blogger Foluke and ex-BBNaija housemate Nelson Allison were also on the show. Prince, her first guest, immediately dove into the scenes from the week’s recap, saying it gave him a sense of deja vu. He told her his set (the Lockdown gang) played similar games, and it just took him back there.
He also added that the seclusion in the house makes it easy to couple up. However, the former HM thought some of the ships this year look like they were deliberately engineered.
The Moving Ships?
As always, the Shine Ya Eye housemates left us dazed and confused about what directions their ships were moving in week 6. Thankfully, Toke, Prince and blogger Foluke (Jejenaijagram) helped us navigate the waters with the help of recap clips from Big Brother.
Foluke dove straight into the discussion. She said that the ships were becoming more confusing each week. Toke gave the breakdown – “Cross likes Saskay, who likes Jaypaul. Now Jaypaul still kind of likes Jackie B. Jackie B is with Michael. Michael is Peace’s crush, but Peace seems to still like Cross.”
Foluke said she feels like Michael is a playboy, but Toke wanted her to clarify if she meant ‘play’ or fuckboy? Prince disagreed with the ‘fuckboy’ analysis, but he thought he should have asked Jackie to be his girl instead of assuming. They all agreed that Saskay is beginning to like Cross, but Cross isn’t putting in the work to prove that he likes her too. Toke said, for selfish reasons, she wants Cross to remain single so that he won’t lose his vibe, and ultimately, his game.
They tried to break down Peace’s game, saying that she’s hiding. They called her out for using the information the housemates tell her to reinforce her relationships with other people.
Every Week 6 ‘Gbas-Gbos’ in Five Minutes
They were joined by BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemate, Nelson Allison, to discuss the most notable fight of the week – Boma and Angel’s throwdown.
They started by heaping praise on Yousef for the way he dealt with his missing Abeg cash. They said he handled his confrontation with Angel with such decorum and gentlemanly mannerisms. They all agreed that they were looking forward to finding out who the real culprit is.
They moved on to Boma’s rather disgusting statement about Tega’s vag*na and how it led to the blowout with Angel. Pere revealed during a game that Boma told him that Tega’s vag*na was like a ‘flabby fish fin’. Tega then discussed it with Angel and Queen -both girls had also gotten physical with the 35-year-old. This led to Angel calling Boma a “kiss and tell” and resulted in their fight.
Nelson began the conversation by saying that Boma’s statement was too disrespectful. They all agreed that Boma’s actions were rude and cringe-worthy. Prince said the eventual fight was a lot. He added that Boma took it too far by mentioning her family and sensitive things about Angel, such as her mental health.
The Stand-out Moments
Nelson and Toke believed that Saskay would have preferred to go into the Showmax lounge with Cross instead of JayPaul. This then led Nelson into a mild argument with Foluke about whether or not Saskay is confused. Toke quickly took them away from that conversation and on to Tega and how she was handling her slip-up with Boma.
Toke believed that she wasn’t even concerned about what her husband would think as much as she was about what Nigerians would think about her. She said this made her believe that there was more to what Biggie showed us happening under the sheets with Boma.
As usual, Toke ended the show by asking her guests who their MVP for Week 6 was, and everyone had a different choice this time around. Nelson said Cross was his MVP because he has energy, is carefree, and is entertaining.
He added, “He’s not trying to entertain you. He’s just like this is me o. Take me as I am”. Foluke chose Angel because she likes that people are constantly talking about her.
She said, “She’s entertaining. Angel’s not trying too much. And I like how she held her own in that fight with Boma.”
Prince chose Whitemoney because the latter is always trying to keep the house bubbling. Toke then rounded up by choosing Queen because she liked that she was forthright with Angel about prejudging her and apologised.
The Buzz is exclusive to Showmax and airs on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Download the Showmax app on your iOS or Android device to stay updated on the drama from the BBNaija’ Shine Ya Eye’ edition.
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are set to introduce a joint broadcast monitoring framework ahead of the 2027 general elections as part of efforts to curb unethical broadcasting and promote responsible election coverage.
Charles Ebuebu, director-general, NBC, who disclosed the plan recently, said the collaboration would strengthen election monitoring through the deployment of advanced technology and closer coordination between regulatory agencies.
According to him, the increasing influence of digital and online platforms has made it imperative for regulators to work together rather than operate independently.
“We have written to INEC, and we are going to have a joint monitoring outlook over the elections. Gone are the days when agencies work in silos. When we coordinate, we’re able to monitor more effectively,” Ebuebu said.
He explained that the partnership would enable both agencies to jointly identify and address violations of broadcasting regulations during the election period instead of handling such issues separately.
Beyond INEC, Ebuebu said the NBC is also partnering with other key regulators to strengthen oversight of election-related content across digital platforms.
According to him, the commission is finalising agreements with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) ahead of the polls to reinforce its monitoring capabilities.
“We are calling in other stakeholders to reinforce the election monitoring. We are signing agreements with the Nigerian Communications Commission and the National Information Technology Development Agency before the elections,” he said.
Ebuebu also revealed that the NBC is upgrading its monitoring infrastructure with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools to keep pace with the rapidly expanding media landscape.
He noted that the proliferation of online platforms has made traditional monitoring methods inadequate.
“With online platforms, there are thousands of them. You need more than staff; you need AI monitoring facilities,” he said.
The NBC chief added that the commission has significantly improved its monitoring capacity and can currently track nearly 50 broadcast channels from its monitoring centre in Abuja.
He said additional monitoring facilities would be established across the country in line with evolving broadcasting technologies.As part of preparations for the 2027 elections, Ebuebu announced plans for a sensitisation workshop in Ibadan that will bring together broadcasters, INEC officials, security agencies and other stakeholders.
He said the engagement had become necessary as political discussions surrounding elections continue to grow more heated, including on television, stressing the need for broadcasters to adhere to professional standards.
Ebuebu noted that the commission has had to issue several warnings to broadcast stations for violating the broadcasting code during election periods.
“We have had to write several of them because they simply forget what the code says,” he said
Mrs. Clementine Wamba, head, Digital Switch Over (DSO) at the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has stressed the need for broadcasting stations and practitioners nationwide to work towards meeting the 2028 global deadline for the switch over.
She made the call in her presentation titled, “DSO Big Picture: Free TV Audience Measurement and the Evolving Media Landscape”, at the 2026 NBC South West Summit held in Ibadan.
Wamba harped on the need for practitioners to adopt DSO in the transmission of news and other programmes in order to meet future challenges, stating that any country that fail to align with the DSO by 2028 will be shut out of practice.
This development, according to her, may result in job losses and other consequences that could hinder the growth of the industry in Nigeria, noting that Free TV is tailored towards the DSO, with provision for many channels in contrast to the age-long analogue system.
According to her, “The Digital Switch Over is a technological improvement on the age-long analogue style of broadcasting in the country. With the adoption of the DSO, practitioners will be in tune with global practice of broadcast journalism.
“Also, its benefits include efficient use of spectrum, changing of industry landscape, more access to national development programmes and better viewing experience.”
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said that Nigerians will no longer pay annual Digital Access Fees under the renewed Digital Switch Over (DSO) project.
Charles Ebuebu, director-general, NBC, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja,
Ebuebu said viewers only need to purchase an approved decoder and satellite dish which cost below N20,000 to enjoy free television permanently.
“Previously, users paid an annual digital access fee of about N1,500, described as an administrative charge.
“The new system removes that annual fee. It provides free access to free-to-air television channels without any payment.
“Premium channels will be introduced later. Viewers who want those additional channels will be able to access them through paid services.
“Nigerian content on free-to-air channels remains free to watch. Unlike Pay TV, this platform does not require monthly subscriptions for its basic service,” he said
Ebuebu said approved decoders for the FreeTV will cost less than N20,000 and authorised sales outlets will soon be announced.
He urged Nigerians to wait for official information on approved dealers for the DSO decoders, warning that unauthorised sellers are exploiting growing public demand.
He reiterated that people only need a free-to-air decoder, along with a satellite dish instead of the old antenna system to receive the DSO signal.
“Once the equipment is installed, viewers can access all available channels across the country without paying any subscription fees,” he stressed
The DG dismissed claims by some retailers that there are different categories of decoders sold at varying prices, stressing that such sellers are not authorised by the commission.
According to him, the NBC will soon publish the list of approved dealers, official prices, and locations where genuine decoder boxes and accessories can be purchased.
The NBC boss said the DSO project is designed not only to improve television broadcasting but also to stimulate economic growth by creating jobs, attracting investment, and opening up opportunities for businesses that support the broadcasting industry.
Ebuebu noted that content producers and broadcasters stand to benefit significantly from the nationwide reach of the DSO platform.
Unlike the previous system, where many stations had limited regional audiences, he said the new platform will make their channels available to viewers across Nigeria.
He added that the introduction of audience measurement technology will provide scientific and reliable data on television viewership.
Ebuebu added that audience measurement technology will give advertisers greater confidence in placing adverts and enable broadcasters to demonstrate the true size and reach of their audiences nationwide.
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