Ahead of the general elections, BBC the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Africa has said it would host governorship debates in 10 states across Nigeria. The debate will be conducted in four languages- Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and BBC Pidgin. The debate would also enable political candidates vying for different political offices to discuss issues affecting them in their own local language. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the BBC said the debate would see political candidates questioned on issues around economy, education, BBC health, Infrastructure and creation of jobs in the country. Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye, the Head of BBC West Africa, said the debate aims to bring governance closer to the people.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — A producer from the British Broadcasting Corporation’s New York office is making preliminary arrangements to bring a film crew to Shiawassee County in a few weeks.