Nigeria, May 8 -- The Kano State Government has banned live broadcasts of political programmes across media outlets in the state.

It also banned journalists from asking 'provocative questions' during interviews.

The government announced the decision after a meeting with 'media executives,' chaired by the state governor's spokesperson, Ibrahim Waiya.

The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by Sani Yola, the Director, Special Duties, Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs.

According to the statement, "Anyone appearing on media platforms for interviews must sign an undertaking to refrain from making abusive, defamatory, or culturally offensive remarks.

"A ban has been placed on live political progra...