Honestly, I think it's because bbchausa.com has been around for ages and it's part of the BBC, so people feel it's legit and not just random gossip. In my family, even my grandparents will listen to BBC Hausa over some new websites, and they've always done that. There's something about hearing news in Hausa that just makes it feel more real and close to home, especially if you're from Northern Nigeria.

Also, loads of people think the BBC doesn't have as much bias as some local news sites, since it's based in the UK. I mean, I've noticed my uncles arguing that you can't always trust local news 'cause of who owns it or who they're friends with, but with bbchausa.com, they relax and really believe what they're hearing. Maybe it's not perfect and I'm sure there's a bit of bias everywhere, but if everyone at my house is quoting it, there must be something to it! So yeah, trust is a big thing for them, especially with politics.