Big Brother Naija 2026 Week 1 Nomination Results and Housemates Up for Eviction
BBNaija 2026 Week 1 Nomination Results and The Gambit Twist Explained
All 24 housemates faced their first nomination session of the season, but a brand new twist means nobody’s actually going home this week.
Week 1 of Big Brother Naija 2026 Season 11 wasted no time delivering drama, as all 24 housemates stepped into the diary room for their very first Monday night nomination. With alliances still forming and personalities still being figured out, this nomination round offered an early glimpse into where loyalties may already be shifting in the Show Ya Sef house.
How Nominations Worked This Week
As reigning Head of House, Chimsom Chuka walked away with immunity from nomination this week, a well earned reward after his win in the HoH game. Every other housemate was required to head into the diary room and nominate two housemates they’d like to see evicted during this week’s live eviction show.
Here’s exactly how the housemates nominated:
| SN | Housemate | Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abi | Goddessa and Temi |
| 2 | Aikou | Nomy and Goddessa |
| 3 | Araga | Cassi and Ricky |
| 4 | Barry | Oyin and Bells |
| 5 | Bells | Nomy and Goddessa |
| 6 | Bluethopia | Ricky and Keivo |
| 7 | Cassi | Temi and Abi |
| 8 | Chimsom Chuka | Abi and Gerard |
| 9 | Flora | Cassi and Sultex |
| 10 | Gerard | Bells and Mercedes |
| 11 | Goddessa | Bells and Ricky |
| 12 | Kamsy | Aikou and Nomy |
| 13 | Keivo | Bells and Martins |
| 14 | Martins | Keivo and Sultex |
| 15 | Mercedes | Sheba and Aikou |
| 16 | Neche | Ricky and Oyin |
| 17 | Nomy | Tram and Sheba |
| 18 | Oyin | Tram and Yusuf |
| 19 | Ricky | Cassi and Sultex |
| 20 | Sheba | Ricky and Oyin |
| 21 | Sultex | Ricky and Gerard |
| 22 | Temi Nkem | Sultex and Ricky |
| 23 | Tram | Flora and Mercedes |
| 24 | Yusuf | Nomy and Bells |
Week 1 Nomination Count: Who Got the Most Votes?
Once all the votes were tallied, a clear pattern emerged, and one housemate stood out as the most nominated of the week.
| Housemate | Number of Nominations |
|---|---|
| Abi | 2 |
| Aikou | 2 |
| Araga | 0 |
| Barry | 0 |
| Bells | 5 |
| Bluethopia | 0 |
| Cassi | 3 |
| Chimsom Chuka | 0 |
| Flora | 1 |
| Gerard | 2 |
| Goddessa | 3 |
| Kamsy | 0 |
| Keivo | 2 |
| Martins | 1 |
| Mercedes | 2 |
| Neche | 0 |
| Nomy | 4 |
| Oyin | 3 |
| Ricky | 7 |
| Sheba | 2 |
| Sultex | 4 |
| Temi Nkem | 2 |
| Tram | 2 |
| Yusuf | 1 |
Ricky topped the nomination board this week with 7 nominations, making him the most nominated housemate heading into what would normally be a tense eviction night. Bells followed with 5, while Nomy and Sultex tied with 4 nominations each.
So Who’s Actually Up for Eviction?
Here’s the twist Big Brother Naija fans didn’t see coming: this week’s nomination process was fake. That means every single housemate is safe from eviction, regardless of how many nominations they received.
Instead, Biggie introduced a brand new gameplay twist called The Gambit, and it’s set to shake up the entire season.
The Gambit Twist Explained
Rather than voting someone out this week, viewers are being asked to vote for two housemates, one male and one female, to become The Gambits of the season.
Here’s what that means for the winners:
- They will not be evicted and are guaranteed a spot in the grand finale in October
- They will not be eligible to compete for the ₦160 million grand prize
- They will take on a special role assigned by Big Brother
- They’ll still participate in everything else: tasks, HoH challenges, nominations, and more
It’s a fascinating trade off, guaranteed safety until finale night in exchange for giving up any shot at the money, and it puts the power firmly in the hands of Big Brother Naija viewers this week.
Vote for Your Gambits
Fans can head to the official voting poll to choose which housemates they’d like to see take on The Gambit role this season. With immunity, safety, and a shot at a special storyline on the line, this vote could shape the entire trajectory of Big Brother Naija 2026 Season 11.