Big Brother Naija 2026 Week 1 Nominations Results & The Gambit Twist
Ricky leads the nominations board in week one, but Biggie refuses to confirm who's actually up for eviction — because The Gambit changes everything.
Big Brother Naija 2026 Week 1 Nominations
The celebration around week one’s Head of House Challenge didn’t last long. Once the dust settled, the Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates moved straight into strategy mode, filing into the Diary Room one by one to nominate two fellow housemates each for possible eviction — a process that surfaced early alliances, first impressions, and a handful of clear targets.
Ricky came out as the most nominated housemate of the week, with Bells, Nomy and Sultex not far behind him. Cassi, Goddessa and Oyin also picked up multiple nominations. But before anyone could get comfortable with those numbers, Biggie had one more twist waiting.
Full Week 1 Nomination Breakdown
| Housemate | Nominated |
|---|---|
| Abi | Goddessa, Temi |
| Aikou | Nomy, Goddessa |
| Araga | Cassi, Ricky |
| Barry | Oyin, Bells |
| Bells | Nomy, Goddessa |
| Bluethopia | Ricky, Keivo |
| Cassi | Temi, Abi |
| Flora | Cassi, Sultex |
| Gerard | Bells, Mercedes |
| Goddessa | Bells, Ricky |
| HoH Chimsom Chuka | Abi, Gerard |
| Kamsy | Aikou, Nomy |
| Martins | Keivo, Sultex |
| Mercedes | Sheba, Aikou |
| Neche | Ricky, Oyin |
| Nomy | Tram, Sheba |
| Oyin | Tram, Yusuf |
| Ricky | Cassi, Sultex |
| Sheba | Ricky, Oyin |
| Sultex | Ricky, Gerard |
| Temi Nkem | Sultex, Ricky |
| Tram | Flora, Mercedes |
| Yusuf | Nomy, Bells |
Who Got the Most Nominations?
Tallying the votes, Ricky topped the board with 7 nominations — more than double most of the field. Bells, Nomy and Sultex each picked up 4 nominations apiece, putting them firmly in the danger zone alongside Ricky. Just behind them, Cassi, Goddessa and Oyin each received 3 nominations.
Biggie’s Twist: Nobody Knows Who’s Really Up for Eviction
Just as housemates expected the nominations process to wrap up in the usual way, Biggie threw the week into confusion. Instead of confirming the list of nominated housemates, he announced that every housemate except Head of House Chimsom Chuka is now eligible to become The Gambit — the new role that trades a shot at the ₦160 million grand prize for guaranteed safety until the finale.
That means the usual nomination numbers above don’t necessarily tell the full story of who’s actually at risk this week. Chimsom Chuka gets to enjoy his win with both immunity and leadership intact, but for everyone else, the picture just got a lot murkier.
What Happens Next
For the housemates with the highest nomination counts, the pressure to win over viewers starts immediately. But with The Gambit twist now in play, survival in week one may come down to more than just votes to evict — it could hinge on who the public chooses for the new role entirely. Only time, and the fans, will decide how it plays out.