This is a fake nomination week, which means viewers will not be voting to evict any of the nominated housemates. Instead, viewers will get to choose one male and one female Housemate to take on a special role in the House. The two housemates selected will be known as The Gambits.
So, What Exactly Is The Gambit?
The Gambit twist introduces a new layer to the game. The two housemates chosen by viewers will be guaranteed a place in the House until the end of the season. They will continue to participate in House activities, compete for rewards and enjoy the other opportunities Biggie has in store for the housemates. They will also remain eligible to participate in activities with prizes attached to them.
However, there is one major difference: The Gambits will not be eligible to win the season’s grand prize money. So, rather than voting to evict a housemate, viewers will have the opportunity to decide which two housemates, one male and one female, will take on this unique role and remain in the House until the end of the season.
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Coverage Ended — Full Recap Below
This eviction night is over. All updates are below.
BBNaija 2026 · Week 1
BBNaija 2026 Eviction Night — Week 1 Full Recap
What's at stake
23 housemates are on the nomination block this Sunday after Week 1 nominations. Voting closed at midnight and the results are with Biggie. Tonight Ebuka will call 2 housemates who will be the Gambit in the house permanently. Who has the least fan votes? We go live from 6PM WAT with real-time updates, vote percentages and reactions the moment the result drops.
Fans Await Gambits Reveal Tonight
The Gambits twist, launched on Day 1, lets viewers vote for one male and one female housemate who secure a grand finale spot but forfeit the ₦160 million prize. Excitement centers on housemates' raw reactions, with some fans wishing the names stay secret to heighten house drama. Sponsors like betPawa Nigeria are amplifying the hype, and the live eviction show on DStv and GOtv will drop the big reveal, promising fresh talking points for weeks.