By Boluwatife Oshadiya | August 6, 2026
Key Points
- Housemates used their Diary Sessions to explain why they saved certain contestants and reflected on Monday’s nomination outcome.
- Several contestants admitted they were surprised by the House’s decision to save Tram and Chimsom Chuka.
- Big Brother also revealed Aikou as one of this season’s Gambits, while Nomy received a punishment for breaching her Bench Warmer task.
Main Story
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 House entered Day 10 with emotions from Monday’s nominations still running high, as housemates used their Diary Sessions to discuss shifting alliances, unexpected save decisions and growing divisions ahead of this week’s wager task.
After the morning workout and household chores, conversations quickly turned to the nomination process. Saved housemate Tram joked that any contestant evicted from the House should visit his dog, while Ricky maintained he was unconcerned about other housemates’ opinions. Elsewhere, Chimsom Chuka and Kamsy continued to fuel speculation about a budding relationship after sharing another intimate moment.
During the Diary Sessions, several housemates explained the reasoning behind their nomination choices. Martins said he saved Gerard, Yusuf and Abi because of the strong relationships they had built, while Mercedes admitted she expected not to be saved but was surprised the House rallied behind Tram despite hearing negative opinions about him.
Kamsy, Cassi and Bluethopia echoed similar sentiments, describing the House as increasingly divided following the conspiracy phase. Although each defended their individual voting decisions, all admitted they were caught off guard by some of the contestants who eventually secured enough support to avoid possible eviction.
One of the day’s biggest moments came when Biggie informed Aikou that he is one of this season’s Gambits, a revelation that visibly shocked the housemate. Before the announcement, Aikou said he saved Barry and Abi because of the genuine connections he had formed inside the House.
Biggie also sanctioned Nomy for failing to fully complete her Bench Warmer task, directing her to clean the House toilets for the remainder of the week.
What’s Being Said
Martins defended his nomination strategy, saying, “I saved Gerard, Yusuf and Abi because of the bond we’ve built in the House. Abi is like the female version of me.”
Mercedes said the atmosphere in the House had become more fractured, adding, “The House is becoming more divided as trust begins to fade.”
Chimsom Chuka described the conspiracy phase as revealing, saying it “opened my eyes to who bonds with who,” while noting that Tram’s popularity had changed his perception of several housemates.
What’s Next
- Housemates will continue preparations for this week’s wager presentation under Head of House Sheba’s leadership.
- All contestants remain up for possible eviction except Sheba, Gambit Aikou, Flora, Chimsom Chuka, and House-saved contestants Barry, Bells, Goddessa and Tram.
- Voting remains open until Thursday at 9:00 p.m. WAT ahead of Sunday’s live eviction show.
The Bottom Line: Day 10 highlighted how Monday’s nominations have reshaped relationships inside the BBNaija House. As alliances become clearer and strategic gameplay intensifies, social dynamics are increasingly likely to influence both future nominations and viewers’ voting decisions.
