By Boluwatife Oshadiya | August 6, 2026
Key Points
- Aikou was revealed as one of Biggie’s secret Gambits during his Diary Session
- Nomy was punished with toilet-cleaning duties after failing her Bench Warmer task
- Housemates reflected on Monday’s nominations as alliances and strategies continued to evolve
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Big Brother Naija Season 11 took another dramatic turn on Day 10 after Biggie revealed Aikou as one of the season’s secret Gambits, while Nomy received a week-long punishment for failing to fully complete her Bench Warmer task.
The day’s Diary Sessions largely focused on Monday night’s nominations, with housemates reflecting on the alliances that shaped the House’s decision to save selected contestants from possible eviction.
Before his surprise reveal, Aikou told Biggie he chose to save Barry and Abi because of the strong relationships he had built with both housemates, describing Abi as someone frequently misunderstood by others in the House. He added that he was not disappointed that fellow housemates did not save him, saying first impressions often influence such decisions.
Moments later, Biggie informed Aikou that he was one of the season’s Gambits, a twist that left the housemate visibly stunned.
Nomy also explained that she saved Goddessa, Kamsy and Cassi because they were the contestants she felt closest to. Unlike several other housemates, she said the final list of saved contestants did not come as a surprise.
However, before concluding her Diary Session, Biggie sanctioned Nomy for failing to fully comply with her Bench Warmer task. As punishment, she will clean the House toilets for the remainder of the week.
Elsewhere, Goddessa described Abi as one of the House’s most misunderstood contestants, while Chimsom Chuka said the conspiracy hour had reshaped his understanding of the alliances forming inside the House, particularly after observing the level of support Tram received from fellow housemates.
What’s Being Said
“I saved Barry and Abi because of the connections I’ve built with them. Abi is someone I believe is often misunderstood in the House,” Aikou told Biggie during his Diary Session.
“I saved Goddessa, Kamsy and Cassi because they’re the people I’m closest to in the House,” Nomy said while explaining her nomination choices.
“The conspiracy hour opened my eyes to who truly bonds with who. It changed how I see the House,” Chimsom Chuka said during his Diary Session.
What’s Next
- Housemates will continue preparations for this week’s wager presentation ahead of Biggie’s assessment.
- Nomy will serve her punishment by cleaning the House toilets for the rest of the week.
- Viewers can continue voting ahead of Sunday’s live eviction, with all housemates except Head of House Sheba, Aikou, Flora, Chimsom Chuka, Barry, Bells, Goddessa and Tram eligible for possible eviction.
Bottom line: Aikou’s unveiling as a Gambit introduces another strategic twist that could reshape alliances in the coming days, while Nomy’s punishment reinforces Biggie’s insistence on full compliance with House tasks. With nominations already exposing shifting loyalties, the competition is entering a more tactical phase.
