The race for the Big Brother Naija Season 11 grand prize took another turn on Monday night as Sheba emerged victorious in the Week 2 Head of House challenge, securing immunity from this week’s eviction and taking control at a crucial stage of the competition.

Her win makes her the first female housemate to claim the Head of House title this season, ending Chimsom Chuka’s reign after he held the position during the first week. Beyond the prestige that comes with the role, the victory guarantees Sheba safety from Sunday’s eviction, allowing her to focus on steering her game while others battle to remain in the house.

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As part of the Head of House process, Sheba exercised one of the powers attached to her new position by saving Chimsom Chuka from possible eviction. The move reshaped the nomination lineup and left 16 housemates facing the public vote, setting up what is expected to be one of the season’s most competitive eviction rounds so far.

While many contestants now depend on viewers to keep their journey alive, not everyone is at risk. Aikou and Flora remain protected under the season’s “The Gambit” twist, a game-changing element introduced during the premiere that continues to influence nominations and eviction outcomes.

Monday’s live show also introduced another layer to the week’s events with Nomy named the Week 2 Bench Warmer, adding yet another talking point as relationships and strategies continue to evolve inside the house.

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Sheba’s victory comes at a time when alliances are still taking shape and housemates are beginning to understand the realities of the competition. Holding the Head of House title not only offers safety but also places her under greater scrutiny as fellow contestants and viewers watch how she manages the responsibility.

With nominations now settled, attention shifts to Sunday’s live eviction show, where the public will decide which housemates remain in contention for the Season 11 title. For those on the nomination list, the coming days will be critical as they campaign for votes and fight to keep their Big Brother Naija dream alive, while Sheba watches the drama unfold from the safety of the Head of House seat.

Twenty-four housemates walked into the Big Brother Naija house on July 26 with the mindset they knew the rules of the game. By last Sunday, Biggie had a different plan entirely.

The season’s first live show brought no eviction. While the housemates believed their nominations would send someone home, the night instead introduced the season’s first major twist, The Gambit, handing two housemates a prize that comes with a serious catch.

Meet Flora and Aikou, the first housemates to test out BBNaija Season 11’s strangest twist yet.

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Flora Egbedi, a makeup entrepreneur from Delta State, took the female slot with and received the highest female vote, a clear lead over Ricky and Abi, who both trailed behind her in the final count. She’s already known in the house for saying what’s on her mind without flinching and for a genuine love of fashion that shows in everything she wears. Ask her about her love life, though, and she’ll tell you straight up: it’s complicated.

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On the male side, Amyr Yousufzai, known simply as Aikou, pulled in 9.10 percent of the votes to claim his spot. A 25-year-old freelance teacher and web developer from Abuja, Aikou describes himself as calm and outspoken, a bookworm who’s perfectly fine with his own company and has made it clear he has zero patience for dishonesty.

Winning The Gambit sounds like a blessing, but it comes with a sting. Flora and Aikou are now guaranteed to stay in the house until the grand finale with immunity from eviction and untouchable by nominations. Yet neither of them can walk away with the ₦160 million grand prize. They’ll live, laugh and strategize alongside housemates chasing a jackpot that’s no longer theirs to win.

For now, both Flora and Aikou remain full participants in every task and challenge, with Biggie confirming they’ll take on extra assignments as part of their new status. Fans on social media are already split over whether the pair got the better end of the deal.

Chimsom Chuka has become the first Head of House in Big Brother Naija Season 11. The 27-year-old pharmacist from Anambra State won the title after posting the fastest time in the opening Head of House challenge held on Monday, the first full day of the show.

The male housemates and female housemates competed separately, and their times were then compared to determine the fastest overall. Chimsom came out on top. Abi, a chef and model from Osun State, finished second and was named Deputy Head of House.

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Winning the title gives Chimsom immunity from eviction this week, along with other Head of House privileges and a special treat from Big Brother.

But this season came with a twist. Unlike previous editions, the Head of House will not automatically move into the Head of House lounge. Instead, Big Brother introduced a new rule, the HoH has to pick a housemate from the Lucky Dip Box to stay in the lounge for the week.

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Chimsom’s pick landed on Tram, the 24-year-old streamer from Lagos State. Tram was then given the chance to choose another housemate to share the lounge with him. He picked Sheba.

So this week, Chimsom holds the immunity, but Tram and Sheba are the ones enjoying the Head of House lounge.

Season 11 premiered on Saturday, July 26, 2026, with the theme “Everything Is For The Taking,” and 24 housemates are in the house chasing a record ₦160 million grand prize.