Big Brother Naija
Martins and Mercedes Become First Housemates Evicted from BBNaija Season 11
Martins Iyeh and Ijeoma Mercedes Emi have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house, becoming the first two housemates to leave the reality show.
Their exit came during the live show on Sunday, August 9, with Martins announced as the first housemate to be evicted before Mercedes followed. It was the first double eviction of the “Show Ya Sef” season, bringing an end to their stay in Biggie’s house just two weeks after the show premiered on July 26.

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A total of 16 housemates had been placed on the eviction list ahead of the live show. When the voting results were announced, Martins recorded 1.63 per cent of the votes, while Mercedes polled 2.29 per cent. Keivo, who was also among those at risk, narrowly escaped eviction with a vote of 2.92 per cent, putting him ahead of both Martins and Mercedes. The result secured his place in the house for another week, while the other two housemates were asked to leave.
Nomy also received the season’s first strike, which Big Brother described as her final warning. The punishment came after Big Brother summoned the housemates and addressed Nomy over repeated violations of his instructions.

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According to the explanation given during the show, Nomy had repeatedly failed to follow Big Brother’s instructions in the house. Big Brother made it clear that the housemates are expected to obey his directives rather than decide which instructions they want to follow. The strike further breaches potentially putting her position in the show at greater risk.
With Martins and Mercedes gone, 22 housemates remain in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house.
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Abi and Araga Evicted From BBNaija Season 11
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates Abisola “Abi” Ayoola and Oluwaseyifunmi “Araga” Sosanya have been evicted from the reality show following the Week 7 live eviction show on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced their exits during the live broadcast. Their departure came a week after Gerard was evicted from the competition.
Abi and Araga were among the 13 housemates nominated for possible eviction in Week 7. Big Brother changed the usual nomination process that week, instructing the housemates to search for red envelopes hidden around the house. Keivo found the ‘safe or not’ card, after which Week 7 Head of House Tram used his veto to save him. Big Brother then placed the remaining housemates up for possible eviction.

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The 13 housemates at risk were Abi, Araga, Aikou, Barry, Bells, Bluethopia, Chimsom Chuka, Flora, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, Temi Nkem and Yusuf.
Abi leaves the show after winning the Head of House title twice during the season. She won the Week 6 Head of House challenge, earning immunity from eviction that week.
She has earlier been named Most Influential Player of the Week. Abi also won the Week 4 Head of House challenge and used her nomination powers to put Aikou, Araga and Yusuf up for possible eviction. Araga survived that eviction round.

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Araga had also been nominated for eviction in Week 5 and 6. He survived the Week 5 eviction, when Sultex and Goddessa were evicted. He was nominated again in Week 6, when 15 housemates were placed at risk, but survived once more as Gerard was evicted. He remained in the competition until Week 7.
Abi and Araga now join Martins, Mercedes, Kamsy, Cassi, Sultex, Goddessa and Gerard as housemates who have been evicted from the ‘Show Ya Sef’ season. Neche previously left the show voluntarily, while Nomy was disqualified.
Following the Week 7 eviction, 14 housemates remain in the competition for the ₦160 million grand prize.
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BBNaija Week 7 Highlights
Big Brother Naija Season 11 entered Week 7 with Nomy’s disqualification, a new Head of House, changes to the nomination process and several disagreements among the housemates. Thirteen housemates were also placed up for possible eviction, while relationship issues, cleaning duties and the wager task added to the drama so far this week.
Nomy Disqualified From BBNaija Season 11

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One of the biggest developments of Week 7 was Nomy’s disqualification from the Big Brother Naija house on September 7. Big Brother’s decision followed her repeated defiance of his instructions, including an earlier strike and final warning. She had also been made a Bench Warmer after finishing last in the Head of House challenge, with instructions to remain on a designated bench and wear a vest. On the day of her disqualification, she left the assigned bench and also left the vest behind.
Big Brother later announced that Nomy would no longer continue in the competition and gave her 30 minutes to pack her belongings and leave the house. Her exit was a disciplinary disqualification rather than a public vote eviction. She is the first housemate to be disqualified from the ongoing season.
Tram Takes Over as Week 7 Head of House

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Tram became the Week 7 Head of House after winning the HoH challenge, placing him in charge of the week’s HoH duties and privileges.
His new position also gave him a role in the nomination process. This became significant after Big Brother introduced a change to the usual nomination routine for the week.
Big Brother Changes the Nomination Process
Big Brother changed the Week 7 nomination process by placing envelopes containing specific instructions in the house. Each housemate was required to pick an envelope and carry out the task or nomination instruction inside it, replacing the regular face-to-face nomination format. The instructions in the envelopes determined which housemates would be nominated and how the process played out.
Keivo eventually found the card that placed his safety in the hands of the Head of House. Tram had to decide whether to leave Keivo at risk of eviction or save him, and he chose to save him. His decision affected the final list of housemates placed up for the public vote.
13 Housemates Face Possible Eviction

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At the end of the nomination process, 13 housemates were placed up for possible eviction. They were Abi, Aikou, Araga, Barry, Bells, Bluethopia, Chimsom Chuka, Flora, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, Temi Nkem and Yusuf.
The nominated housemates carried on with their usual activities while preparing for the wager task.
Araga, Sheba and Ricky Clash Over ‘Bro Code’

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Trust became another source of disagreement during the week. Araga had conversations with Sheba and other housemates about whether information was being shared around the house.
The issue later led to an exchange between Araga, Sheba and Ricky. Ricky challenged Araga over what he believed had been shared, while Sheba questioned some of the conclusions being made about her. The disagreement became one of the notable arguments of the week.
Bells and Yusuf’s Relationship Comes Under Pressure

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Bells and Yusuf also had a difficult conversation. Bells apologised to Yusuf after admitting that she had disrespected him, but the apology did not immediately resolve the issue between them.
The two continued to discuss where their relationship stood, with Yusuf sharing his concerns about the situation. Their conversations became another storyline playing out in the house as the week progressed.
Abi and Ricky Face Relationship Tension

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Abi and Ricky also experienced tension during Week 7. A conversation between the two led Abi to question the direction of their relationship, after which she said she wanted to take a step back.
Several of them dealt with disagreements and uncertainty about where they stood with one another.
Tram and Sheba Clash Over Cleaning Duties

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Cleaning duties sparked another clash between Tram and Sheba. Tram called the housemates together to discuss their responsibilities and assigned different areas for them to clean.
Sheba questioned his approach, arguing that attention should be given to areas that actually needed cleaning. Tram defended the arrangements, and the discussion became heated before it ended and the housemates returned to their duties.
Housemates Lose Week 7 Wager
The Week 7 wager was another major part of the latter stages of the week. The housemates spent time rehearsing their presentation, organising their costumes and working through their different parts of the task.
Their efforts did not earn them a win. The housemates lost the Week 7 wager on September 11, giving them another setback as they headed towards the weekend and the next live eviction show.
With 13 housemates facing possible eviction and the wager already lost, attention now turns to the next live show, where the public vote will determine who stays in the competition and who leaves.
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Nomy Disqualified From BBNaija Season 11
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Nomy has been disqualified from the reality show after repeatedly failing to follow Big Brother’s instructions.
The decision was announced on Monday, September 7, during the Live Nominations following another instance of defying Big Brother’s instructions. Nomy had already received a strike and final warning for similar conduct.

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The latest incident involved her role as the week’s Benchwarmer. Nomy and Ricky competed for the position, with Nomy eventually taking the punishment. She was instructed to wear a designated vest and remain on a particular bench as part of the arrangement.
Nomy later left the bench and abandoned the Benchwarmer bib. Big Brother questioned her about the decision and reminded her of the instructions she had been given.
Big Brother subsequently revoked Nomy’s privilege to participate in the game and gave her 30 minutes to gather her belongings and leave the Show Ya Sef house. She is also out of the race for the Season 11 grand prize.

Photo: Instagram/@Officialnomy
Nomy, whose real name is Whitney Nneoma Chukwu, is a 26-year-old fashion entrepreneur from Anambra State who was raised in Lagos. She runs the fashion brand Ambition by Witme and joined the “Show Ya Sef” house hoping to use the platform to scale her business and grow her personal brand. Known in the house for her bluntness and outspoken nature, she had spent several weeks in the competition before her disqualification.
With Nomy’s disqualification, 14 housemates remain in the “Show Ya Sef” house, all still competing for the ₦160 million grand prize as the season moves into its next stage.
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