Big Brother Naija Season 11 entered its sixth week with tension already building in the house. Abi returned as Head of House, Flora and Aikou were released from their Gambit roles, and Biggie introduced a nomination twist that put almost every housemate up for possible eviction. Arguments over previous comments, wager rehearsals and strained relationships added to the tension as the “Show Ya Sef” house moved through the week.

Here are all the moments you might have missed from Week 6.

Abi Wins the Head of House Again

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Abi began Week 6 with another Head of House victory on August 31, defeating Gerard in the final round to claim the title for the second time this season. She became the first female housemate in the “Show Ya Sef” house to win the HoH title twice. The win also came with a change to the usual arrangement, as the Head of House Loft also became the HoH’s direct privilege, replacing the previous Lucky Dip arrangement.

But being in charge did not make things easier for Abi. She soon had disagreements with some housemates, including Flora and Nomy. By Day 40, Abi was already struggling to get the housemates to follow her instructions. With almost the entire house also facing possible eviction, disagreements over her leadership became harder to avoid.

Biggie Changes the Game for the Gambits

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Week 6 began with Flora and Aikou being released from their Gambit roles and reinstated as full contestants, making them eligible to compete for the grand prize with the rest of the house. They could also be nominated and put up for public voting.

The decision ended the separate arrangement that had kept Flora and Aikou on a different path from the other contestants. From then on, they were subject to the same eviction process as everyone else. Their position in the competition was no longer protected by the Gambit setup.

Everyone Except Abi and Sheba Faces Possible Eviction

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Biggie introduced another nomination twist, nullifying the usual saves and leaving only Abi, as Head of House, and Sheba, as Most Influential Player of the Week, safe from possible eviction. The other housemate was placed on the public voting list.

The decision changed the atmosphere in the house almost immediately. Instead of a small group preparing for the eviction show, nearly everyone had to worry about their place in the competition. Flora and Aikou were also part of the public voting process as regular housemates for the first time since their Gambit roles ended.

Abi, Flora and Nomy Clash

Abi’s return to power came with confrontations involving other housemates. On Day 36, she clashed with Flora and Nomy separately, adding to the tension in the house.

The disagreements also put Abi’s leadership under scrutiny. She was expected to keep the house organised while the other contestants were dealing with the pressure of possible eviction. As a result, arguments over instructions and cooperation quickly became personal.

Oyin and Temi Nkem’s Feud Refuses to Die

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The disagreement between Oyin and Temi Nkem also followed them into the new week. On Day 38, the two argued again after Oyin mentioned Temi Nkem while speaking with Aikou.

They later sat down to discuss what had happened, with Africa Magic highlighting the conversation as they tried to address the disagreement. For a moment, it looked as though they might finally settle the issue, but the conversation did not completely erase the tension between them.

Wager Rehearsals Become Another Battleground

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Wager preparations created another argument on Day 38 when Oyin and Flora clashed with Abi and Temi Nkem during rehearsals. The disagreement quickly became heated, with the four housemates exchanging words during preparations.

The rehearsals also produced one of the week’s more amusing exchanges. Flora and Temi Nkem disagreed over the phrase “local birds,” with Flora questioning Temi Nkem’s Nigerian identity and Temi responding by speaking her dialect. Instead of ending with the rehearsal, however, the exchange came up again in conversations the following day.

Flora Revisits the “Local Birds” Comment

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On Day 39, Flora confronted Chimsom Chuka over the earlier “local birds” conversation. She accused him of being involved, but Chimsom denied being present and told her not to assume that he had taken part.

The exchange showed that the rehearsal argument had not been forgotten. Even with wager preparations and eviction concerns taking up most of the housemates’ attention, the earlier comment was still causing fresh disagreements. Flora was still unhappy about the situation, while Chimsom maintained that he had nothing to do with it.

Nomy Gets a “Bucket of Consequences”

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Nomy had her own memorable encounter with Biggie on Day 38 after receiving what Big Brother called a “Bucket of Consequences.” Her punishment was to separate beans and rice grain by grain after Biggie addressed the house.

Unlike the week’s bigger confrontations, Nomy’s punishment provided a lighter moment. Still, it became one of the more unusual incidents of Week 6, especially in a house already dealing with arguments and the pressure of the eviction list.

The House Wins the Wager, Then the Celebration Causes More Drama

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The house eventually won its wager, but the victory did not end the arguments. Flora and Oyin questioned why Abi, Bluethopia, Chimsom Chuka and Sheba were not celebrating more enthusiastically. Their comments sparked another disagreement among the housemates, with tensions surrounding Abi, Oyin and Flora still evident.

New Connections Keep Things Interesting

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Not every moment in Week 6 was about arguments. Bluethopia and Chimsom Chuka shared a warm moment in the garden, while Tram continued his playful exchanges with Temi Nkem.

Bells and Yusuf also shared a lighter moments after some tension. On Day 39, Bells moved away from Yusuf’s bed, but he woke her and asked her to return. Moments like these showed that while disagreements were common in the house, relationships were still shifting between the more serious confrontations.

By Day 40, almost every housemate was facing possible eviction, while several disagreements remained unresolved. With the weekend approaching, tensions over leadership, relationships and the wager were still playing out across the house.

Sultex and Goddessa have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house, becoming the sixth and seventh housemates to leave the competition.

Their exits came during the fifth live eviction show on Sunday, August 30, as host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced Sultex’s eviction before Goddessa was also evicted. Both housemates spent five weeks in the competition, having entered the house when the season premiered on July 26.

The public voting results placed Sultex at 4.77 per cent, while Goddessa received 5.02 per cent. Bells, who was also up for eviction, polled 5.22 per cent and managed to stay in the competition. The three were among the 14 housemates placed on the public voting list during Week Five.

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Week Five brought a change to the usual nomination process. Rather than naming housemates they wanted to evict, the contestants were asked to choose those they wanted to save. Goddessa, Sheba and Aikou received the highest number of save votes. However, Head of House Chimsom Chuka exercised his veto power to save Sheba, leaving Goddessa among the housemates still at risk of public eviction.

For Sultex, the eviction came just a day after a heated confrontation involving him, Yusuf and Bells. The disagreement started between Sultex and Bells before Yusuf joined the exchange. The argument grew heated and nearly became physical. Following the incident, Big Brother placed Sultex on behavioural probation and gave him a final warning after describing some of his remarks as extremely dangerous.

The dancer, choreographer, casting director and filmmaker had earlier enjoyed one of his biggest moments in the competition when he was named the Most Influential Player of Week Three. The recognition came with immunity from the following eviction and a reward.

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Goddessa, whose real name is Lovette Okechukwu Amaka, was involved in several intense conversations during her stay, particularly around her developing relationship with Araga.

Speaking with Ebuka after her eviction, Goddessa opened up about her feelings for Araga. She said she cared about him but felt there were too many expectations surrounding their relationship. According to her, she wanted both of them to have their own individual journeys outside the house. She also made it clear that leaving the show would not stop her music career, as she plans to return to making and promoting her work as a singer and songwriter.

With Sultex and Goddessa out of the competition, 17 housemates remain as the “Show Ya Sef” edition enters its sixth week, competing for the Season 11 grand prize of ₦160 million.

Big Brother Naija Season 11’s fifth week saw Chimsom Chuka return as Head of House, a new nomination format and growing disagreements over how some housemates were handling their responsibilities.

The weekly wager also became a major talking point. Ricky and Tram opted out of the presentation, Biggie was unhappy with how the housemates handled his instructions and temporarily stopped speaking to them directly. Meanwhile, Aikou and Flora had another Gambit mission to complete, while the housemates still made time for their weekly pool party.

Chimsom Chuka Wins Head of House Again

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Chimsom Chuka became Head of House for the second time this season on Monday, August 24, after defeating Gerard in the final head-to-head contest. His first HoH victory came in the opening week, and this latest win again secured his immunity from eviction.

The position also came with the power to influence the nomination process.

Biggie Changes the Nomination Process

Week 5 introduced a different nomination format. Instead of simply naming housemates they wanted out, the contestants were asked to publicly choose two people they wanted to save and explain their reasons.

The change forced the housemates to make their preferences known in front of everyone, putting friendships and alliances under greater scrutiny. After the nominations, powers and immunities were taken into account, 14 housemates remained in contention for the public vote.

14 Housemates Face Possible Eviction

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The 14 housemates currently facing possible eviction are Araga, Barry, Bells, Bluethopia, Gerard, Goddessa, Keivo, Nomy, Oyin, Ricky, Sultex, Temi Nkem, Tram and Yusuf.

They are now relying on the public vote to determine who stays in the competition. With 14 names on the list, the eventual result could change the makeup of the house going into the following week.

Chimsom Uses His Power to Save Sheba

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Sheba emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the new nomination format after receiving the highest number of save votes during the nomination face-off. That made her eligible for protection from the Head of House.

Chimsom then used his veto power on her, taking her off the list of possible eviction candidates. The move also offered viewers another look at the relationships that could influence Chimsom’s decisions as the game progresses.

Five Housemates Are Safe

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Five housemates are protected from the Week 5 eviction. Chimsom is safe because of his Head of House position, while Sheba was removed from the eviction list through his veto power.

Abi is also immune after being named the Most Influential Player of Week 4. Aikou and Flora remain protected because of their status as the season’s Gambits.

The Gambits have a guaranteed place in the finale, but they are not eligible to win the ₦160 million grand prize.

Aikou and Flora Receive Another Gambit Mission

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Aikou and Flora’s unusual role continued this week when Biggie assigned the pair another secret mission. Biggie separately instructed both housemates to convince the other that they were developing genuine romantic feelings for them. They had to carry out the task while the other housemates focused on nominations, rehearsals and the weekly wager.

Their position in the game remains different from that of the other contestants. As Gambits, they must complete Biggie’s assignments while keeping their activities from interfering with the wider game.

The Wager Presentation Goes Wrong

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The week’s biggest setback came during the wager presentation. Ricky and Tram did not take part after sitting out the rehearsals, leaving the rest of the housemates to deal with their absence during a task that required group participation.

The house eventually lost the wager. The decision by Ricky and Tram became a subject of discussion afterwards, with some housemates questioning why they chose not to participate in an assignment that involved everyone.

Biggie Stops Speaking Directly to the House

The situation became more tense after Biggie took issue with the housemates’ conduct. He warned them over what he considered a disregard for his instructions and disrespect towards him before stopping direct communication with the house.

A Ninja was then used to deliver Biggie’s instructions instead. The change immediately caught the housemates’ attention, and they later discussed what they needed to do to get Biggie speaking to them directly again.

Ricky and Tram Remain Part of the Drama

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The disagreement over the wager continued even after the presentation. Ricky and Tram had already distanced themselves from the rehearsals, and their decision remained a topic of conversation among the other housemates.

Tram, in particular, made it clear that he was no longer interested in getting caught up in alliances or house politics. He was prepared to deal with whatever consequences came with his choices, including the possibility of eviction, as the housemates became more aware of how their relationships could affect their positions in the game.

The Pool Party Brings a Change of Mood

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Despite losing the wager and dealing with Biggie’s warning, the housemates still had their weekly pool party. They spent the evening in the garden dancing, swimming and socialising after a day filled with disagreements.

The relaxed atmosphere was a contrast to the earlier tension. Housemates who had spent part of the day dealing with the wager fallout and Biggie’s reaction were later seen enjoying themselves together at the party.

With Week 5 still in progress. the 14 eligible housemates remain subject to the public vote, and there has been no Week 5 eviction result yet.