Big Brother Naija Season 10 has once again thrown fans and housemates into confusion.
In a dramatic twist on Monday night, all nominations for Week 5 were declared null and void. The announcement instantly turned what should have been a tense eviction build-up into a free and safe week for every contestant.
The evening started like any other nomination session. By tradition, housemates are asked to gather in the living room where each person nominates two fellow contestants for possible eviction.
The mood was tense, as everyone knew the stakes. One wrong move or one unlucky mention could place a housemate’s dream of winning the show in jeopardy.
One after the other, housemates walked into the diary room and mentioned two names each. The whispers, the pauses, and the nervous laughter that followed gave the night its usual edge.
By the end of the process, six housemates had received enough votes to be placed on the chopping block. Their names, Ivatar, Faith, Thelma, Zita, Tracy, and Sultana, were called out by Big Brother. For them, the fear of facing eviction once again became very real.
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But as it turned out, this week’s story was far from ordinary. The twist came immediately after the nominations. Big Brother turned to the Head of House, Rooboy, and instructed him to approach the Tree of Trinkets.
This feature of the game, introduced to keep housemates on their toes, allows the Head of House to unlock secret powers that can change the course of the week.
Rooboy stepped forward, visibly nervous yet excited. He reached into the Tree of Trinkets and picked out a power. When the content was revealed, the entire house erupted in shock. The power granted Rooboy the authority to cancel all nominations.
Big Brother’s voice echoed across the house, confirming the surprise outcome. “Head of House Rooboy, you have drawn the power to nullify nominations.
This means all nominations are null and void. Is this clear? It means the whole house is safe and free from eviction for the week.”
For a few seconds, silence filled the air as the weight of the announcement sank in. Then came the claps, cheers, and wide smiles.
Housemates who had been bracing for a stressful week suddenly felt the heavy load lift off their shoulders. Relief replaced anxiety, and conversations quickly shifted from strategy to celebration.
For Ivatar, Faith, Thelma, Zita, Tracy, and Sultana, the news was nothing short of a lifeline. Each of them had been mentally preparing for the possibility of facing the public vote.
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Now, they get another week to rebuild alliances, strengthen their game, and perhaps change how they are perceived inside and outside the house.
The decision also changes the dynamics of the game for everyone. With no eviction hanging over their heads, housemates are likely to let loose, form new bonds, or even stir new rivalries.
Free weeks often bring drama, as contestants use the time to settle scores or test the waters with bold moves. Fans of the show know this twist too well, when housemates feel safe, the real personalities tend to shine through.
Viewers have already begun reacting on social media. Some fans welcomed the twist, saying it gives housemates the chance to entertain without fear.
Others argued that the cancellation was unfair to those who had strategized carefully for nominations. A few even suggested that Big Brother might be protecting certain housemates by resetting the game.
Regardless of opinions, the twist has once again proved that Big Brother Naija is never predictable. Just when the audience thinks they understand the rules, the show changes them.
That unpredictability is exactly why the reality series has remained one of the most-watched shows in Africa.
As Week 5 unfolds, the big question now is how the housemates will use this gift of safety. Will they relax, or will they push harder to secure their place in the coming weeks? One thing is certain, Big Brother still holds the power to shake the house at any moment.
For now, every housemate remains safe. And in a game where eviction can end dreams in a heartbeat, that safety is priceless.
