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Day 54 Live Updates: Ricky and Sheba’s flirting continues, and campaigning for MIPOW starts – BBNaija

News18 September 2026
Ricky seems to want to hang around Sheba the whole day long, and some of the housemates campaign for votes of Most Influential Person of the Week.
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The heat is on not only in the Kitchen – Ricky and Sheba are flirting, while Keivo are touching Bluethopia’s face again, telling her he likes her. There are also housemates like Temi Nkem who are getting ready for Most Influential Person of the Week (MIPOW).

Here’s how the day went down:

8:00 am – The heat is on

In the Laundry area, Ricky was flirting with Sheba, and they talked about how he likes a rough morning. Meanwhile, Sheba said she likes a gentle morning. Sheba told him she is feeling sexy. Ricky said to her that he had a dream about her.

Yusuf was ironing his clothes in the Closet area. Yusuf asked Bells to prepare Chai seeds for him and Bells told him how they work. 

The two played fight pushing each other as they flirted.

In the Kitchen, Sheba, Tram, Chimsom Chuka and Flora were together. Sheba said something happened last night and Aikou doesn't want to talk about it. According to Sheba, Aikou had touched her bum twice in the swimming pool at the Pool Party.

9:00 am – Chats about family and fights

Barry told Aikou about how he is when he is in love. Barry also said he and his ex-girlfriend broke up because of financial problems; they were planning to get married, but she started thinking of herself and not their future. 

According to Barry, they dated for four years and were working towards getting married and he had met her whole family. 

He would take care of her, but he didn't have enough money. He had to explain that he doesn't have enough.

The conversation went to Barry’s family. Barry said his father is retired and that his father believes in good education and how he took care of them.

Aikou unbraided Keivo's hair. 

Aikou told Chimsom Chuka that what you do to people always comes back at you. Keivo held Oyin as she tries to play fight him; they talk about who they would be able to fight. Chimsom Chuka admitted he wouldn't fight Cassi.

10:00 am – Sheba and Ricky don’t leave each other’s side

Sheba is cooking. The housemates move to the garden. Sheba told Oyin that she is cooking for her.

Sheba and Ricky talked about their siblings. Sheba mentioned about her sister who doesn't like when people fart in front of her.

Ricky told Sheba that he has siblings. He talked about how he didn't tell his sister that he’s coming here and he takes care of his sister.

Bluethopia are getting attention from Barry and Keivo.

11:00 am – Keivo charms Bluethopia

Keivo touched Bluethopia’s face and told her that he likes her, and she said he likes him. Keivo said he’s been sleeping on Bluethopia

The housemates move back into the house.

Sheba went back into the Kitchen to continue cooking. Barry lends a hand and starts chopping food.

Ricky came in and smacked her bum.

Barry mopped the Kitchen floor while Sheba fried the chicken; she told Bluethopia to bring the rice.

12:00 pm – Campaigning for MIPOW

Temi Nkem asked Bells to vote for her for MIPOW.

She goes to ask Ricky for votes. She told Ricky and Sheba that she will wash the dishes for them; they must vote for her.

Keivo, Flora, Oyin, Aikou, Bluethopia and Temi Nkem talked about putting in the effort to win MIPOW. Flora said she voted for Aikou and Keivo without them putting effort they must return the favour.

Temi Nkem said she's going to vote for Bluethopia and Yusuf and they say they will vote for each other.

1:00 pm – A brief arrives

Bluethopia, Barry, Keivo eat the food Sheba made. They talked about food and how you eat certain food. They talk about the food they don't like to eat.

Bells came downstairs and saw that Sheba had dished up for Yusuf and she jokes saying ‘Sheba why would you feed Yusuf?’ Bluethopia said she's being Mother Teresa.

Barry gathered the housemates to read a brief; they are to have a tea party.

They must pick from the lucky dip.

The housemates must dress up for the occasion and prepare a convincing performance to celebrate the ‘Unbirthday’ of the housemate you have picked.

Temi Nkem asked Chimsom Chuka to please vote for her for MIPOW.

2:00 pm – Let the tea party begin

Bluethopia said Tram doesn't have hairline and that he has been deceiving them with dye. She added that he looks old.

Ricky and Yusuf play pool. Barry and Keivo play pool.

Chimsom Chuka told Sheba about Bluethopia, how she doesn't flirt with him. He asked when last did they sleep on the same bed? He said if you dated a smart, caring and intentional man you need to be ready because it's a two-way street.

According to him, Bluethopia can't take accountability. 

The housemates move to the Garden for their tea party, the housemates are so happy and amazed by the decoration and food.

Sheba does a toast. Her toast is about gratefulness, she wants to thank the fans, Biggie and added how they will never forget the faces they met.

3:00 pm – The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Biggie’s The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and the Unbirthday task are held in the Garden. The housemates enjoyed the tea party, courtesy of Biggie. The housemates are dressed up for the occasion. They move to sit around a long table. Temi Nkem and Tram sat on the tallest chairs around the table. 

They had to prepare a convincing performance to celebrate the Unbirthday of the housemate they have picked. The tributes could take any form you choose: a song, dance, dramatic speech, short performance and so on.

The housemates do their tributes.

 

4:00 pm –YuBells revisit their relationship

The housemates returned from the Mad Hatter Tea Party, with Bells and Yusuf settling on the lounge couch for another conversation.

Bells noted that people always seem to have something to say about their relationship, constantly asking if they are fighting or having issues.

Yusuf said he has noticed that whenever Bells recounts certain situations, she often sounds nonchalant. Bells explained that it is not because she does not care, but because sometimes there is simply nothing she can do about the situation.

5:00 pm – Bells and Yusuf talk jealousy, jokes and their past fights

After a game of pool, Chimsom Chuka and Tram settled on the couch in the games lounge to chat.

Bells and Yusuf were still together, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. Yusuf told Bells that he does not mind the jokes she makes about him, but sometimes takes issue with where and when she makes them.

The conversation turned playful as they argued about snoring. Bells said she hates people who snore, while Yusuf quickly reminded her that she does too, which she denied.

They later revisited some of the issues that have caused tension between them. Bells admitted she only gets jealous when Yusuf says he likes a particular girl and then goes on to dance with her or give her attention. Yusuf accused her of exaggerating.

Bells also revealed that, apart from Abi and Yusuf, no one else in the house knows she has a child.

Biggie later announced that the storeroom was open, and HoH Barry handed out the Friday night arena games merchandise as the housemates got ready.

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