Big Brother Naija has introduced its first major twist for the new season, called “The Gambit.” According to multiple reports, the twist is designed to guarantee that two housemates secure places in the grand finale. At the same time, the twist bars those two housemates from winning the show’s ₦160 million grand prize. The reports describe “The Gambit” as a strategic mechanism within the game, with effects on both participation and eligibility for the top prize. The Punch adds that audience voting is in play following the announcement, indicating viewers are involved in the process around the twist. Together, the outlets frame “The Gambit” as a rule change that alters the usual pathway to the final and the ₦160 million prize, while still allowing the selected housemates to remain in the competition until the finale. The two reports do not provide further details about how the two housemates are chosen or at what stage the twist takes effect.