BBNaija 2026 Day 13 Live Updates, Videos and Highlights

Day 13 in the Big Brother Naija 2026 Season 11 house brought relationship drama, emotional moments, food complaints and plenty of preparation for the Saturday Night Link Up.

Araga and Goddessa continued to grow closer, while Bells opened up about her struggles with conflict in the house. The housemates also voted for the first Most Influential Player of the Week (MIPOW) before getting ready for another Saturday night party.

Here are the major BBNaija 2026 Day 13 live updates, events and highlights.

8:00 am: Housemates start their day

After a late night, most of the housemates took their time getting out of bed. Mercedes was among the early risers and prepared breakfast before Head of House Sheba began waking the others.

Sheba reminded the housemates to get up, complete their morning routines and clean the house.

9:00 am: Araga opens up about Goddessa

Araga opened up to Abi about how his relationship with Goddessa started.

He explained that he entered the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house determined not to fall for anyone. However, seeing Goddessa without makeup changed his mind. He said he found her beautiful and decided to make his move.

Araga admitted that when he likes someone, he does not like to waste time. He also revealed that he is interested in seeing how his relationship with Goddessa develops after the show.

Abi also discussed her plans for life after Big Brother Naija, revealing that she would like to have a cooking show and publish cooking books.

Araga said he hopes to expand his business and start modelling classes after leaving the house.

10:00 am: Araga and Goddessa share a romantic moment

Araga and Goddessa continued to enjoy their growing connection.

Goddessa playfully complained that Araga had abandoned her to help with house chores and admitted that she missed his company.

The pair shared kisses and cuddles while revisiting their conversation from the previous night.

Goddessa explained that she had been too sleepy to remember everything they discussed, but Araga reminded her that the important thing was their decision to focus on themselves and their relationship.

11:00 am: Bells opens up about her struggles

Bells had an emotional conversation with Mercedes, Yusuf and Martins about her behaviour during conflicts.

She admitted that she struggles to control what she says when she becomes angry. Although she does not enjoy arguments, she finds it difficult to ignore situations that upset her.

Mercedes suggested that Bells speak with a psychologist, but Bells rejected the idea and said she simply wanted to leave the house.

She even started packing her bags, saying she wanted to be prepared to leave if another major argument happened.

Martins and Mercedes tried to convince her to stay and continue her Big Brother Naija 2026 journey.

12:00 pm: MIPOW voting begins

Bells later told Flora about her decision to leave the house voluntarily.

Flora encouraged her to stay strong and reminded her to keep her focus on the game.

Shortly afterwards, Biggie called the housemates to the lounge for the first MIPOW voting of the season.

Each housemate received a pen and paper and was instructed to select the housemates they believed had made the biggest impact in the house.

The votes were kept private, with housemates forbidden from discussing their choices.

The question now was who would emerge as the first Most Influential Player of the Week.

1:00 pm: Temi Nkem takes on a cooking challenge

After the MIPOW voting, Temi Nkem and Keivo discussed her cooking.

Temi admitted that she sometimes feels discouraged by the reactions of other housemates to her food, but Keivo encouraged her to continue improving.

She later decided to prepare lunch for the housemates.

Temi chose to make jollof rice and beef despite never having prepared the meal before. She saw it as another opportunity to challenge herself in the house.

2:00 pm: Neche’s food goes missing

Food became another source of tension in the house.

Neche discovered that food she had stored in the refrigerator was missing. She questioned the other housemates, but nobody admitted to taking it.

The situation left her angry and confused.

Sultex also discovered that his food had been tampered with, adding to concerns about what was happening in the kitchen.

3:00 pm: Yusuf talks about Bells

Yusuf opened up to Goddessa, Araga and Martins about his relationship with Bells.

He explained that Bells eventually realised he was serious about her after they admitted that they liked each other.

However, Yusuf said things changed after he noticed Bells flirting with other housemates. The situation involving Tram eventually contributed to his decision to end their romantic connection.

Yusuf also asked Goddessa about her friendship with Sheba.

Goddessa explained that Sheba approached her because she needed someone to talk to and considered her a level headed person.

Elsewhere, Bells advised Tram to stop pursuing Goddessa, telling him there were other women in the house.

Tram admitted that part of his motivation was the fact that Araga appeared confident that he had Goddessa’s attention.

4:00 pm: Housemates prepare for the Saturday Night Link Up

Aikou and Martins discussed life in the house, while Aikou opened up about his personal experiences.

Elsewhere, Goddessa joined Sultex for a TikTok dance session, with Yusuf and Gerard eventually joining them.

Nomy, Temi Nkem and Cassi also discussed the upcoming Saturday Night Link Up.

Temi recalled moments from the previous Pool Party and joked about nobody putting her on their shoulders because of her size.

5:00 pm: Lush Hair salon opens

Head of House Sheba gathered the housemates to read Biggie’s Lush Hair task brief.

The salon officially opened, giving the housemates an opportunity to prepare their hair ahead of the Saturday night party.

Keivo prepared to have his hair washed by Abi, while Nomy helped unplait Bluethopia’s hair.

Nomy and Tram also exchanged insults during the afternoon, showing that their tension was still far from over.

6:00 pm: Housemates glam up for the party

The salon remained busy as the housemates continued getting ready.

Bells helped unbraid Mercedes’ hair, while Neche worked on Cassi’s hair.

Neche also shared her thoughts about conflict in the house, saying she would rather speak her mind calmly than engage in prolonged arguments.

Meanwhile, Chimsom, Yusuf and Sheba danced in the salon as Abi and Temi Nkem worked on their wigs.

Flora styled Oyin’s wig, while Goddessa helped with Sultex’s hair.

7:00 pm: Party outfits arrive

Biggie eventually closed the salon as preparations for the Saturday Night Link Up moved into the final stage.

Temi showed Chimsom her new hairstyle and received compliments from him.

Chimsom also helped Kamsy in the kitchen while the housemates prepared for the party.

Later, Chimsom heard Nomy insulting Tram and referencing his late father. He criticised the comment and described the situation as messy.

Sheba then gathered the housemates to read Biggie’s party brief.

The housemates received party outfits and pizza before rushing to prepare for the night’s celebration.

8:00 pm: Final preparations for the Saturday Night Link Up

With just one hour before the party, the housemates entered full preparation mode.

Wigs were installed, makeup was completed and outfits were checked.

Nomy did her makeup in the Head of House loft, while Kamsy struggled with her outfit and joked about how she looked.

The excitement continued to build as the housemates prepared for another night of music and entertainment.

9:00 pm: Nomy is barred from the party

Just before the Saturday Night Link Up began, Sheba informed Nomy that Biggie had instructed her not to attend the party.

The party then got underway, although several of the female housemates arrived late.

Once the music started, the dance floor quickly became the centre of attention.

Sultex, Goddessa, Chimsom and Bluethopia entertained the housemates with the popular police man TikTok dance.

10:00 pm: Saturday Night Link Up delivers

The party continued with high energy as the housemates danced and enjoyed the music.

At one point, the music stopped temporarily, prompting the housemates to call out to the DJ to keep the party going.

Sheba and Ricky were among the housemates spotted dancing together, while Neche and Barry also enjoyed time on the dance floor.

11:00 pm: Araga and Sheba kiss during Truth or Dare

After the party ended, the housemates returned to the main lounge and continued singing together.

Sheba suggested playing Truth or Dare, leading to one of the night’s most talked about moments.

Araga was dared to kiss Sheba. He gave her a quick kiss, barely touching her lips.

Goddessa was then dared to kiss a female housemate and chose Sheba.

The Truth or Dare session added another layer of drama to an already eventful day in the Big Brother Naija 2026 Season 11 house.

BBNaija 2026 Day 13 Highlights

Day 13 delivered plenty of talking points, from Araga and Goddessa’s growing relationship to Bells’ emotional struggles and the first MIPOW voting of the season.

The Saturday Night Link Up also produced its share of memorable moments, while the Truth or Dare game ended the night with unexpected kisses involving Araga, Sheba and Goddessa.

As the Big Brother Naija Season 11 Show Ya Sef journey continues, relationships, friendships, rivalries and gameplay are becoming increasingly important in the house.