Live Updates: BBNaija Season 9 Opening Day Ceremony, Meet the 28 New Housemates and Their Pairs

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Opening day's show ends as 28 housemates enters Biggie's house

The show host Ebuka gives the housemates their first scare as he gathers them in the lounge for their eviction, but told them it was joke.

Ebuka reveals the name of the 28 new housemates and the 14 pairs. But fans have quickly noted that the show promised to bring into the house 30 contestants and 15 pairs.

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Meet the sisters-turned-besties - The Chekas

The latest pair to enter the house are the Chekas. They're sisters who have now turned into besties. Their strategy is yo play the fool.

They also plan to do everything possible to win.

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The first married couple on BBNaija - DoubleKay

Meet the Kassia and Kellyrae. They've known each other for over 10 years but only got married last Feburary.

The DoubleKays plan to go into the house as a separate couple. They plan not to let the housemates know that they're married.

Ebuka warns them of the impending dangers that waits for them in the house as a married couple.

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The Streez

Meet the latest housemates to enter into Biggie's house the Streez. They have quite a following on TikTok.

They claim to be on the show to deliver a combination of Steeze and Rizz.

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The beauty queen and a pole dancer - Nelita

Meet Nelly and Anita. They met in 2015 during a beauty pagaentry. They plan to win by being as original as possible.

Anita noted during her first interview with Ebuka that she's a confirm Aba girl and she's on the show to bring as much fire as possible and would whatever necessary to keep the bond of their friendship especially when in the house.

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Enters next are the Tami

Meet the next couple to enter the house they're Toyosi and Damilola aka the Tami. Toyosi said she's the crazy one while Damilola is the calm head. They plan to do everything it takes to win.

In regards to their relationship status, they came into the house as singles and intend to find the right kind of ship that works for them.

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Here are the Mbadiwe Twins, Ocee and Ozee

The next pair is another twin. They're both lawyers, quite a socialite on the Lagos evening scenery who are from a prominent Nigerian political family. Meet Ocee and Ozee who are on the show with to have and know exactly how to manage the pressure that comes with the show.

According to the Mbadiwe's BBNaija is a platform that gives people a chance to take whatever they intend to pursue in life to a new level. They also plan to be themselves.

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IG bros turned real-life Gees -

Meet the next couple on the show who meet on Twitter through a random comment. One of them is said he is single and ready to mingle while the other is married and came to join the show from the UK.

Meet Tjay and Ben:

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Ebuka shares updates

The show host quickly gave an update about things. He revealed that immediately after the opening ceremony their would be a house challenge to determine the House Custodian.

While by 10 pm on Monday morning a house challenge would be held to determine the Head of House.

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Meet the identical twins who are DJs

For the first time ever the Big Brother Naija show would have a twin grace its platform. The seventh pair to enter the house was Hanni and Wanni. They're identical twins from Kaduna.

The DJs also revealed that they're on the show to bring loads of drama, chaos and with plenty of music and vibes.

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The Shatorias have entered the frey

The Shatorias are friends who's relationship has no extra strings attached to. Shaun and Victoria met in Dubai in 2022 and have been friends since then.

They Intend to use their time in the house to foster a stronger bond in their friendship. Shaun is a 25-year-old while Victoria is 23-year-old business consultant.

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Meet the first female pair in Season 9 - Flourish

Vawulence has entered the chat! We are here for it!

Meet DJ Flo and Rhuthee. They said they are in the house to cause wahala and we have our popcorn ready.

Together they're team Flourish, the duo cannot wait to take on the "No Loose Guard" house as they plan to scatter any ship matter.

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The Aces are the work colleagues turned BBNaija housemates

The fourth team to enter the house was identified as the Aces. They shared that they are work colleagues who have been friends over just over a year.

Sooj and Topher are going into the BBNaija No Loose Guard house as ACES! 😎 They promise to bring the vibe, fire and keep things ablaze with their unmatched fashion.

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Meet Nne and her Niece, Chinne - Ndi Nne

The third pair to enter the house was Nne and her cousin. Nne noted that she's been trying to be part of the show for over eight years. According to Nne if she wins she intends to use the prize money to help create awareness about diabetes.

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Second pair of housemates enter the house - The Radicals

Meet Femi David and ? ( The radicals) 2nd set. One of the second duo to go on the show revealed that he was yet to lay with a woman at 29.

The pair that is united in body goals as gym love is known as RADICALS! See their bromance on our site and remember to double tap for the eye candy.

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First pair for BBNaija season 7 enter Biggie's house - The Zinwes

The first pair of housemates have been admitted into the house. During their arrival, they shared with Ebuka that they're lovers and have been dating for five months and have been fans of the show for years.

Chinwe and Zion are gym pros and are yet to consummate their relationship.