{
  "id": 398601,
  "title": "[BREAKING] BBNaija: Martins becomes first housemate evicted after two weeks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/breaking-bbnaija-martins-becomes-first-housemate-evicted-after-two",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T18:42:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/breaking-bbnaija-martins-becomes-first-housemate-evicted-after-two-weeks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Martins Iyeh, a 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State, has become the first housemate to be evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 11 after just two weeks. The eviction took place during Sunday night's live broadcast, following the results of viewers' votes. Martins was among the 24 contestants who entered the show on July 26, and the season, themed \"Everything Is For The Taking,\" boasts a record N160 million prize package, including N100 million in cash and an SUV. As a creative director, visual storyteller, and model, Martins participated in group bonding and social activities, celebrating his birthday with fellow housemates. His exit marks a reduction in the number of contestants competing for the N160 million grand prize as the competition enters a new phase.",
  "summary": "Martins Iyeh has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show, becoming the first housemate to leave the competition after two weeks. The 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State was evicted during Sunday (Today) night’s live show monitored by our correspondent, after viewers’ votes determined the fate of housemates who Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Martins Iyeh, 30, evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 11",
    "Eviction follows two-week stay, live broadcast on Sunday night",
    "Contestants compete for N160 million prize package"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TheCable",
        "title": "Martins, Mercedes evicted from 2026 BBNaija",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/martins-mercedes-evicted-from-2026-bbnaija",
        "published": "2026-08-09T18:41:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}