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Actress Doris Ogala's cyberstalking arraignment stalled due to absence in Lagos court
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The arraignment of actress Doris Ogala on cyberstalking charges against Pastor Chris Okafor was postponed by a Federal High Court in Lagos due to her absence. Ogala faces a four-count charge from the Federal Government, including publishing personal materials without consent, spreading false information, cyberbullying, and attempted extortion. Prosecuting counsel Tolulope Mokuola requested a bench warrant, citing Ogala's absence despite being served with a hearing notice. However, defense counsel Temiloluwa Akindayini stated that Ogala was recuperating in Abia State after surgery on April 21, 2026, and an affidavit to that effect had been filed. The prosecutor criticized the defense for not serving the affidavit or notifying them in advance, and questioned the authenticity of the medical report, noting it was not from a government hospital. Justice Akintayo Aluko acknowledged the defense's procedural lapse but denied the bench warrant, giving Ogala the benefit of the doubt due to the filed affidavit. The court directed Ogala to provide a comprehensive and verifiable medical report from a government hospital, serve it on the prosecution, and be present for her arraignment on June 9, 2026. The charges allege that between September 2024 and March 2026, Ogala published indecent images and false information about Pastor Okafor on social media, including claims of rape, ritual practices, and causing death, with intent to embarrass, damage reputation, and extort money. The fourth co
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