Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation.
The bail was granted on Friday, January 30, 2026, after the actress pleaded not guilty to all charges filed against her by the Federal Government.
Okorie is facing a seven-count amended charge bordering on cyberstalking, threats, harassment and criminal defamation, contrary to provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act.
The charges are linked to alleged offensive and threatening social media posts directed at fellow Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie between 2024 and 2025.
She was first arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday, January 27, 2026, in Lagos before being transferred to Abuja for prosecution.
The actress was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
During the arraignment, Okorie pleaded not guilty to all counts after the charges were read to her in open court.
Following her plea, the prosecution opposed her immediate release, citing concerns that she previously failed to honour administrative bail.
The court subsequently ordered her remand at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State pending the hearing and determination of her bail application.
At the bail hearing, Okorie’s legal team argued that she did not jump bail but was away for medical treatment, which was supported with medical documents.
The defence further told the court that the actress has a verifiable address, a known public profile, and would not evade trial.
In his ruling, Justice Nwite held that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the defendant would abscond if granted bail.
The judge therefore exercised judicial discretion and admitted Okorie to bail in the sum of ₦5 million with one surety in like sum.
The court ordered that the surety must be a civil servant not below Grade Level 13 and must submit an affidavit of means.
The surety is also required to provide appointment and last promotion letters, while both parties must submit two recent passport photographs.
The residence of the surety is to be verified by the court registrar before the bail can be perfected.
Justice Nwite ruled that Okorie would remain at the Suleja Correctional Centre until all bail conditions are fully met.
The court adjourned the matter to March 23, 2026, for the continuation of trial.
The case has continued to attract public attention due to the high-profile nature of the parties involved and the increasing legal scrutiny of online conduct in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.