Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, who is the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate for governor of Abia State in 2027, has been remanded in a correctional centre in Lagos after appearing in court on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Her application for bail is listed for hearing on Friday, 30 October.

What happened

Ogala was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos on three counts linked to a complaint by the cleric Pastor Chris Okafor. The charges relate to the alleged publication of photographs, the alleged spreading of false electronic messages and alleged threats against the pastor. She has not been convicted of anything, and the allegations are yet to be tested at trial.

News of the remand first spread on Wednesday afternoon, when comedian Deeone shared it online. Reports differ on which Lagos facility she was taken to. Before she was led away, Ogala posted a short video from the courtroom in which she described the case as a political move aimed at stopping her governorship bid. Clips of the moment she was taken out of court were shared widely on Thursday.

Background

The dispute between Ogala and Okafor has played out on social media for months. It reportedly began after the pastor announced plans to marry another woman, which led Ogala to criticise him publicly. She has since spoken several times about their past relationship. In another video from court, she was also heard telling the judge that her former partner was using the law against her.

How people reacted

Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore condemned the remand in a Facebook post, calling it an abuse of power. He accused the police of repeatedly using the Cybercrimes Act to shield powerful people, argued that what he called a private quarrel should not have become a criminal case, and urged the courts to stay impartial. He also said her rights as a candidate must be protected. Online, fans were divided, with some backing the actress and others saying she should answer the charges in court.

What happens next

All eyes are now on Friday's bail hearing in Lagos. Her party has not yet said how the case will affect her campaign in Abia.

Billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder of BUA Group, has drawn a wave of warm reactions online after he shared photos of an unannounced visit by his former wife, Hannatu Musawa, to his office in Abuja.

What happened

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, Rabiu described the visit as a pleasant surprise. He referred to Musawa as someone he once called his wife and said times change but friendship and mutual respect remain. He also praised her work in developing Nigeria's culture and creative sector.

Who is Hannatu Musawa

Musawa is Nigeria's Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy and a member of President Bola Tinubu's cabinet. A lawyer and politician, she has been in charge of the ministry since 2023. She and Rabiu were married in the past and later separated.

How people reacted

The post drew thousands of reactions within hours. Many users praised the former couple for showing that people can part ways and still respect each other, with one describing it as the healthiest divorce they had seen. Others joked that the pair should remarry, while some simply welcomed a rare moment of good news on their timelines.

Background

Rabiu is one of Africa's richest people, with interests in cement, sugar, flour and real estate through BUA Group. He was named among the continent's wealthiest people again this year and is known for keeping his private life largely out of the public eye, which made the post all the more talked about.

Nollywood actress, director and producer Omoni Oboli and her husband, Nnamdi Oboli, are celebrating 26 years of marriage.

What they shared

On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Nnamdi posted a throwback photo of the couple and thanked God for another year together, describing their marriage as the Lord's doing and writing that love lives in their home. Omoni responded with her own tribute, calling him the wind beneath her wings and promising to love him always and forever.

Background

Omoni Oboli is one of Nollywood's best-known filmmakers. She rose to fame as an actress in the 1990s and has since directed and produced hit films including 'Wives on Strike' and 'Okafor's Law'. She has often spoken about her husband's support for her career and about the importance of family. The couple have three sons.

How fans reacted

Fans and colleagues congratulated the couple, with many describing them as an example of a lasting marriage in the entertainment industry.