- Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been arrested by the police Cybercrime Centre over an alleged cybercrime case linked to Mercy Johnson.
- She was picked up in Lagos and later flown to Abuja to face the matter in court.
Popular Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre over an alleged cybercrime case linked to her colleague, Mercy Johnson.
The development was disclosed by Nigerian filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi via his Instagram page. According to the report, the actress was arrested at her residence in Lagos.
Following her arrest, Angela Okorie was taken to Yaba Panti, where she reportedly spent the night due to the unavailability of a flight to Abuja at the time. She was later flown to the Federal Capital Territory early the next morning.
The development comes after years of public tension between both actresses.
Angela Okorie and Mercy Johnson have been involved in repeated online clashes, with accusations and counterclaims shared on social media platforms.
At different times, Angela had spoken about feeling hurt and reacting from emotional pain.
Sources say the actress is expected to appear in court in Abuja in connection with the cybercrime allegations involving Mercy Johnson.
In other news… Nigerian reality TV personality Josephina Otabor, widely known as Phyna, has shared her perspective after being denied entry to the birthday celebration of 2025 Big Brother Naija winner, Imisi, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
A video from the party has gone viral, capturing Phyna visibly frustrated as she expressed her disappointment over the situation.
In the clip, Phyna explained that she was turned away at the entrance because she refused to put away her camera and stop livestreaming the event.
The former BBNaija star described the demand as unfair and unnecessary, noting that she had attended the party to show her support. She added that while security insisted that filming was prohibited, she felt she was being singled out.
Phyna said:
“If na Speed or Peller come here you go tell them to drop camera?”
