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I Forgive You, But I Didn’t Lie – Doris Ogala Replies Pastor Chris Okafor

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December 28, 2025

Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala

I Forgive You, But I Didn’t Lie – Doris Ogala Replies Pastor Chris Okafor

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has reacted to the public apology issued by Pastor Chris Okafor, stating that while she has forgiven the cleric, she strongly disagrees with his assertion that her allegations against him were false.

Ogala spoke after the Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministry knelt during a Sunday church service to apologise publicly and seek forgiveness over the controversy that has dominated social media in recent weeks.

Sharing a video of the apology on her Instagram page, the actress said she accepted the apology but rejected the pastor’s claim that she fabricated her allegations.

“Chris Okafor, I forgive you, but there’s a problem. Where you said everything is a lie, I have a problem with that because I don’t lie,” Ogala wrote.

During the church service, Okafor admitted that mistakes had been made but maintained that the allegations levelled against him by Ogala were untrue.

“The lady called Doris Ogala. Listen, there have been ongoing issues, and mistakes have been made in the past. I want to apologise. What was said is not true. Everything that was said was never true. There were so many lies in most of the things that were said,” the cleric said.

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Despite denying the claims, Okafor apologised to the actress and others who may have been affected by the controversy.

“Have I offended people? Yes. I am sorry to everyone I have offended. To Doris Ogala, I also say sorry,” he added, stating that he was willing to make restitution and appealing to the church for forgiveness.

The apology came days after Ogala was released from police custody, where she reportedly spent two days following her arrest over allegations linked to the dispute involving the pastor. She regained her freedom on Monday, December 22, 2025, after widespread online reactions calling for her release.

Confirming her release on Instagram, the actress thanked human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and social media personality VeryDarkMan for their intervention.

The controversy began weeks earlier after a video showing Pastor Chris Okafor’s engagement to another woman surfaced online. Ogala subsequently alleged that she had been in a romantic relationship with the cleric since 2017 and claimed she left her previous marriage at his insistence.

She accused the pastor of betrayal after years of intimacy and promises of marriage, later demanding that he either marry her or compensate her financially by purchasing a house.

Despite her claims, images from Okafor’s white wedding and traditional marriage ceremonies later emerged online, further intensifying the public dispute. The situation escalated again when Ogala posted—then deleted—an image purportedly showing the cleric in a private bedroom setting, fuelling renewed controversy.

I Forgive You, But I Didn’t Lie – Doris Ogala Replies Pastor Chris Okafor

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EFCC Arraigns Mompha’s Associate Over Alleged ₦206m Fraud

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January 21, 2026

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EFCC Arraigns Mompha’s Associate Over Alleged ₦206m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi, an associate of social media personality Ismaila Mustapha (Mompha), alongside three corporate entities, over an alleged ₦206 million fraud before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja.

Babafemi — Managing Director and CEO of 606 Autos Limited, 606 Music Limited, and Splash Off Entertainment Limited — faces five counts of conspiracy, concealment, and transfer of proceeds of crime, allegedly committed between 2013 and 2018. The EFCC claims the offences involved large sums, including ₦37.6 million and ₦93 million transferred to third parties, with knowledge that the funds were proceeds of unlawful acts.

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When the charges were read, Babafemi pleaded not guilty. His defence lawyer, SAN Kunle Adegoke, filed a bail application, which the court granted, ordering that Babafemi be released to his counsel upon signing an affidavit of undertaking to appear in court. The trial is now scheduled to commence on March 24, 2026.

The EFCC said Babafemi acted in concert with Mompha and other co-accused — Ridwan Momodu Allison (Osama) and Richard Ugbah, who are currently at large — to facilitate the alleged money laundering scheme. This latest prosecution comes as part of broader EFCC efforts to tackle financial crimes and fraud networks linked to high-profile figures in Nigeria.

EFCC Arraigns Mompha’s Associate Over Alleged ₦206m Fraud

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Police U-Turn: Worshippers Abducted in Kaduna, Security Forces Deployed

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January 21, 2026

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Police U-Turn: Worshippers Abducted in Kaduna, Security Forces Deployed

The Nigeria Police Force has officially confirmed that worshippers were abducted during attacks on churches in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, after initially denying the reports. The reversal comes as security agencies deploy tactical units to rescue the victims and secure the area.

Eyewitnesses and local sources say armed gunmen stormed multiple churches, including ECWA and Cherubim and Seraphim, during Sunday services, seizing dozens of worshippers. Community leaders report that over 170 people may have been abducted, with some survivors managing to escape.

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other local bodies have condemned the attacks and called for an urgent and thorough rescue operation. Authorities say they are intensifying efforts to locate and safely recover the victims, amid growing national concern over mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria.

The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Kaduna State and other northern and central regions, where armed gangs and kidnappers frequently target vulnerable communities, often for ransom or political leverage. Families of the abducted worshippers continue to appeal for swift action as the rescue operations proceed.

Police U-Turn: Worshippers Abducted in Kaduna, Security Forces Deployed

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Presidency Accuses IPOB of Spreading False Christian Genocide Claims in Nigeria

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January 21, 2026

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Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu

Presidency Accuses IPOB of Spreading False Christian Genocide Claims in Nigeria

The Presidency of Nigeria has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of deliberately spreading false claims of a Christian genocide, saying the narrative is being amplified to mislead international opinion and influence foreign policy. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, described the reports as propaganda lacking verification and stressed that they do not reflect the reality of Nigeria’s security situation.

Bwala’s remarks follow widespread reports linking the so-called genocide narrative to statements from IPOB and affiliated actors, which have circulated on social media and attracted attention from international media and some foreign lawmakers. According to the Presidency, these claims oversimplify Nigeria’s complex security challenges, which include terrorism, banditry, and communal violence, rather than targeted religious persecution.

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The controversy has drawn U.S. congressional attention, with some lawmakers reportedly considering diplomatic responses. In response, the Nigerian Government has engaged U.S.-based lobbyists to highlight its efforts in protecting all citizens, regardless of faith, and to correct misleading narratives surrounding violence in the country.

Religious and civic leaders in Nigeria remain divided. While some dismiss the genocide claims as exaggerated and potentially divisive, others acknowledge violence against Christians but caution that framing it as genocide misrepresents the broader security context. Analysts warn that the debate over religious persecution and misinformation has significant implications for national unity, international perception, and Nigeria’s foreign relations.