Woman Remanded Over Alleged Explicit Facebook Videos

 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Ogechi Njaka at the Suleja Correctional Centre, following allegations that she posted pornographic and defamatory videos of her victims on Facebook. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the directive on Monday after Njaka pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge filed by the Inspector-General of Police.

Following her plea, the prosecution counsel, Victor Okoye, requested a date for trial. Njaka’s lawyer, Samuel Ihenseken, did not object to the request and applied for bail on her behalf. However, Justice Abdulmalik ruled that Njaka be remanded in custody and adjourned the matter to June 5 for trial and consideration of the bail application.

According to the charge sheet, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/02/2025, Njaka is the sole defendant. One of the charges alleges that between 2020 and 2025, she knowingly transmitted pornographic or indecent video content through her Facebook account, “Ogechi Okeke Njaka,” using a computer system or network. Prosecutors claim these materials were intended to incite public disorder or pose threats to life, a violation of Section 24(2)(a) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 (as amended in 2024).

Another count accuses Njaka of transmitting a video in 2020 containing false and derogatory remarks about Hajia Maryam Shehu, while displaying her image. The prosecution alleges that this post was meant to provoke a breakdown of law and order and threaten Shehu’s life, in violation of Section 24(1)(b) of the same law. Njaka will remain in custody until her next court appearance.