Actress Adunni Ade has announced her victory in a ₦20 million defamation lawsuit against an online publication that alleged she was romantically involved with Senator Dino Melaye.
The actress had sued the blog, arguing that the false report portrayed her “in a misleading and offensive light” and violated her constitutional right to privacy under Section 37 of the Nigerian Constitution and the Niger Delta Protection Act, 2023.
According to Adunni, the court ruled in her favour and awarded her ₦20 million in damages. She described the verdict as a triumph for truth, integrity, and the protection of individual privacy.
Celebrating the outcome on Instagram, she wrote:“I won my case — Adunni Ade vs. Polace Media Limited. A false story was published about me, but truth stood tall. This judgment reaffirms that privacy matters — and so does integrity. Justice delayed isn’t justice denied. Many thanks to my lawyer, Olumide Babalola LP. Two cases won, a few more to go. To those dodging court papers, please stand still so you can be served.”
Adunni also appeared to address another actress, accusing her of spreading falsehoods and harboring envy.
“And to you, my fellow actress who told a false story to Cutie Jules, don’t worry — very soon the world will know the kind of snake you are. Envy and bitterness live and breathe within you. You are deadly! You must have forgotten what you showed me in my room? Anyways, thank you to the Nigerian court of law,”she added.
