Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has won a ₦20 million judgment in her defamation lawsuit against an online news platform that falsely linked her romantically to Senator Dino Melaye.
The court ruling, delivered nearly two years after the defamatory publication, brings closure to a controversy that began when the outlet listed Adunni among six Nigerian celebrities allegedly involved with the former lawmaker.
The actress, who consistently maintained her innocence, sued the media company for ₦100 million, accusing it of invasion of privacy and defamation of character.
Celebrating her legal victory on Instagram on Tuesday evening, Adunni hailed the Nigerian judiciary for upholding truth and justice. “Won my case — Adunni Ade vs. Polace Media Limited (www.naijanews.com
). A false story was published about me, but truth stood tall,” she wrote. “This judgment reaffirms that privacy matters — and so does integrity. Justice delayed isn’t justice denied.”
She also teased that she has other pending cases in court, hinting that more legal actions could follow. “Two cases won, a few more to go. You who are running up and down avoiding court papers, please stand still so you can be served,” she added.
When asked about the compensation awarded, the actress confirmed that the judge granted ₦20 million in damages. “Judge granted ₦20 million in damages, but blogger don japa. Na to garnish account remain,” she replied under a fan’s comment.
Adunni Ade’s victory has sparked discussions across social media, with fans praising her for standing up against false reporting and defending her reputation.
