Lizzy Anjorin Threatens Iyabo Ojo, Bloggers With N50m Lawsuits

Nollywood actress and businesswoman Chief Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal has threatened legal action against more than 100 bloggers, YouTubers, and social media personalities, including fellow actress Iyabo Ojo and her daughter, Priscilla, over alleged defamation, libel, and cyberbullying.

In cease-and-desist notices dated October 3, 2026, Anjorin, through her lawyers, demanded the removal of disputed online publications, public retractions and apologies, and written undertakings from the recipients not to repeat the alleged conduct. The notices warned that failure to comply within seven days could trigger legal proceedings, including claims for N50 million in damages against each affected individual.

Besides Iyabo Ojo and Priscilla, the recipients named in the notices include online platforms and personalities such as Gistlover, Amebohotgist, PauseandponderTV, Alujo TV, Alaroye TV, Tosin Silverdam Media Blog, TVCNewsNg, Miss Debby TV, and Germany Boss Lady TV. Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and Izzy Ogbeide are also listed, along with several other online commentators and media platforms.

The notices were issued by Anjorin's legal representatives, O.A.U. Enahoro, Bayo Akinlade, and A.U.E. Ogboi. They accuse the recipients of publishing allegedly defamatory material about the actress, her businesses, and her family.

According to the lawyers, the disputed content was circulated to attract public attention and generate revenue at the expense of their client's reputation, exposing her to ridicule and threatening her commercial interests. They further allege that some recipients used live broadcasts and other online platforms to spread false claims and make criminal allegations against Anjorin without supporting police reports or court judgments. In the lawyers' view, such publications could erode public confidence in the actress and her business ventures.

The recipients were directed to delete the disputed posts, videos, live broadcasts, clips, and reposts from their platforms within seven days of receiving the notices. They were also asked to issue public retractions and apologies with prominence comparable to that of the content complained of, and to provide written assurances that they would not repeat the conduct.

Beyond the N50 million damages claim per person, Anjorin's legal team said it would seek perpetual injunctions restraining further publication of the disputed material, as well as recovery of litigation costs. The notices also indicated that the actress could petition relevant security agencies to investigate the alleged conduct and consider possible criminal investigation and prosecution.

Delivery was carried out through several channels. According to the documents, notices were sent to some recipients through their social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, as well as by email and registered delivery methods. That mix reflects the practical difficulty of serving notices on people whose primary presence is online and who may not publish a physical address.

It is important to note what the notices are and are not. A cease-and-desist letter is a pre-action demand, not a court order or a finding of wrongdoing. Defamation claims typically require the claimant to prove that a statement was false, that it was published to others, and that it damaged her reputation, while defendants can raise defences such as truth or fair comment. Nothing in the available report suggests any court has yet ruled on the claims, and the report does not include responses from the named recipients, so their positions remain unknown.

The scale of the exercise is unusual. Sending notices to more than 100 people at once, with a uniform damages figure attached, signals an attempt to deter a broad category of online commentary rather than a single publication. Whether it prompts widespread takedowns, negotiated apologies, or a wave of court filings will determine how the matter develops.

The dispute also touches a broader tension in Nigerian entertainment, where gossip blogs and video channels shape public narratives around celebrities, and public figures increasingly turn to lawyers to push back. The question of where legitimate commentary ends and actionable defamation begins is likely to feature heavily if cases reach court.

For now, the matter sits at the notice stage. The next developments to watch are whether the recipients comply, respond publicly, or challenge the claims, and whether Anjorin's lawyers follow through by filing suits once the seven-day window expires.