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Femi Falana Takes Meta to Court Over Fake Health Advertisement
Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has taken legal action against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged violation of his privacy. He is demanding $5 million in damages.
Falana claims that Meta wrongfully used his name, image, and voice in an advertisement promoting a health product. The ad falsely portrayed him as someone suffering from prostatitis, a condition he insists he has never had.
According to him, this unauthorized use of his identity breaches his fundamental right to privacy as outlined in Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and specific sections of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
He also accused Meta of spreading misleading information through a Facebook page called “AfriCare Health Centre.” The post allegedly stated that he had struggled with prostatitis for over 16 years, experiencing symptoms like pain, fatigue, and urinary issues.
Falana made it clear that he has never had any dealings with the platform or the pages involved regarding his health. He described the video as false, misleading, and damaging to his reputation.
As a result, he is asking the court to declare that Meta’s actions violated his privacy rights. He is also seeking an order for the immediate removal of the video, along with $5 million in damages for the distress and reputational harm he suffered.
He argued that Meta’s failure to verify the claims before allowing them to circulate had subjected him to public ridicule and emotional distress.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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